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Ivynian SE, Ferguson C, Newton PJ, DiGiacomo M. The role of illness perceptions in delayed care-seeking in heart failure: A mixed-methods study. Int J Nurs Stud 2024; 150:104644. [PMID: 38016267 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Unclear illness perceptions are common in heart failure. The self-regulation model of illness behaviour highlights factors that may impact how people with chronic illness choose to cope with or manage their condition and has been used to study pre-hospital delay for stroke and acute myocardial infarction. The principles of self-regulation can be applied in heart failure to help illuminate the link between unclear illness perceptions and sub-optimal symptom self-management. OBJECTIVE Informed by the self-regulation model of illness behaviour, this study examines the role of illness perceptions in coping responses that lead to delayed care-seeking for heart failure symptoms. DESIGN Mixed-methods phenomenological study. SETTING(S) Quaternary referral hospital - centre of excellence for cardiovascular care and heart transplantation. PARTICIPANTS Seventy-two symptomatic patients with heart failure participated in a survey assessing illness perceptions. A subset of fifteen individuals was invited to participate in semi-structured interviews. METHODS Illness perceptions were assessed using the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted to elicit previous care-seeking experiences and decision-making that led to a passive, or active coping response to worsening symptoms. Descriptive statistics were used to report questionnaire findings, and open-ended responses were grouped into descriptive categories. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was undertaken on interview transcripts. RESULTS Participants perceived little personal control over their condition and mostly attributed heart failure to lifestyle factors such as diet and lack of activity. Cognitive dissonance between perceived self-identity and heart failure-identity led to a highly emotional response which drove coping towards avoidance strategies and denial. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates the use of the principles of self-regulation in heart failure and offers a framework to understand how patient representations and emotional responses can inform behaviour in illness. Findings highlight the value of empowering patients to take control of their health and the need to help align values (e.g. independence) with behaviours (e.g. actively addressing problems) to facilitate optimal symptom self-management.
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- Serra E Ivynian
- Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation (IMPACCT), Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, University of Wollongong and Centre for Chronic & Complex Care, Blacktown Hospital, Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Australia
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- Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation (IMPACCT), Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
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Ferguson L, Anderson ME, Satchi K, Capron AM, Kaplan CD, Redfield P, Gruskin S. The ubiquity of 'self-care' in health: Why specificity matters. Glob Public Health 2024; 19:2296970. [PMID: 38214311 DOI: 10.1080/17441692.2023.2296970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Despite increased interest in self-care for health, little consensus exists around its definition and scope. The World Health Organization has published several definitions of self-care, including in a 2019 Global Guideline rooted in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), later expanded to encompass health more generally. To establish a robust understanding of self-care, this exploratory study inventorises, consolidates, presents and analyses definitions of self-care beyond the SRHR field. A pragmatic review identified definitions and conceptualisations of self-care from peer-reviewed and grey literature published between 2009 and 2021. The search identified 91 definitions of self-care from 116 relevant publications. Data extraction informed analysis to identify recurring themes and approaches, revealing three key areas of variation: self-care being: (1) defined directly or descriptively; (2) situated within individual, interpersonal or structural contexts; (3) defined broadly or topic-specifically. A multilevel conceptualisation can guide a more broadly applicable understanding of self-care: first, as an aspect of healthcare; second, as a concept operating at individual, interpersonal and institutional levels; third, as a concept that impacts specific health fields and contexts differently. A comprehensive but adaptable framework works in service of improving health and wellbeing for all, acknowledging the linkages between self-care and health-related human rights.
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- Laura Ferguson
- Institute on Inequalities in Global Health, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Institute on Inequalities in Global Health, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Gould School of Law, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Anthropology, Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Institute on Inequalities in Global Health, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Abri D, Boll T. Use of Assistive Technologies and Alternative Means by Older People: The "Actional Model of Older People´s Coping with Health-Related Declines". Integr Psychol Behav Sci 2023; 57:960-1001. [PMID: 36163456 DOI: 10.1007/s12124-022-09729-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This paper presents the "Actional Model of Older people´s Coping with Health-Related Declines" to explain the use of a broad range of action alternatives of older persons for dealing with current or anticipated diseases, functional declines, activity limitations and participation restrictions. The general background is the action-theoretical model of intentional self-regulation of human development (e.g., Brandtstädter, 2006; Rothermund & Brandtstädter, 2019). Yet, our model provides an increased specification of major model components toward the situation of older people coping with current or anticipated health-related declines. The model development follows an adapted theory construction methodology (TCM) by Borsboom et al. (Perspectives on Psychological Science, 16(4), 756-766, 2021) and adapted principles for constructing practically useful theories by Berkman & Wilson (Perspectives on Psychological Science, 16(4), 864-874, 2021). Regarding content, we further draw on models of the use of assistive technologies (ATs) and medical services, qualitative studies on reasons for using ATs, and quantitative studies on health-related goals. The resulting model includes these components: (1) Discrepancies between perceived or anticipated and desired health-related development, (2) health-related discrepancy reduction and prevention goals, (3) action possibilities for reducing or preventing health-related discrepancies, (4) further motivating and demotivating goals, (5) beliefs about effective means for reaching the goals (2) and (4), (6) generation of the particular coping actions by goals (2) and (4) in combination with beliefs about effective means, (7) external context factors, and (8) modes of joint decision-making and decision-making on behalf of older people. The explanatory and practical value of the model are discussed as well as its implications for future research and geropsychology teaching.
