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Brown JA, Harvey CL, Byrne AL, Hegney DG. Nurse and midwife navigator resilience, well-being, burnout, and turnover intent: A multi-methods study. Public Health Nurs 2024; 41:77-89. [PMID: 37787742 DOI: 10.1111/phn.13256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To explore levels of Navigator resilience, well-being, burnout, and turnover intent. DESIGN A longitudinal, multi-methods study concurrently collected quantitative and qualitative data over three years. METHODS A survey and Action Learning Groups. FINDINGS No statistically significant change in resilience, well-being, burnout, or turnover intent. Supports, self-care and leaving the position, were used to maintain well-being. CONCLUSIONS While quantitative measures did not change, qualitative data demonstrated how adaptive coping mechanisms maintain well-being. Recommendations for nurses working in Navigator, or similar community/public health roles include work-based programs targeting support, good leadership, governance systems including their impact on turnover intent. CLINICAL EVIDENCE Job turnover intent can be used as a mechanism to monitor resilience and well-being.
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- Janie A Brown
- Curtin University and Senior Research Fellow St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals, Perth, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, CQUniversity, Townsville, Australia
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- School of Nursing, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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陶 文, 文 进, 李 为. [Utilizing Patient Navigation Model in the Whole-Process Management of Lung Cancer in the Context of Medical Consortiums in China: Insights and Reflections]. SICHUAN DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF SICHUAN UNIVERSITY. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDITION 2023; 54:1288-1293. [PMID: 38162072 PMCID: PMC10752780 DOI: 10.12182/20231160301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Patient navigation is an effective intervention measure to promote the integration of medical systems and services. By providing individualized, coordinated, and continuous care, patient navigation offers a way to address the problem of fragmented services across institutions and levels of care in the whole-process management of lung cancer, providing assistance to patients with complex healthcare needs. Herein, we reviewed the origin, the development, the models, and the application status of patient navigation in China and other countries. We also analyzed the considerations regarding introducing patient navigation in the whole-process management of lung cancer against the background of medical consortiums in China, discussing why patient navigation should be introduced, how to introduce patient navigation, as well as potential challenges and coping strategies. Patient navigation meets the current needs for equitable, accessible, systematic, continuous, and integrated prevention and treatment services for chronic diseases in the context of the Healthy China Strategy. It helps fill the gaps in the continuity and coordination of whole-process management of lung cancer patients in the context of medical consortiums. However, introducing patient navigation in medical consortiums involving multiple institutions and levels of care may face challenges, including incompatibility between the health information systems of different institutions, poor cross-institutional collaboration and communication, and limited resources. Further improvement is needed in medical informatization, coordination and communication mechanisms, and benefit distribution mechanisms within the medical consortiums. In this paper, we intend to provide insights and suggestions for developing patient navigation models that suit China's local characteristics and for promoting the implementation and development of whole-process management of lung cancer in the context of the medical consortium system.
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- 文娟 陶
- 四川大学华西医院 医院管理研究所 (成都 610041)Institute of Hospital Management, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西医院 医院管理研究所 (成都 610041)Institute of Hospital Management, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西医院 医院管理研究所 (成都 610041)Institute of Hospital Management, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- 四川大学华西医院 院长办公室 (成都 610041)President's Office, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Dawe J, Hughes M, Christensen S, Walsh L, Richmond JA, Pedrana A, Wilkinson AL, Owen L, Doyle JS. Evaluation of a person-centred, nurse-led model of care delivering hepatitis C testing and treatment in priority settings: a mixed-methods evaluation of the Tasmanian Eliminate Hepatitis C Australia Outreach Project, 2020-2022. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:2289. [PMID: 37985979 PMCID: PMC10662700 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-17066-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Australia has experienced sustained reductions in hepatitis C testing and treatment and may miss its 2030 elimination targets. Addressing gaps in community-based hepatitis C prescribing in priority settings that did not have, or did not prioritise, hepatitis C testing and treatment care pathways is critical. METHODS The Tasmanian Eliminate Hepatitis C Australia Outreach Project delivered a nurse-led outreach model of care servicing hepatitis C priority populations in the community through the Tasmanian Statewide Sexual Health Service, supported by the Eliminating Hepatitis C Australia partnership. Settings included alcohol and other drug services, needle and syringe programs and mental health services. The project provided clients with clinical care across the hepatitis C cascade of care, including testing, treatment, and post-treatment support and hepatitis C education for staff. RESULTS Between July 2020 and July 2022, a total of 43 sites were visited by one Clinical Nurse Consultant. There was a total of 695 interactions with clients across 219 days of service delivery by the Clinical Nurse Consultant. A total of 383 clients were tested for hepatitis C (antibody, RNA, or both). A total of 75 clients were diagnosed with hepatitis C RNA, of which 95% (71/75) commenced treatment, 83% (62/75) completed treatment and 52% (39/75) received a negative hepatitis C RNA test at least 12 weeks after treatment completion. CONCLUSIONS Providing outreach hepatitis C services in community-based services was effective in engaging people living with and at-risk of hepatitis C, in education, testing, and care. Nurse-led, person-centred care was critical to the success of the project. Our evaluation underscores the importance of employing a partnership approach when delivering hepatitis C models of care in community settings, and incorporating workforce education and capacity-building activities when working with non-specialist healthcare professionals.
