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The effect of a family-based participatory care program on anxiety in patients with acute coronary syndrome in coronary care units: A randomised controlled clinical trial. Aust Crit Care 2022:S1036-7314(22)00058-3. [PMID: 35618611 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2022.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Admission to the coronary care units (CCUs) and the patient's reduced interaction with family are regarded as important sources of anxiety. Family participation in care programs is pivotal to patient outcomes. OBJECTIVES The present study was conducted to determine the effect of a care program based on family participation on anxiety in patients with acute coronary syndrome. METHODS This randomised controlled trial was conducted on 90 patients in CCUs and their families. The patients were randomly assigned to one of the following three groups: routine care, control, and intervention. Routine care measures were provided to the routine care group, increased participation of the family was ensured in the control group, and a family-based participatory care program was implemented in the intervention group with the interaction of the nurse, patient, and family based on five principles, including presence, determination of needs, communication, participation in decision-making, and cooperation in care. The patients' anxiety was measured in the three groups on day 1 and 3 days after the admission to the CCU using the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. RESULTS The patients' mean state anxiety score before the intervention was 44.4 ± 12.7, 46.6 ± 12.4, and 45.5 ± 12.1 in the routine care, control, and intervention groups, respectively, with no significant differences between them (P = 0.81). After adjusting for anxiety before the intervention and study hospital, the mean (before-after) changes in anxiety score in the three groups showed that anxiety was significantly lower in the intervention group than in the other groups (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Increased family presence alone has no effect on the patients' anxiety, but the family's participation and interaction with the care team can affect anxiety levels in cardiac patients in CCUs and improve the care processes. TRIAL REGISTRATION Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials, Trial No. IRCT201105146481N1.
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Bergmann K, Kugler J, Klewer J, Schoenfelder T. Predictors of patient satisfaction after cardiac pacemaker implantation or ICD implantation. J Card Surg 2020; 35:140-145. [DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Katharina Bergmann
- Department of Health Sciences/Public Health, Dresden Medical School Technische Universität Dresden Dresden Germany
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- Department of Health Sciences/Public Health, Dresden Medical School Technische Universität Dresden Dresden Germany
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- Department of Public Health and Health Care Management University of Applied Sciences Zwickau Zwickau Germany
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- Department of Health Sciences/Public Health, Dresden Medical School Technische Universität Dresden Dresden Germany
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Cartledge S, Feldman S, Bray JE, Stub D, Finn J. Understanding patients and spouses experiences of patient education following a cardiac event and eliciting attitudes and preferences towards incorporating cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: A qualitative study. J Adv Nurs 2018; 74:1157-1169. [PMID: 29315731 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to gain a comprehensive perspective about the experience of patient and spousal education following an acute cardiac event. The second objective was to elicit an understanding of patient and spousal attitudes, preferences and intentions towards future cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. BACKGROUND Patients with cardiovascular disease require comprehensive patient and family education to ensure adequate long-term disease management. As cardiac patients are at risk of future cardiac events, including out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation training to patients and family members has long been advocated. DESIGN We conducted a qualitative study underpinned by phenomenology and the Theory of Planned Behaviour. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with cardiac patients and their spouses (N = 12 patient-spouse pairs) between March 2015-April 2016 purposively sampled from a cardiology ward. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematic analysis undertaken. FINDINGS Nine male and three female patients and their spouses were recruited. Ages ranged from 47-75 years. Four strongly interrelated themes emerged: the emotional response to the event, information, control and responsibility. There was evidence of positive attitudes and intentions from the TPB towards undertaking cardiopulmonary resuscitation training in the future. Only the eldest patient spouse pair were not interested in undertaking training. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest cardiac patients and spouses have unmet education needs following an acute cardiac event. Information increased control and decreased negative emotions associated with diagnosis. Participants' preferences were for inclusion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training in cardiac rehabilitation programs.