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- Diana Abri
- Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, Institute for Lifespan Development, Family, and Culture, University of Luxembourg, 11, Porte des Sciences, L-4366, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
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- Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, Institute for Lifespan Development, Family, and Culture, University of Luxembourg, 11, Porte des Sciences, L-4366, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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Abri D, Boll T. Expert's View on Central Components of the Actional Model of Older People's Coping with Health-Related Declines: A Pilot Study with Professional Caregivers. Integr Psychol Behav Sci 2023:10.1007/s12124-023-09761-4. [PMID: 37058218 DOI: 10.1007/s12124-023-09761-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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Abri & Boll (2022) proposed the "Actional Model of Older People´s Coping with Health-Related Declines" to explain the use of various action alternatives of older persons for dealing with diseases, functional declines, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. It draws on a broad knowledge base: an action-theoretical model of intentional self-development, models of the use of assistive technologies (ATs) and medical services, qualitative studies on reasons for using or not-using ATs, and quantitative studies on older people's health-related goals. The present study aims to gather evidence to further refine this model by additionally relying on expert knowledge from professional caregivers serving older people. Six experienced geriatric nurses working in mobile care services or residential care facilities were interviewed about key components of the above model in relation to 17 older people aged 70 to 95 with stroke, arthrosis, or mild dementia. The results revealed additional goals of reducing or preventing health-related discrepancies beyond those already included in the model (e.g., moving without pain, doing things alone, driving a car again, social return). Moreover, new motivating or demotivating goals for using certain action possibilities were found (e.g., to be at home, to be alone, to rest, to motivate other older people). Finally, some new factors were identified from the biological-functional (e.g., illness, fatigue), technological (e.g., pain inducing ATs, maladaptive devices), and social contexts (e.g., lack of staff time) that are likely to promote or hinder the use of certain action possibilities. Implications for refining the model and future research are discussed.
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- Diana Abri
- Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, Institute for Lifespan Development, Family, and Culture, University of Luxembourg, 11, Porte des Sciences, Esch-sur-Alzette, L-4366, Luxembourg.
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- Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, Institute for Lifespan Development, Family, and Culture, University of Luxembourg, 11, Porte des Sciences, Esch-sur-Alzette, L-4366, Luxembourg
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Ricke E, Dijkstra A, Bakker EW. Prognostic factors of adherence to home-based exercise therapy in patients with chronic diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Sports Act Living 2023; 5:1035023. [PMID: 37033885 PMCID: PMC10080001 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1035023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Background Patients with a chronic disease may have an increased risk of non-adherence to prescribed home-based exercise therapy. We performed a systematic review with the aim to identify variables associated with adherence to home-based exercise therapy in patients with chronic diseases and to grade the quality of evidence for the association between these prognostic factors and adherence. Methods Cohort studies, cross-sectional studies and the experimental arm of randomized trials were identified using a search strategy applied to PubMed, Embase, PsychINFO and CINAHL from inception until August 1, 2022. We included studies with participants ≥18 years with a chronic disease as an indication for home-based exercise therapy and providing data on prognostic factors of adherence to home-based exercise. To structure the data, we categorized the identified prognostic factors into the five WHO-domains; (1) Patient-related, (2) Social/economic, (3) Therapy-related, (4) Condition-related, and (5) Health system factors. Risk of bias was assessed using the Quality in Prognostic Studies (QUIPS) tool. Prognostic factors of adherence were identified and the quality of the evidence between the prognostic factors and adherence were graded using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) framework for predictor studies. We performed a meta-analysis of the obtained information. Results A total of 57 studies were included. Within patient-related factors moderate- and high-quality evidence suggested that more self-efficacy, exercise history, motivation and perceived behavioral control predicted higher adherence. Within social-economic factors moderate-quality evidence suggested more education and physical health to be predictive of higher adherence and within condition-related factors moderate- and low-quality evidence suggested that less comorbidities, depression and fatigue predicted higher adherence. For the domains therapy-related and health-system factors there was not enough information to determine the quality evidence of the prognostic factors. Conclusion These findings might aid the development of future home-based exercise programs as well as the identification of individuals who may require extra support to benefit from prescribed home-based exercise therapy. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=277003, identifier PROSPERO CRD42021277003.
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- Ellen Ricke
- Department of Social Psychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
- Correspondence: Ellen Ricke
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- Department of Social Psychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science | Division EBM, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Polenick CA, Lei L, Zhou AN, Birditt KS, Maust DT. Caregiver status and illness self-efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic among older adults with chronic conditions. Aging Ment Health 2022; 26:563-569. [PMID: 33749447 PMCID: PMC8455715 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2021.1901260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Older adults providing unpaid care to a relative or friend during the COVID-19 pandemic may have diminished self-efficacy in managing their own chronic illness, especially in the context of more complex self-management. We evaluated whether adults aged 50 and older with caregiving roles are more likely to report reduced illness self-efficacy since the pandemic, and whether this link is exacerbated by a higher number of conditions. METHODS Participants (105 caregivers and 590 noncaregivers) residing in Michigan (82.6%) and 33 other U.S. states completed one online survey between May 14 and July 9, 2020. RESULTS Controlling for sociodemographic and health characteristics, stressors related to COVID-19, and behavioral and psychosocial changes since the pandemic, caregivers were more likely than noncaregivers to report reduced illness self-efficacy when they had a higher number of chronic conditions. CONCLUSION These findings highlight the importance of maintaining caregivers' self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic and in future public health crises.