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- Joshua Dawe
- Disease Elimination, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Sexual Health Service Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Disease Elimination, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Centre for Health Communication and Participation, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Disease Elimination, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Disease Elimination, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Sexual Health Service Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Disease Elimination, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Alfred Health and Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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An HJ, Kim Y. Psychometric properties of the Korean version of the oncofertility barriers scales among nurses: A methodological study. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2023; 10:100275. [PMID: 37661961 PMCID: PMC10470221 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2023.100275] [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: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Objective This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Oncofertility Barrier Scale (K-OBS). Methods This methodological study investigated the validity and reliability of the K-OBS for measuring barriers to oncofertility care among nurses. A total of 270 nurses who had experience in rendering nursing care to cancer survivors were recruited, and the instrument was translated, assessed for content validity, and tested using a preliminary survey. Construct validity was established through explanatory factor analysis. Convergent validity and discriminant validity were analyzed using a multitrait-multimethod (MTMM) matrix. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega. Results The K-OBS demonstrated satisfactory validity and reliability, with seven factors, including 27 items explaining 60.42% of the total variance, a Cronbach's alpha of 0.86, and a McDonald's omega of 0.83. The seven factors were labeled, "Lack of information and education" (8 items), "Rigid thinking toward oncofertility care" (5 items), "Cancer patient stereotypes" (4 items), "Insufficient support" (4 items), "Desire for fertility preservation" (2 items), "Interrupted oncofertility care" (2 items), and "Fertility risk" (2 items). Conclusions The results of this study indicate that the K-OBS may be a suitable instrument with acceptable validity and reliability for evaluating barriers to oncofertility among Korean nurses. This instrument can be used to identify obstacles that make oncofertility care difficult, thereby contributing to new insights for improving the future quality of oncofertility care in Korea.
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- Hae Jeong An
- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Michielsen L, Bischoff EWMA, Schermer T, Laurant M. Primary healthcare competencies needed in the management of person-centred integrated care for chronic illness and multimorbidity: Results of a scoping review. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2023; 24:98. [PMID: 37046190 PMCID: PMC10091550 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-023-02050-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic disease management is important in primary care. Disease management programmes focus primarily on the respective diseases. The occurrence of multimorbidity and social problems is addressed to a limited extent. Person-centred integrated care (PC-IC) is an alternative approach, putting the patient at the centre of care. This asks for additional competencies for healthcare professionals involved in the execution of PC-IC. In this scoping review we researched which competencies are necessary for healthcare professionals working in collaborative teams where the focus lies within the concept of PC-IC. We also explored how these competencies can be acquired. METHODS Six literature databases and grey literature were searched for guidelines and peer-reviewed articles on chronic illness and multimorbidity in primary care. A data synthesis was carried out resulting in an overview of the competencies that healthcare professionals need to deliver PC-IC. RESULTS Four guidelines and 21 studies were included and four core competencies could be derived through the synthesis: 1. interprofessional communication, 2, interprofessional collaborative teamwork, 3. leadership and 4. patient-centred communication. Included papers mostly lack a clear description of the competencies in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes which are necessary for a PC-IC approach and on how these competencies can be acquired. CONCLUSION This review provides insight on competencies necessary to provide PC-IC within primary care. Research is needed in more depth on core concepts of these competencies which will then benefit educational programmes to ensure that healthcare professionals in primary care are better equipped to deliver PC-IC for patients with chronic illness and multimorbidity.