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- Susie Cartledge
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.,Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- School of Primary Health Care, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.,Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.,School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.,Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.,Cabrini Hospital, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.,Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.,School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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Granger BB, Moser D, Germino B, Harrell J, Ekman I. Caring for Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: The Trajectory Model. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2016; 5:222-7. [PMID: 16616643 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2006.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2005] [Revised: 01/28/2006] [Accepted: 02/08/2006] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The purpose of this paper is to examine gaps in our understanding of the heart failure experience and describe the use of Trajectory of Chronic Illness Theory to bridge these gaps. New pharmacotherapeutic strategies have improved survival in heart failure, but research has consistently shown that clinical outcomes in these patients do not depend on physiologic variables alone. Psychological, behavioral, environmental, social and socioeconomic variables also contribute to a patient's ability to manage chronic illness. However, we have not yet identified the essential elements in helping patients engage in self-management and adhere to increasingly complex medical regimens. Theoretical models facilitate disciplinary integration, providing a comprehensive and cohesive foundation for building better science. The Trajectory of Chronic Illness Theory is particularly salient for heart failure because of its emphasis on patients' ability to manage a chronic illness. By using theory to explore gaps in our understanding of the heart failure experience, investigators may be able to develop more targeted interventions to help patients manage heart failure.
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- Bradi B Granger
- Duke University Health Systems, Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, USA.
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Paavilainen E, Lehti K, Astedt-Kurki P, Tarkka MT. Family Functioning Assessed by Family Members in Finnish Families of Heart Patients. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2016; 5:54-9. [PMID: 16297662 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2005.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2004] [Revised: 03/23/2005] [Accepted: 10/03/2005] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The role of family is central to the wellbeing and health of individuals. Family attitudes, habits and routines affect the way individuals promote their health. Family functioning and family health are threatened when one family member develops heart disease. AIMS The aim of the study was to describe family functioning and to ascertain factors related to family functioning of families with heart patient as assessed by family members. METHODS Data collection was done using a questionnaire (FAFHES) in 2000. The sample consisted of 161 family members of patients receiving treatment on two medical wards. The data were analysed by means and tested by parametric and non-parametric tests. The multivariate method used was stepwise regression analysis. RESULTS The better the family values were materialized and the greater the family's contribution to family health, the better the family's functioning is. Concrete aid was also related to family health. The more concrete aid the family received from nurses, the better family functioning is. When the background variables were included, values and activities remained in the model, but two new variables explained family functioning: family member's age and knowledge of health issues. The older the family member is and the better the knowledge in the family is, the better is family functioning. CONCLUSION Family functioning of families with heart patients can be supported and developed by family nursing, e.g. concrete aid from nurses. Other aspects of support, e.g. consideration of family member's age and knowledge of health issues also need to be further considered and studied as the basis of care.
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- Eija Paavilainen
- University of Tampere, Department of Nursing Science, Etelä-Pohjanmaa Hospital District, FIN-33014, Finland.
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Condon C, McCarthy G. Lifestyle Changes Following Acute Myocardial Infarction: Patients Perspectives. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2016; 5:37-44. [PMID: 16055382 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2005.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2004] [Revised: 06/14/2005] [Accepted: 06/20/2005] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease accounts for 39% of all deaths in Ireland each year. Many of these deaths are due to acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The diagnosis of AMI has major implications for individuals in terms of health and social gain, health related quality of life and living and adapting to a chronic illness. The diagnosis requires lifestyle changes such as changes to diet, smoking habit, physical activity, and stress management. AIMS The aim of this descriptive qualitative study was to explore patients' perspectives of making lifestyle changes following AMI. METHODS Using a descriptive qualitative approach, ten participants were interviewed 6 weeks following discharge about their experiences. Data were collected using in depth interviews and analysed using thematic analysis. RESEARCH FINDINGS Four themes emerged: lifestyle warning signs, taking responsibility for lifestyle changes, professional support and looking forward to the future. The findings offer insight into the everyday realities, which patients experience regarding lifestyle changes particularly in relation to smoking cessation and stress management. The difficulties encountered by participants 6 weeks following discharge reflect the implementation of too many life style changes at once as well as the lack of professional help in the community to support participants in their endeavours to make lifestyle changes. In addition, overprotection by family members was a source of frustration and aggravation for participants. CONCLUSION The study highlights the need for the development of primary care services and cardiac rehabilitation programmes to support patients as well as providing information to families to reduce anxiety and fear.