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- Courtney A. Polenick
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109,Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48104,Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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- Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109,Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109,Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Bente BE, Wentzel J, Groeneveld RG, IJzerman RV, de Buisonjé DR, Breeman LD, Janssen VR, Kraaijenhagen R, Pieterse ME, Evers AW, van Gemert-Pijnen JE. Values of Importance to Patients With Cardiovascular Disease as a Foundation for eHealth Design and Evaluation: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Cardio 2021; 5:e33252. [PMID: 34677130 PMCID: PMC8571692 DOI: 10.2196/33252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND eHealth interventions are developed to support and facilitate patients with lifestyle changes and self-care tasks after being diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease (CVD). Creating long-lasting effects on lifestyle change and health outcomes with eHealth interventions is challenging and requires good understanding of patient values. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to identify values of importance to patients with CVD to aid in designing a technological lifestyle platform. METHODS A mixed method design was applied, combining data from usability testing with an additional online survey study, to validate the outcomes of the usability tests. RESULTS A total of 11 relevant patient values were identified, including the need for security, support, not wanting to feel anxious, tailoring of treatment, and personalized, accessible care. The validation survey shows that all values but one (value 9: To have extrinsic motivation to accomplish goals or activities [related to health/lifestyle]) were regarded as important/very important. A rating of very unimportant or unimportant was given by less than 2% of the respondents (value 1: 4/641, 0.6%; value 2: 10/641, 1.6%; value 3: 9/641, 1.4%; value 4: 5/641, 0.8%; value 5: 10/641, 1.6%; value 6: 4/641, 0.6%; value 7: 10/639, 1.6%; value 8: 4/639, 0.6%; value 10: 3/636, 0.5%; value 11: 4/636, 0.6%) to all values except but one (value 9: 56/636, 8.8%). CONCLUSIONS There is a high consensus among patients regarding the identified values reflecting goals and themes central to their lives, while living with or managing their CVD. The identified values can serve as a foundation for future research to translate and integrate these values into the design of the eHealth technology. This may call for prioritization of values, as not all values can be met equally.
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- Britt E Bente
- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, Centre for eHealth and Wellbeing Research, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, Centre for eHealth and Wellbeing Research, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
- Research Group IT Innovations in Health Care, Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, Zwolle, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, Centre for eHealth and Wellbeing Research, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Unit of Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Unit of Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Unit of Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Unit of Health, Medical, and Neuropsychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Vital10, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- NDDO Institute for Prevention and Early Diagnostics (NIPED), Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, Centre for eHealth and Wellbeing Research, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- NDDO Institute for Prevention and Early Diagnostics (NIPED), Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Psychiatry, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, Centre for eHealth and Wellbeing Research, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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Alonso WW, Kupzyk K, Norman J, Bills SE, Bosak K, Dunn SL, Deka P, Pozehl B. Negative Attitudes, Self-efficacy, and Relapse Management Mediate Long-Term Adherence to Exercise in Patients With Heart Failure. Ann Behav Med 2021; 55:1031-1041. [PMID: 33580663 DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaab002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Exercise is safe and provides considerable benefits for patients with heart failure (HF) including improved function, quality of life, and symptoms. However, patients with HF have difficulty initiating and adhering to an exercise regimen. To improve adherence, our team developed Heart Failure Exercise and Resistance Training (HEART) Camp, a multicomponent, theory-driven intervention that was efficacious in a randomized controlled trial of long-term adherence to exercise in patients with HF. Identifying active components of efficacious interventions is a priority. PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to use mediation analysis to determine which interventional components accounted for long-term adherence to exercise in patients with HF. METHODS This study included 204 patients with HF enrolled in a randomized controlled trial. Instruments measuring interventional components were completed at baseline, 6, 12, and 18 months. Hierarchical linear models generated slope estimates to be used as predictors in logistic regression models. Significant variables were tested for indirect effects using path analyses with 1,000 bootstrapped estimates. RESULTS Significant mediation effects were observed for the interventional components of negative attitudes (β NA = 0.368, s.e. = 0.062, p < .001), self-efficacy (β SE = 0.190, s.e. = 0.047, p < .001), and relapse management (β RM = 0.243, s.e. = 0.076, p = .001). CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight improving attitudes, self-efficacy, and managing relapse as key interventional components to improve long-term adherence to exercise in patients with HF. Future interventions targeting adherence to exercise in patients with HF and other chronic illnesses should consider the incorporation of these active components.