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- Leslie Michielsen
- School of Health Studies, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Science Support Office, Gelre Hospitals, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
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- School of Health Studies, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ healthcare, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Acero MX, Minvielle E, Waelli M. Are Nurse Coordinators Really Performing Coordination Pathway Activities? A Comparative Analysis of Case Studies in Oncology. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11081090. [PMID: 37107925 PMCID: PMC10137695 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11081090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Patient Pathway Coordination (PPC) improves patient care quality and safety, particularly in oncology. PPC roles, such as nurse coordinators (NCs), have positively impacted the quality of patient care and reduced financial costs. However, NCs and their real activities in Health Care Organizations (HCOs) are unclear. Our aim was to identify, quantify, and compare all activities performed by NCs in oncology care settings from an organizational approach. Methods: We used qualitative and quantitative approaches based on case study principles. We accumulated 325 observation hours by shadowing and timing the activities of 14 NCs in four French HCO in oncology. Data analysis was conducted using an analytical framework to investigate the Activity of PAtient PAthway Nurse Coordinators in Oncology (APANCO). Results: Our research generated important findings: (1) NC roles and job titles are not standardized. (2) Non-coordination related activities are important in NC work content. Non-coordination times were consistent with distribution times between ward NCs and NCs in centralized structures. Ward NCs had higher non-coordination activities when compared with NCs in centralized structures. (3) PPC times varied for both ward NCs and NCs in centralized structures. Ward NCs performed less design coordination when compared with NCs in centralized structures, and this latter group also performed more external coordination than ward NCs. Conclusions: NCs do not just perform PPC activities. Their position in HCO structures, wards, or centralized structures, influence their work content. Centralized structures allow NCs to focus on their PPC roles. We also highlight different dimensions of NC work and training requirements. Our study could help managers and decision-makers develop PPC roles in oncology.
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- Maria-Ximena Acero
- ARENES-UMR 6051, EHESP, French School of Public Health, University of Rennes, 15 Avenue du Professeur Léon Bernard, 35043 Rennes, France
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- i3-CRG Ecole Polytechnique, CNRS, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Route de Saclay, 91120 Palaiseau, France
- Gustave Roussy, 114 Rue Edouard Vaillant, 94800 Villejuif, France
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- ARENES-UMR 6051, EHESP, French School of Public Health, University of Rennes, 15 Avenue du Professeur Léon Bernard, 35043 Rennes, France
- Global Health Institute, University of Geneva, 24 rue du Général-Dufour, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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Jericevic D, Brucker B. Telemedicine in Overactive Bladder Syndrome. CURRENT BLADDER DYSFUNCTION REPORTS 2023; 18:103-108. [PMID: 37193335 PMCID: PMC10015147 DOI: 10.1007/s11884-023-00689-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Purpose of Review This review discusses the role and benefits of telemedicine as an integral component of the post-pandemic care paradigm in urological practice and, in particular, as part of the care of patients with overactive bladder (OAB). Recent Findings The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the implementation of telemedicine across almost every medical specialty and (at least temporarily) swept away barriers including those regarding reimbursement and licensure. Telemedicine benefits patients and providers alike including savings on transportation costs, access to specialists or tertiary care from geographically remote locations, and minimized exposure to a contagious illness. Integration of telemedicine into clinical practice can reduce costs for office/exam space and staffing overhead, as well as facilitate greater scheduling efficiency. Many, if not most, aspects of care for the uncomplicated OAB patient can be as effectively managed remotely as with in-person encounters, across the treatment algorithm. Summary Telemedicine will almost certainly remain a key component in the care of OAB, general urology, and throughout all medical specialties.