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- Carol Condon
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
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Frohmader TJ, Lin F, Chaboyer W. Patient perceptions of nurse mentors facilitating the Aussie Heart Guide: A home-based cardiac rehabilitation programme for rural patients. Nurs Open 2015; 3:41-50. [PMID: 27708814 PMCID: PMC5047326 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2015] [Accepted: 08/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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AIM To explore and describe long-term thoughts and perceptions of the Aussie Heart Guide Programme including the role of the mentor, held by patients recovering from myocardial infarction. DESIGN A qualitative design. METHODS Thirteen patients recovering from myocardial infarction who were unable to attend a hospital-based or affiliated outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programme were interviewed by telephone at the completion of the programme and asked to describe the relationship with their assigned nurse mentor and their perception of the audiovisual used in the programme. RESULTS Three themes emerged; assisting me to cope, supporting me and my family and tailoring the programme to my needs. Patients were satisfied with the programme and appreciative of the supportive and caring relationships provided by mentors during their hospitalization through to their discharge from the programme.
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- Terence John Frohmader
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine Launceston General Hospital Launceston Tasmania Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery - Centre for Health Practice Innovation (HPI) Griffith University Gold Coast Campus Queensland Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Nursing Centre for Health Practice Innovation Menzies Health Institute Queensland Griffith University Gold Coast Campus Queensland Australia
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Craig SL, Betancourt I, Muskat B. Thinking big, supporting families and enabling coping: the value of social work in patient and family centered health care. SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE 2015; 54:422-443. [PMID: 25985286 DOI: 10.1080/00981389.2015.1017074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Patient and family-centered care has become a focus in health services. Social work has a rich history of providing responsive patient care. This study identified the contribution and value of social work to PFCC from the key stakeholder perspectives of health social workers (n = 65). Utilizing interpretive description, four themes emerged: (1) Thinking big and holistically, (2) Intervening with families, (3) Enabling patient and family coping, and (4) Maximizing hospital and community resources. Barriers included a lack of power, professional isolation and role creep. Implications for research and practice are provided.
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- Shelley L Craig
- a Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work , University of Toronto , Toronto , Ontario , Canada
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Uren A, Galdas P. The experiences of male sudden cardiac arrest survivors and their partners: a gender analysis. J Adv Nurs 2014; 71:349-58. [PMID: 25092134 DOI: 10.1111/jan.12499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To explore how masculinities shape the experiences of men and their partners after survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. BACKGROUND Survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest report depression, dependence on others for daily functioning, decreased participation in society and significant decreases in quality of life. There is growing evidence that masculine gender identities play a central role in the recovery experiences of men and their families following other major cardiac events. However, to date, there has been no examination of how masculinities shape men's experiences of recovery following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. DESIGN Interview study guided by an interpretive description approach. Data were subjected to thematic analysis. METHOD A purposive sample of seven male sudden cardiac arrest survivors and 6 female partners was recruited in 2010 from a secondary care centre in British Columbia, Canada. RESULTS Three themes were prominent in the experiences of the participants: (1) Support and self-reliance; (2) Dealing with emotional (in) vulnerability; and (3) No longer a 'He-man'. CONCLUSION Masculinities played a role in men's experiences of recovery and adaptation following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Hegemonic masculinity partly explained men's experiences, notably their reluctance to seek professional support and reactions to changes in lifestyle. However, the study also suggests that the popular stereotype of men being 'strong and silent' in the face of ill-health may only be a part of a more complex story. Nurses would benefit from taking into consideration the potential influence of male gender identities on men's recovery postcardiac arrest.