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- Windy W Alonso
- University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing, Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing, Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Allied Health, Omaha, NE
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Allied Health, Omaha, NE
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing, Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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Bezerra Giordan L, Ronto R, Chau J, Chow C, Laranjo L. Use of mobile applications in heart failure self-management: a qualitative study exploring the patient and primary care clinician perspective (Preprint). JMIR Cardio 2021; 6:e33992. [PMID: 35442205 PMCID: PMC9069281 DOI: 10.2196/33992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Mobile apps have the potential to support patients with heart failure and facilitate disease self-management, but this area of research is recent and rapidly evolving, with inconsistent results for efficacy. So far, most of the published studies evaluated the feasibility of a specific app or assessed the quality of apps available in app stores. Research is needed to explore patients’ and clinicians’ perspectives to guide app development, evaluation, and implementation into models of care. Objective This study aims to explore the patient and primary care clinician perspective on the facilitators and barriers to using mobile apps, as well as desired features, to support heart failure self-management. Methods This is a qualitative phenomenological study involving face-to-face semistructured interviews. Interviews were conducted in a general practice clinic in Sydney, Australia. Eligible participants were adult patients with heart failure and health care professionals who provided care to these patients at the clinic. Patients did not need to have previous experience using heart failure mobile apps to be eligible for this study. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using inductive thematic data analysis in NVivo 12. Results A total of 12 participants were interviewed: 6 patients (mean age 69 [SD 7.9] years) and 6 clinicians. The interviews lasted from 25 to 45 minutes. The main facilitators to the use of apps to support heart failure self-management were communication ability, personalized feedback and education, and automated self-monitoring. Patients mentioned that chat-like features and ability to share audio-visual information can be helpful for getting support outside of clinical appointments. Clinicians considered helpful to send motivational messages to patients and ask them about signs and symptoms of heart failure decompensation. Overall, participants highlighted the importance of personalization, particularly in terms of feedback and educational content. Automated self-monitoring with wireless devices was seen to alleviate the burden of tracking measures such as weight and blood pressure. Other desired features included tools to monitor patient-reported outcomes and support patients’ mental health and well-being. The main barriers identified were the patients’ unwillingness to engage in a new strategy to manage their condition using an app, particularly in the case of low digital literacy. However, clinicians mentioned this barrier could potentially be overcome by introducing the app soon after an exacerbation, when patients might be more willing to improve their self-management and avoid rehospitalization. Conclusions The use of mobile apps to support heart failure self-management may be facilitated by features that increase the usefulness and utility of the app, such as communication ability in-between consultations and personalized feedback. Also important is facilitating ease of use by supporting automated self-monitoring through integration with wireless devices. Future research should consider these features in the co-design and testing of heart failure mobile apps with patients and clinicians.
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- Leticia Bezerra Giordan
- Westmead Applied Research Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Department of Health Systems and Populations, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Health Systems and Populations, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Health Systems and Populations, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Westmead Applied Research Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Westmead Applied Research Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Dorich JM, Cornwall R. A psychometric comparison of patient-reported outcome measures used in pediatric hand therapy. J Hand Ther 2021; 33:477-483. [PMID: 31477330 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2019.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. INTRODUCTION Patient-reported outcome measures are important for research and also for informing clinical practice. The Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument (PODCI) and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) are commonly used in pediatric hand therapy. Both are validated in research, but no data exist regarding their relative merits for clinical practice. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY This study compares the psychometric properties of the PODCI and COPM in children receiving hand therapy to examine their relative utility in clinical practice. METHODS We assessed the psychometric properties of the PODCI and COPM in 75 children receiving hand therapy. Treatment outcomes were assessed simultaneously with the PODCI (Upper Extremity Function and Pain and Comfort scales), COPM (Performance and Satisfaction scales) at baseline and posttreatment time points. Interim scores were included for a subset of patients. Each scale was assessed for responsiveness, ceiling effect, and concurrent and discriminate validity. RESULTS All scales, except PODCI/Pain from interim to completion, were able to detect changes over the course of therapy. However, both COPM scales demonstrated greater responsiveness and less severe ceiling effects than both PODCI scales at all time points. All scales had weak concurrent validity and limited discriminate validity. CONCLUSIONS The COPM is more responsive to changes during treatment and less hindered by a ceiling effect than the PODCI. Weak concurrent validity between the PODCI and COPM suggests that they measure different things in this population.
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- Jenny M Dorich
- Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, College of Health Sciences, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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BACKGROUND Every day, older adults living with heart failure make decisions regarding their health that may ultimately affect their disease trajectory. Experts describe these decisions as instances of naturalistic decision making influenced by the surrounding social and physical environment and involving shifting goals, high stakes, and the involvement of others. OBJECTIVE This study applied a naturalistic decision-making approach to better understand everyday decision making by older adults with heart failure. METHODS We present a cross-sectional qualitative field research study using a naturalistic decision-making conceptual model and critical incident technique to study health-related decision making. The study recruited 24 older adults with heart failure and 14 of their accompanying support persons from an ambulatory cardiology center. Critical incident interviews were performed and qualitatively analyzed to understand in depth how individuals made everyday health-related decisions. RESULTS White, male (66.7%), older adults' decision making accorded with a preliminary conceptual model of naturalistic decision making occurring in phases of monitoring, interpreting, and acting, both independently and in sequence, for various decisions. Analyses also uncovered that there are barriers and strategies affecting the performance of these phases, other actors can play important roles, and health decisions are made in the context of personal priorities, values, and emotions. CONCLUSIONS Study findings lead to an expanded conceptual model of naturalistic decision making by older adults with heart failure. In turn, the model bears implications for future research and the design of interventions grounded in the realities of everyday decision making.
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Rosenberg E, Carver T, Mamishi N, Bartlett G. What Role Can Trained Volunteers Add to Chronic Disease Care of Immigrants? J Immigr Minor Health 2020; 22:1281-1286. [PMID: 32935254 PMCID: PMC7683475 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-020-01079-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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To help primary care teams improve patient-centered care, we elicited health and life goals of immigrants with a chronic disease. We conducted an exploratory study of the (1) acceptability of home visits by volunteers to collect health information and (2) content of health and life goals within a primary care program for immigrants with chronic disease. Pairs of trained community volunteers visited 23 patients in their homes and asked them to identify three life goals and three health goals. We conducted content analyses of written notes. Health goals were related to disease prevention and symptom control, family well-being, own quality of life, own or family members' work and/or financial situation. Life goals concerned family well-being, their own quality of life, work/financial situation and health. Given the limited time health professionals have with their patients, trained community volunteers could be important members of primary care teams caring for immigrants.
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- Ellen Rosenberg
- Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada. .,, Westmount, Canada.