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- Alan Uren
- Bristol Urological Institute, North Bristol NHS Trust, UK
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Information sharing with rural family caregivers during care transitions of hip fracture patients. Int J Integr Care 2014; 14:e018. [PMID: 24959113 PMCID: PMC4063543 DOI: 10.5334/ijic.1195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2013] [Revised: 05/17/2014] [Accepted: 05/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Introduction Following hip fracture surgery, patients often experience multiple transitions through different care settings, with resultant challenges to the quality and continuity of patient care. Family caregivers can play a key role in these transitions, but are often poorly engaged in the process. We aimed to: (1) examine the characteristics of the family caregivers’ experience of communication and information sharing and (2) identify facilitators and barriers of effective information sharing among patients, family caregivers and health care providers. Methods Using an ethnographic approach, we followed 11 post-surgical hip fracture patients through subsequent care transitions in rural Ontario; in-depth interviews were conducted with patients, family caregivers (n = 8) and health care providers (n = 24). Results Priority areas for improved information sharing relate to trust and respect, involvement, and information needs and expectations; facilitators and barriers included prior health care experience, trusting relationships and the rural setting. Conclusion As with knowledge translation, effective strategies to improve information sharing and care continuity for older patients with chronic illness may be those that involve active facilitation of an on-going partnership that respects the knowledge of all those involved.
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A qualitative participatory study to identify experiences of coronary heart disease patients to support the development of online self-management services. Int J Med Inform 2013; 82:1183-94. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2013.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2013] [Revised: 09/05/2013] [Accepted: 09/08/2013] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Salminen-Tuomaala MH, Åstedt-Kurki P, Rekiaro M, Paavilainen E. Coping with the effects of myocardial infarction from the viewpoint of patients' spouses. JOURNAL OF FAMILY NURSING 2013; 19:198-229. [PMID: 23584761 DOI: 10.1177/1074840713483922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The spouse of a patient who has experienced a myocardial infarction (MI) reportedly has psychological and social needs and challenges during the patient's hospitalization but there is a lack of knowledge regarding spouses' coping experiences and resources. The aim of this study was to develop a substantive theory to help explain the coping experiences of the spouse during the patient's hospitalization following an acute MI. Twenty eight spouses of patients in two Finnish hospitals participated in an open-ended interview within 2 to 5 days of the MI and included 12 husbands and 16 wives. The core category "Seeking balance" included the spouses' emotional, cognitive, and social coping experiences following an acute MI. This study adds new information about spouses' coping experiences as well as tensions and problems in interaction between the patient and the spouse. Challenges were reported in talking about serious illness concerns between the spouse and patient and also with other family members.
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Salminen-Tuomaala M, Åstedt-Kurki P, Rekiaro M, Paavilainen E. Spouses’ coping alongside myocardial infarction patients. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2012; 12:242-51. [DOI: 10.1177/1474515111435603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Mari Salminen-Tuomaala
- School of Health Sciences, Nursing Science, University of Tampere, Finland
- Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, Finland
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- School of Health Sciences, Nursing Science, University of Tampere, Finland
- Science Centre, Finland
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- Centre For Pharmacotherapy Development, Seinäjoki, Finland
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- School of Health Sciences, Nursing Science, University of Tampere, Finland
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Harris-Fox S. The experience of being an 'extracorporeal membrane oxygenation' relative within the CESAR trial. Nurs Crit Care 2011; 17:9-18. [PMID: 22229677 DOI: 10.1111/j.1478-5153.2011.00452.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This article reports a study exploring experiences of the relatives of adult patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) within the CESAR trial. BACKGROUND Relatives of ECMO patients have undergone unique experiences which have not previously been addressed in the literature and thus may have different needs which may not be met by present practice. DESIGN AND METHODS A grounded theory approach was adopted. In-depth unstructured interviews were conducted with family members of 10 surviving adult patients who had been randomized and received ECMO within the CESAR trial. RESULTS Relatives have a range of needs specific to the ECMO experience, these include the depth and positivity of information. Particular areas for support were concerning a perceived self-inflicted nature of illness, personal guilt, distance from home, receiving 'the call', weaning from sedation and transfer/discharge from the ECMO unit. CONCLUSIONS Relatives would benefit from the opportunity to talk about their 'ECMO experiences' following the patient's recovery to enable them and their families to 'move on'. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Interventions need to be in place to follow-up relatives and patients to provide ongoing support to the family unit.
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Rolley J, Smith J, DiGiacomo M, Salamonson Y, Davidson P. The caregiving role following percutaneous coronary intervention. J Clin Nurs 2011; 20:227-35. [PMID: 20550622 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03104.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study is to describe the experience of caregivers of individuals who have had a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). BACKGROUND Decreased lengths of hospital stay and an increased emphasis on chronic disease self-management increase the importance of carers in assisting in recovery and lifestyle modification. DESIGN Cross-sectional dual-moderated focus group design. METHOD Three focus groups using a dual facilitation approach were held in the cardiac rehabilitation setting of a tertiary referral hospital in metropolitan Sydney. All sessions were audio recorded, transcribed and thematically analysed. RESULTS Four themes emerged from the data: (1) a gendered approach to health, illness and caring; (2) shock, disbelief and the process of adjustment following PCI; (3) challenges and changes of the carer-patient relationship and (4) the needs of the carer for support and information. Issues emerging from this study parallel other findings describing the experience, yet provide new insights into the issues surrounding PCI. CONCLUSION These findings highlight the need for including carers in care planning and decision-making and providing them with support and resources. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Emphasises the importance of preparing carers of the likely experience following a PCI. Demonstrates the degree to which vigilance, deferment of carer-health needs and role conflict impact on the carer's personal relationship. Demonstrates the need for formal support interventions for carers of patients who have had PCI.
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- John Rolley
- Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health Science, Curtin University of Technology, Chippendale, NSW, Australia.
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Eriksson M, Asplund K, Svedlund M. Couples' thoughts about and expectations of their future life after the patient's hospital discharge following acute myocardial infarction. J Clin Nurs 2010; 19:3485-93. [PMID: 21029224 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03292.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To describe and interpret couples' thoughts and expectations about their future life after the patient's discharge following acute myocardial infarction. BACKGROUND An acute myocardial infarction is a challenge for both the patient and his/her partner, as it can disrupt family functioning and dynamics. Earlier research has generally focused on either the patient or the partner, and few studies have explored the experiences of the couple. DESIGN Qualitative descriptive and interpretative. METHODS Fifteen couples took part in individual interviews, 4-8 weeks after discharge. Data were analysed in two phases using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS The first phase of the analysis revealed two categories: 'an active approach to the future' and 'a wait-and-see approach to the future', both of which described the participants' thoughts about the future. In the second phase, the couples' stories were interpreted and grouped into four positions: 'the life companions', 'the tightrope walkers', 'the pathfinders' and 'the observers', which illustrated their visions of the future. CONCLUSIONS Our results reveal differences in the couples' thoughts about and expectations of their future life, most of them managed the situation by having a positive attitude to life and their future. The couples discovered their resources and compensated for or balanced each other in the early recovery period. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The results indicate the importance of giving both partners the opportunity to express their views of the situation, as this increases nurses' understanding of the impact of the illness on their life and relationship. However, the results also highlight the significance of seeing the couple and showing them consideration both as individuals and as a unit.
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- Monica Eriksson
- Department of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, Östersund, Sweden.
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Stolic S, Mitchell M, Wollin J. Nurse-led telephone interventions for people with cardiac disease: a review of the research literature. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2010; 9:203-17. [PMID: 20381427 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2010.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2009] [Revised: 02/12/2010] [Accepted: 02/22/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nurse-led telephone follow-up offers a relatively inexpensive method of delivering education and support for assisting recovery in the early discharge period; however, its efficacy is yet to be determined. AIM To perform a critical integrative review of the research literature addressing the effectiveness of nurse-led telephone interventions for people with coronary heart disease (CHD). METHODS A literature search of five health care databases; Sciencedirect, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Pubmed, Proquest and Medline to identify journal articles between 1980 and 2009. People with cardiac disease were considered for inclusion in this review. The search yielded 128 papers, of which 24 met the inclusion criteria. RESULTS A total of 8330 participants from 24 studies were included in the final review. Seven studies demonstrated statistically significant differences in all outcomes measured, used two group experimental research design and valid and reliable instruments. Some positive effects were detected in eight studies in regards to nurse-led telephone interventions for people with cardiac disease and no differences were detected in nine studies. DISCUSSION Studies with some positive effects generally had stronger research designs, large samples, used valid and reliable instruments and extensive nurse-led educative interventions. CONCLUSION The results suggest that people with cardiac disease showed some benefits from nurse-led/delivered telephone interventions. More rigorous research into this area is needed.