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- Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Makris E, Hu L, Jones GB, Wright JM. Moving the Dial on Heart Failure Patient Adherence Rates. Patient Prefer Adherence 2020; 14:2407-2418. [PMID: 33324042 PMCID: PMC7733338 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s283277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Heart failure remains a substantive contributor to patient morbidity and mortality rates worldwide and represents a significant burden on the healthcare ecosystem. Faced with persistent physical symptoms and debilitating social consequences, patients follow complex treatment regimens and often have difficulty adhering to them. PURPOSE In this manuscript, we review factors which contribute to low adherence rates and advance potential single- and multi-factor-based interventions. It is hoped that these observations can lead to improvements in managed care of this vulnerable population of patients. METHODS A narrative review of the primary literature was performed on contributing factors with primary focus on the period 2015-2020 using available databases and search engines. Adherence pain points identified were mapped against a series of potential solutions which are presented. RESULTS Enhancement of treatment adherence relies on two approaches viz. single-factor and multi-factor solutions. Single factors identified include electronic reminders, enhanced health education, financial incentives, gamification strategies, community drivers, persona-based modeling, and burden relief of poly pharmacy. Multi-factor solutions combine two or more of the seven approaches offering the potential for flexible interventions tailored to the individual. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Heart failure patients with poor adherence have increased mortality, hospitalization needs, and healthcare costs. This review highlights current single-factor and multi-factor adherence methods. Against a backdrop of diversity of approaches, multi-factor solutions cast the widest net for positively influencing adherent behaviors. A key enabler lies in the development and leveraging of patient personas in the synthesis of successful intervention methods. Deployable solutions can also be envisioned in clinical trials where adherence tracking represents an essential component.
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- Eleanna Makris
- TRD Innovation Group, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, East Hanover, NJ07936, USA
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- TRD Innovation Group, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, East Hanover, NJ07936, USA
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- TRD Innovation Group, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, East Hanover, NJ07936, USA
- Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Tufts University Medical Center, Boston, MA02111, USA
- Correspondence: Graham B Jones Email
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- TRD Innovation Group, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, East Hanover, NJ07936, USA
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Nimmon L, Kimel G, Lingard L, Bates J. Can a complex adaptive systems perspective support the resiliency of the heart failure patient - informal caregiver dyad? Curr Opin Support Palliat Care 2019; 13:9-13. [PMID: 30507631 DOI: 10.1097/spc.0000000000000406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW A holistic palliative approach for heart failure care emphasizes supporting nonprofessional informal caregivers. Informal caregivers play a vital role caring for heart failure patients. However, caregiving negatively affects informal caregivers' well being, and in turn heart failure patients' health outcomes. This opinion article proposes that complex adaptive systems (CAS) theory applied to heart failure models of care can support the resiliency of the heart failure patient - informal caregiver dyad. RECENT FINDINGS Heart failure care is enacted within a complex system composed of patients, their informal caregivers and a variety of health professionals. In a national study, we employed a CAS perspective to explore how all parts of the heart failure team function interdependently in emergent and adaptive ways. Salient in our data were the severe vulnerability of elderly heart failure patients and their long-term partners who suffered from a chronic illness. Novel approaches are needed that can quickly adapt and reorganize care when unpredictable disturbances occur in the couples' functional capacity. SUMMARY The linear protocol-driven care models that shape heart failure guidelines, training and care delivery initiatives do not adequately capture heart failure patients' social environment. CAS is a powerful theoretical tool that can render visible the most vulnerable members of the heart failure team, and incite robust specialized holistic palliative heart failure care models.
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- Laura Nimmon
- Centre for Health Education Scholarship, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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- St. Paul's Hospital, Palliative Care Program, Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine
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- Centre for Education Research and Innovation, Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Health Education Scholarship, Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia
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Jakobsen MD, Obstfelder A, Braaten T, Abelsen B. What makes women with food hypersensitivity do self-management work? BMC Health Serv Res 2019; 19:462. [PMID: 31286940 PMCID: PMC6615186 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4243-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background Managing a chronic condition takes work, and it is considered important that patients carry out this work. However, knowledge is lacking on what elements enhance self-management work. Persons with food hypersensitivity (FH) seem to do self-management work despite the relatively little support they receive. Our aim is to explore what makes women with FH carry out the work of managing their condition. Our research will shed light on the health care needs of women with FH and contribute to the knowledge on self-management among persons with chronic conditions. Methods We used the Self-determination theory and the Conservation of resources theory to analyze 16 qualitative individual interviews with women with FH aged 39–67 years. Results Our participants reported that eating selected foods resulted in uncomfortable symptoms, and their main motivation for carrying out self-management work was the wish to avoid these symptoms and their consequences. Participants’ individual resources were crucial to the management of FH, and those who had a social network that included people with relevant competencies clearly benefited from this. Hindrances to the management of FH included competing priorities and not wanting to break with the social expectation of sharing a meal. Conclusions Women with FH carried out self-management work because they were highly motivated. Important motivators included the uncomfortable symptoms that resulted from consuming some foods, which had negative consequences on their lives or could bring shame. The ability to perform self-management work was dependent on the availability of individual and social resources. Indeed, women with FH who have the individual and social resources necessary to manage their condition may not need health services, whereas those who do not have these resources, or have significant competing priorities, may need assistance from health services. The desire to avoid uncomfortable symptoms can be a motivator for persons with chronic conditions to do self-management work, while a lack of symptoms can reduce motivation. The competing role of basic needs can take two forms: when fulfilled, these needs may contribute to self-management work; however, people may opt out of self-management in order to fulfil basic needs.
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- Center for Care Research, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Gjøvik, Norway.,Department of Health and Care Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Norwegian Centre for Rural Medicine, Department of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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Santesmases-Masana R, González-de Paz L, Hernández-Martínez-Esparza E, Kostov B, Navarro-Rubio MD. Self-Care Practices of Primary Health Care Patients Diagnosed with Chronic Heart Failure: A Cross-Sectional Survey. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16091625. [PMID: 31075932 PMCID: PMC6539518 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16091625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Chronic heart failure patients require self-care behaviors and active monitoring of signs and symptoms to prevent worsening. Most patients with this condition are attended in primary healthcare centers. This study aimed to evaluate the endorsement of and adherence to self-care behaviors in primary health care patients with chronic heart failure. We conducted a multicenter cross-sectional study. We randomly included chronic heart failure patients from 10 primary healthcare centers in the Barcelona metropolitan area (Spain). Patients completed the European Heart Failure Self-Care Behaviour Scale, a health literacy questionnaire. Differences between groups were studied using ANOVA tests. We included 318 patients with a mean age of 77.9 years, mild limitations in functional activity New York Heart Association scale (NYHA) II = 51.25%), and a low health literacy index of 79.6%. The endorsement of self-care behaviors was low in daily weighing (10.66%), contacting clinicians if the body weight increased (22.57%), and doing physical exercise regularly (35.58%). Patients with lower educational levels and a worse health literacy had a lower endorsement. The screening of individual self-care practices in heart failure patients might improve the clinician follow-up. We suggest that primary healthcare clinicians should routinely screen self-care behaviors to identify patients requiring a closer follow-up and to design and adapt rehabilitation programs to improve self-care.
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- Rosalia Santesmases-Masana
- School of Nursing, Hospital Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), 08025, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Les Corts Primary Healthcare Center, Primary Healthcare Transversal Research Group, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), 08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Primary Healthcare Transversal Research Group, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), 08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Patient Experience Department, Hospital Sant Joan de Deu, Esplugues del Llobregat, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Vallés, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain.
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Havas K, Douglas C, Bonner A. Meeting patients where they are: improving outcomes in early chronic kidney disease with tailored self-management support (the CKD-SMS study). BMC Nephrol 2018; 19:279. [PMID: 30342487 PMCID: PMC6195997 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-018-1075-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2017] [Accepted: 10/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To achieve optimal health outcomes, people with chronic kidney disease must make changes in their everyday lives to self-manage their condition. This can be challenging, and there is a need for self-management support interventions which assist people to become successful self-managers. While interventions have been developed, the literature in this area is sparse and limited by lack of both individualisation and sound theoretical basis. The aim of this study was to implement and evaluate the Chronic Kidney Disease-Self-Management Support intervention: a theory-based, person-centred self-management intervention for people with chronic kidney disease stages 1-4. METHODS A single-sample, pre-post study of an individualised, 12-week intervention based upon principles of social-cognitive theory and person-centred care was conducted with patients attending outpatient renal clinics in Queensland, Australia (N = 66). Data were collected at T0 (pre-intervention) and T1 (post-intervention). Primary outcomes were self-efficacy and self-management behaviour. RESULTS There were significant, small-to-medium improvements in primary outcomes (self-efficacy: mean difference + 0.8, 95% CI 0.3-1.2, d = 0.4; self-management behaviour: mean difference + 6.2, 95% CI 4.5-7.9, d = 0.8). There were further significant improvements in secondary outcomes (blood pressure, disease-specific knowledge, physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, alcohol consumption, health-related quality of life, psychological distress, and communication with healthcare providers), with effect sizes ranging from negligible to large (all ps < .05). CONCLUSIONS Social-cognitive theory shows promise as a framework for providing effective person-centred self-management support to patients within this population, and longer-term evaluation is needed. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12618000066280 . Retrospectively registered 17/01/2018.
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- Kathryn Havas
- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, QLD 4059 Australia
- NHMRC Chronic Kidney Disease Centre for Research Excellence, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, QLD 4059 Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, QLD 4059 Australia
- NHMRC Chronic Kidney Disease Centre for Research Excellence, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Australia
- Visiting Research Fellow, Kidney Health Service, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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Schumacher C, Hussey L, Hall V. Heart failure self-management and normalizing symptoms: an exploration of decision making in the community. Heart Lung 2018; 47:297-303. [PMID: 29699706 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2018.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the decision making processes undertaken by community-dwelling individuals with heart failure as they experience symptom changes. BACKGROUND Heart failure patients are responsible for daily self-management that includes responding to symptom fluctuations between exacerbations. Despite education, some patients fail to seek timely medical intervention when symptoms change. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with homecare patients after receiving self-management education. Grounded theory methods and qualitative software were used to collect and analyze the data. RESULTS Five themes were identified: perceiving symptoms, alleviating actions and control, normalizing symptoms, absence of help seeking behaviors, and decreased functional capacity. Normalizing symptoms included actions taken by participants to mitigate symptom fluctuations. Daily fluctuations were assimilated into normal life resulting in desensitization of symptom recognition and decreased functional capacity. CONCLUSIONS Findings support the need to educate on early symptom recognition, the benefits of safe physical activity, and building a system to support self-management patient-physician collaboration.
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- Connie Schumacher
- Walden University, 100 S Washington Ave #900, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA.