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Further testing of a family nursing instrument (FAFHES). Int J Nurs Stud 2009; 46:350-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2008.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2007] [Revised: 01/02/2008] [Accepted: 01/18/2008] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bamm EL, Rosenbaum P. Family-Centered Theory: Origins, Development, Barriers, and Supports to Implementation in Rehabilitation Medicine. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2008; 89:1618-24. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.12.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 194] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2007] [Revised: 11/26/2007] [Accepted: 12/13/2007] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Stewart M, Davidson K, Meade D, Hirth A, Weld-Viscount P. Group support for couples coping with a cardiac condition. J Adv Nurs 2008. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2001.01652.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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El-Masri MM, Fox-Wasylyshyn SM. Nurses' roles with families: perceptions of ICU nurses. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2006; 23:43-50. [PMID: 16971125 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2006.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2006] [Revised: 06/27/2006] [Accepted: 07/09/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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This descriptive survey examined: (a) differences between nurses' (N=47) perceptions of self-performance and that of their colleagues with regard to their roles with family members of intensive care patients, and (b) the impact of nurses' comfort on their role enactment as it relates to family focused interventions. Participants rated their self-performance higher than that of their colleagues with respect to 15 of the 19 items, suggesting that they think they perform better than their colleagues. The results also showed that nurses' comfort was positively correlated with their role enactment as it pertains to discussing patient prognosis (r=.496; p<.001), explaining patient's equipment (r=.43; p=.003), and discussing the possibility of death with family members (r=.43; p=.003).
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- Maher M El-Masri
- University of Windsor, Faculty of Nursing, 401 Sunset, Health Education Center, Room 328, Windsor, Ont. N9B 3P4, Canada.
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Skrotzki TMC, van den Akker M, Kester ADM, Buntinx F. Increased mortality in partners of female myocardial infarction patients. Fam Pract 2005; 22:583-4. [PMID: 16055466 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmi070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many studies have been performed on the impact of Alzheimer's disease, stroke and cancer on carers. Information on the influence of a myocardial infarction in a patient on the health of the partner is still scarce. METHODS Exposed and non-exposed partners were compared with respect to the occurrence of mortality and predefined diseases, using Cox proportional hazards survival analysis. RESULTS None of the disease incidence rates differed between exposed partners and control partners. Over 12 times as many male partners of (female) heart patients died as compared to their male control partners, when they had a low educational level. CONCLUSION When exposed to myocardial infarction in a patient, the risk of dying in low educated male partners was over 12 times as large as for male low educated unexposed partners.
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- Tanja M C Skrotzki
- Department of General Practice, Maastricht University, Care and Public health Research Institute, The Netherlands
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Astedt-Kurki P, Lehti K, Tarkka MT, Paavilainen E. Determinants of perceived health in families of patients with heart disease. J Adv Nurs 2004; 48:115-23. [PMID: 15369491 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2004.03178.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Heart disease is a severe long-term illness, which often requires lifestyle changes and self-care and affects the life of the whole family. Perceived family health is highly complex. It combines people's values and everyday experiences, such as knowledge about their own health, what they do to promote their health, how their life progresses, and how they feel physically and emotionally. AIM The aim of this paper is to report a study to describe the perceived health of families of patients with heart disease and to ascertain factors related to family health. METHODS Data were collected by questionnaire with a convenience sample of 161 family members of patients receiving treatment on two medical wards of a university hospital in southern Finland. Data were analysed using means and medians and tested by parametric and non-parametric tests. A stepwise regression analysis was also used. RESULTS The most important predictors of family health were family structural factors, effect of illness symptoms on daily life, and family relationships. The strongest predictor was family structural factors. It was found that the better the family structure and relationships, the better the family health. Similarly, the greater the effect of the illness on the patient's daily life, the worse the family health. CONCLUSION The findings suggest that supporting family functioning in the families of people with heart disease is an important challenge for family nursing.