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- Walden University, 100 S Washington Ave #900, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
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- Walden University, 100 S Washington Ave #900, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
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Nimmon L, Bates J, Kimel G, Lingard L. Patients with heart failure and their partners with chronic illness: interdependence in multiple dimensions of time. J Multidiscip Healthc 2018; 11:175-186. [PMID: 29588596 PMCID: PMC5858542 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s146938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background Informal caregivers play a vital role in supporting patients with heart failure (HF). However, when both the HF patient and their long-term partner suffer from chronic illness, they may equally suffer from diminished quality of life and poor health outcomes. With the focus on this specific couple group as a dimension of the HF health care team, we explored this neglected component of supportive care. Materials and methods From a large-scale Canadian multisite study, we analyzed the interview data of 13 HF patient-partner couples (26 participants). The sample consisted of patients with advanced HF and their long-term, live-in partners who also suffer from chronic illness. Results The analysis highlighted the profound enmeshment of the couples. The couples' interdependence was exemplified in the ways they synchronized their experience in shared dimensions of time and adapted their day-to-day routines to accommodate each other's changing health status. Particularly significant was when both individuals were too ill to perform caregiving tasks, which resulted in the couples being in a highly fragile state. Conclusion We conclude that the salience of this couple group's oscillating health needs and their severe vulnerabilities need to be appreciated when designing and delivering HF team-based care.
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- Laura Nimmon
- Centre for Health Education Scholarship.,Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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- Centre for Health Education Scholarship.,Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia
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- Palliative Care Program, St Paul's Hospital.,Department of Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Centre for Education Research and Innovation, Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Livitckaia K, Koutkias V, Maglaveras N, Kouidi E, van Gils M, Chouvarda I. Adherence to Physical Activity in Patients with Heart Disease: Types, Settings and Evaluation Instruments. PRECISION MEDICINE POWERED BY PHEALTH AND CONNECTED HEALTH 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-7419-6_42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Factors Related to Self-Care in Heart Failure Patients According to the Middle-Range Theory of Self-Care of Chronic Illness: a Literature Update. Curr Heart Fail Rep 2017; 14:71-77. [PMID: 28213768 PMCID: PMC5357484 DOI: 10.1007/s11897-017-0324-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Purpose of the Review As described in the theory of self-care in chronic illness, there is a wide range of factors that can influence self-care behavior. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the recent heart failure literature on these related factors in order to provide an overview on which factors might be suitable to be considered to make self-care interventions more successful. Recent Findings Recent studies in heart failure patients confirm that factors described in the theory of self-care of chronic illness are relevant for heart failure patients. Summary Experiences and skills, motivation, habits, cultural beliefs and values, functional and cognitive abilities, confidence, and support and access to care are all important to consider when developing or improving interventions for patients with heart failure and their families. Additional personal and contextual factors that might influence self-care need to be explored and included in future studies and theory development efforts.
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Chew HSJ, Lopez V. Empowered to Self-Care: A Photovoice Study in Patients With Heart Failure. J Transcult Nurs 2017; 29:410-419. [DOI: 10.1177/1043659617745138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Introduction: Heart failure–related hospitalization is preventable through self-care but remains a common cardiovascular reason for rehospitalization. The purpose of this study was to explore the promotion of self-care in Singaporean patients with heart failure. Method: A descriptive qualitative design was adopted using Photovoice. Sixteen participants with heart failure were recruited from an outpatient cardiology clinic in Singapore. The participants were asked to take photographs that represented their promotion of self-care and used them in the subsequent interviews. Data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Four themes emerged: (1) accepting life; (2) appreciating life; (3) maintaining meaning in life; and (4) establishing a new normal life. The four themes provided insights into how they empowered themselves to self-care. Discussion: Participants were empowered to self-care through active and passive processes. Self-reflection served as an active process internally. Support from health care providers served as a passive process externally.
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Lenzen SA, Daniëls R, van Bokhoven MA, van der Weijden T, Beurskens A. Disentangling self-management goal setting and action planning: A scoping review. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0188822. [PMID: 29176800 PMCID: PMC5703565 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0188822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The ongoing rise in the numbers of chronically ill people necessitates efforts for effective self-management. Goal setting and action planning are frequently used, as they are thought to support patients in changing their behavior. However, it remains unclear how goal setting and action planning in the context of self-management are defined in the scientific literature. This study aimed to achieve a better understanding of the various definitions used. METHODS A scoping review was conducted, searching PubMed, Cinahl, PsychINFO and Cochrane. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were formulated to ensure the focus on goal setting/action planning and self-management. The literature was updated to December 2015; data selection and charting was done by two reviewers. A qualitative content analysis approach was used. RESULTS Out of 9115 retrieved articles, 58 met the inclusion criteria. We created an overview of goal setting phases that were applied (preparation, formulation of goals, formulation of action plan, coping planning and follow-up). Although the phases we found are in accordance with commonly known frameworks for goal setting, it was striking that the majority of studies (n = 39, 67%) did not include all phases. We also prepared an overview of components and strategies for each goal setting phase. Interestingly, few strategies were found for the communication between patients and professionals about goals/action plans. Most studies (n = 35, 60%) focused goal setting on one single disease and on a predefined lifestyle behavior; nearly half of the articles (n = 27, 47%) reported a theoretical framework. DISCUSSION The results might provide practical support for developers of interventions. Moreover, our results might encourage professionals to become more aware of the phases of the goal setting process and of strategies emphasizing on patient reflection. However, more research might be useful to examine strategies to facilitate communication about goals/action plans. It might also be worthwhile to develop and evaluate goal setting/action planning strategies for people with different and multiple chronic conditions.
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- Stephanie Anna Lenzen
- Research Centre for Autonomy and Participation for People with a Chronic Illness, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Heerlen, the Netherlands
- Department of Family Medicine, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Research Centre for Autonomy and Participation for People with a Chronic Illness, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Heerlen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Family Medicine, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Family Medicine, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Research Centre for Autonomy and Participation for People with a Chronic Illness, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Heerlen, the Netherlands
- Department of Family Medicine, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Hooker SA, Schmiege SJ, Trivedi RB, Amoyal NR, Bekelman DB. Mutuality and heart failure self-care in patients and their informal caregivers. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2017; 17:102-113. [PMID: 28868917 DOI: 10.1177/1474515117730184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Heart failure is a progressive condition characterized by frequent hospitalizations for exacerbated symptoms. Informal family caregivers may help patients improve self-care, which may in turn reduce hospitalizations. However, little is known about how mutuality, defined as the quality of the patient-caregiver relationship, and caregiver burden affect self-care. OBJECTIVE This study examines the associations among mutuality, patient self-care confidence (beliefs in abilities to engage in self-care behaviors) and maintenance (behaviors such as medication adherence, activity, and low salt intake), caregiver confidence in and maintenance of patient care, and caregiver perceived burden. METHODS This study used cross-sectional baseline data from a multi-site randomized clinical trial of a symptom and psychosocial care intervention. Patient-caregiver dyads ( N=99) completed self-report surveys of mutuality and self-care confidence and maintenance, and caregivers completed a measure of caregiver burden. Path analysis, with actor (effects within a person) partner (effects across the dyad) interdependence model paths and regression models were used to examine the associations among mutuality, caregiver burden, and self-care. RESULTS The majority of patients ( M age=66, 21% female) and caregivers ( M age=57, 81% female) were spouses (60%). The path model demonstrated significant actor effects; patients and caregivers with better mutuality were more confident in patient self-care ( p<.05). Partner effects were not significant. Regression models indicated that caregivers with greater mutuality reported less perceived burden ( p<.01). CONCLUSIONS Mutuality in patient-caregiver dyads is associated with patient self-care and caregiver burden and may be an important intervention target to improve self-care and reduce hospitalizations.
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- Stephanie A Hooker
- 1 Department of Psychology, University of Colorado Denver, USA.,2 Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota, USA
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- 3 Department of Biostatistics and Informatics, Colorado School of Public Health at the Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado Denver, USA
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- 4 Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, USA
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- 5 Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, USA
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- 5 Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, USA.,6 Department of Veterans Affairs, Eastern Colorado Health Care System, USA
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Daniali SS, Darani FM, Eslami AA, Mazaheri M. Relationship between Self-efficacy and Physical Activity, Medication Adherence in Chronic Disease Patients. Adv Biomed Res 2017; 6:63. [PMID: 28603704 PMCID: PMC5458405 DOI: 10.4103/2277-9175.190997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The global epidemic of unhealthy lifestyle causes to increase chronic disease. It has been proven that psychological factors such as self-efficacy are responsible to success in the process of lifestyle change. Low self-efficacy is usually related to low level of physical activity and medication adherence. Objective of the study was to investigate the effects of self-efficacy, other physical symptoms on physical activity and medication adherence in patients with chronic illness in public health centers. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on 483 patients with chronic diseases attended to governmental health care centers in Isfahan. Participants were chosen by systematic random sampling. Inclusion criteria were having a chronic illness at least 6-month ago while prescription of medication and willing to take part in the survey. The parts of Stanford Self-management Questionnaire were used. Data were analyzed by SPSS 18 software using the descriptive and analytic statistics. P < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS Mean age of participants was 54.8 (7.22) years. The half of participants had low self-efficacy and 87.2% had low physical activity. Nearly 80% of patients had a good medication adherence. There was a significant relationship between self-efficacy and physical activity (P = 0.336, β = 1.01, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Although chronic disease patients had a good medication adherence, other self-care behaviors such as physical activity has been neglected. It is seemed that concentration on psychological factors such as self-efficacy should be considered as a proximal factor to improve self-care.
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- Seyde Shahrbanoo Daniali
- Department of Health, Student Research Center, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Mehnosh Toback
- Foothills Hospital, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, 1403, 29 Street N.W., Calgary,ABT2N 2T9, Canada
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- Foothills Hospital, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, 1403, 29 Street N.W., Calgary,ABT2N 2T9, Canada
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Blazeck AM, Katrancha E, Drahnak D, Sowko LA, Faett B. Using Interactive Video-Based Teaching to Improve Nursing Students' Ability to Provide Patient-Centered Discharge Teaching. J Nurs Educ 2016; 55:296-9. [PMID: 27115459 DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20160414-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2015] [Accepted: 01/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Nursing students rarely are afforded the opportunity to provide discharge teaching in the acute care environment, especially at the sophomore level. METHOD Three video modules were developed that presented examples of effective and ineffective education for patients with complex chronic conditions. Students viewed modules during postconference using portable technology. A training manual that included objectives, lesson plans, evidence-based teaching points, and a discussion model guided presentation. RESULTS The modules were presented to 216 sophomore nursing students. Following course completion, 20 students and 10 faculty were randomly selected to participate in two focus groups. Students commented positively on the format and illustration of effective teaching. Faculty rated the teaching strategy positively and the format as easy to use. CONCLUSION Interactive video modules can be used to foster patient teaching skills early in the nursing curriculum. Future studies are needed to evaluate the ability to transfer skills learned to the clinical setting. [J Nurs Educ. 2016;55(5):296-299.].
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Finset A. Living with chronic heart failure: The importance of tailoring self-care and treatment to individual values, goals and preferences. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2015; 98:925-926. [PMID: 26071934 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2015.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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