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- Päivi Astedt-Kurki
- Department of Nursing Science, Tampere University Hospital, Research Unit, University of Tampere, Kalevantie, Tampere, Finland.
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Al-Hassan MA, Hweidi IM. The perceived needs of Jordanian families of hospitalized, critically ill patients. Int J Nurs Pract 2004; 10:64-71. [PMID: 15056344 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-172x.2003.00460.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to identify needs of Jordanian families of hospitalized, critically ill patients. The Critical Care Family Needs Inventory was introduced to 158 family members who were visiting their hospitalized, critically ill relatives. The findings revealed that > or = 80% of the family members perceived 16 need statements as important or very important. The participants ranked order needs for assurance, information and proximity the highest and needs for support and comfort the lowest. Specifically, the most important needs of the families were to receive information about the patients, to feel that the hospital personnel care about the patients and to have the information given in understandable terms. Results of this study indicated that Jordanian families had specific and identifiable needs. Providing families of critically ill patients clear, simple and updated information about the patients, and assuring them about the quality of care the patients receive, should be essential components of the critical care nursing delivery system.
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- Musa Ali Al-Hassan
- School of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
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Tarkka MT, Paavilainen E, Lehti K, Astedt-Kurki P. In-hospital social support for families of heart patients. J Clin Nurs 2003; 12:736-43. [PMID: 12919220 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2702.2003.00771.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Chronic illness in one family member influences all aspects of family life. Research has documented the positive contributions of social support in an unexpected and stressful event such as a family member's heart disease. The aim of the study was to describe in-hospital social support provided by nurses to families of heart patients and to identify factors related to social support. Data were collected using a mailed questionnaire to family members of heart patients (n = 161) receiving treatment on two medical wards of a university hospital in southern Finland. The results show that the family members were not very satisfied with the social support from nurses, because about 40% were dissatisfied with the concrete aid and affirmation they received and about 30% with emotional support. According to regression analysis the most important predictors of social support were family structure, patient's age, gender of family member and whether the patient had been hospitalized for cardiac symptoms. This report shows that supporting families of cardiac patients need development according to the family nursing practice.
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Williams LA. Informal caregiving dynamics with a case study in blood and marrow transplantation. Oncol Nurs Forum 2003; 30:679-86. [PMID: 12861327 DOI: 10.1188/03.onf.679-688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To develop a definition of informal caregiving dynamics through a selective literature review and explore the proposed definition in the context of blood and marrow transplantation using a case study. DATA SOURCES Published articles. DATA SYNTHESIS Informal caregiving dynamics are commitment, expectations, and negotiation that move a dyadic informal caregiving relationship along an illness trajectory. CONCLUSIONS The proposed definition of informal caregiving dynamics is useful in explaining how an informal caregiving dyadic relationship develops and is sustained. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Understanding the dynamics underlying informal caregiving relationships enables nurses to intervene effectively to develop and sustain these vital relationships. Elements of the concept require further clarification. Research to validate the accuracy of the concept is needed.
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Burney M, Purden M, McVey L. Patient satisfaction and nurses' perceptions of quality in an inpatient cardiology population. J Nurs Care Qual 2002; 16:56-67; quiz 68-9. [PMID: 12125905 DOI: 10.1097/00001786-200207000-00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cardiology patients have important learning needs. A 21-item patient satisfaction questionnaire was mailed to 384 cardiology patients 1 week after discharge. Satisfaction ratings indicated that the 161 respondents were satisfied with their care: however, they wanted more information regarding the management of their symptoms and activity level at home. Nurses' interviews revealed that they assessed the availability of follow-up care upon discharge. The results suggest that patients are not satisfied with the information they receive before discharge. Also, nurses and patients have different perceptions about the information patients need. These differences need to be taken into consideration when designing discharge teaching interventions.
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- Meera Burney
- School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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