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- Dora Jericevic
- Departments of Urology and Obstetrics & Gynecology, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY USA
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- Departments of Urology and Obstetrics & Gynecology, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY USA
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Whitehead L, Palamara P, Babatunde-Sowole OO, Boak J, Franklin N, Quinn R, George C, Allen J. Nurses' experience of managing adults living with multimorbidity: A qualitative study. J Adv Nurs 2023. [PMID: 36861787 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15600] [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: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The number of adults living with two or more chronic conditions is increasing worldwide. Adults living with multimorbidity have complex physical, psychosocial and self-management care needs. AIM This study aimed to describe Australian nurses' experience of care provision for adults living with multimorbidity, their perceived education needs and future opportunities for nurses in the management of multimorbidity. DESIGN Qualitative exploratory. METHODS Nurses providing care to adults living with multimorbidity in any setting were invited to take part in a semi-structured interview in August 2020. Twenty-four registered nurses took part in a semi-structured telephone interview. RESULTS Three main themes were developed: (1) The care of adults living with multimorbidity requires skilled collaborative and holistic care; (2) nurses' practice in multimorbidity care is evolving; and (3) nurses value education and training in multimorbidity care. CONCLUSION Nurses recognize the challenge and the need for change in the system to support them to respond to the increasing demands they face. IMPACT The complexity and prevalence of multimorbidity creates challenges for a healthcare system configured to treat individual disease. Nurses are key in providing care for this population, but little is known about nurses' experiences and perceptions of their role. Nurses believe a person-centred approach is important to address the complex needs of adults living with multimorbidity. Nurses described their role as evolving in response to the growing demand for quality care and believed inter-professional approaches achieve the best outcomes for adults living with multimorbidity. The research has relevance for all healthcare providers seeking to provide effective care for adults living with multimorbidity. Understanding how best to equip and support the workforce to meet the issues and demands of managing the care of adults living with multimorbidity has the potential to improve patient outcomes. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION There was no patient or public contribution. The study only concerned the providers of the service.
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- Lisa Whitehead
- Centre for Nursing, Midwifery & Health Services Research, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia.,Australian College of Nursing, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Nursing, Midwifery & Health Services Research, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
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- Australian College of Nursing, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Technology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian College of Nursing, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia.,Bendigo Health, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
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- Australian College of Nursing, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia.,Australian Catholic University, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian College of Nursing, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian College of Nursing, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian College of Nursing, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Mc Namara KP, Rosenbaum S, Rocks T, Manias E, Freeman CR, Shee AW, Schlicht KG, Calder RV, Moloney J, Morgan M. Workforce development for better management of physical comorbidities among people with serious mental illness. Med J Aust 2022; 217 Suppl 7:S39-S42. [PMID: 36183315 PMCID: PMC9828575 DOI: 10.5694/mja2.51705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation (IMPACT)Deakin UniversityMelbourneVIC
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- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health TransformationDeakin UniversityMelbourneVIC
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- Deakin UniversityWarrnamboolVIC,Grampians HealthBallaratVIC
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- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health TransformationDeakin UniversityMelbourneVIC
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Collett S, Wong A, Taurima K, Livesay G, Dehn A, Johnston AN. Utilising a nurse navigator model of care to improve prisoner health care and reduce prisoner presentations to a tertiary emergency department. Australas Emerg Care 2022; 25:341-346. [DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2022.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gonçalves I, Mendes DA, Caldeira S, Jesus E, Nunes E. Nurse‐led care management models for patients with multimorbidity in hospital settings: a scoping review. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:1960-1973. [DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Isabel Gonçalves
- Universidade Católica Portuguesa Institute of Health Sciences, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa Institute of Health Sciences, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa Institute of Health Sciences, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa Institute of Health Sciences, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health Portugal
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Whitehead L, Palamara P, Allen J, Boak J, Quinn R, George C. Nurses' perceptions and beliefs related to the care of adults living with multimorbidity: A systematic qualitative review. J Clin Nurs 2021; 31:2716-2736. [PMID: 34873763 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To identify and synthesise the available qualitative evidence on nurses' perceptions and beliefs related to the care of adults living with multimorbidity. BACKGROUND The rising prevalence of adults living with multimorbidity has increased demand for health care and challenges nursing care. No review has been conducted to date of the studies of nurses' perceptions and beliefs related to the provision of care to guide policy makers, practitioners and further research to identify and deliver quality care for persons living with multimorbidity. DESIGN Systematic review of qualitative studies conducted in line with the PRISMA checklist. METHODOLOGY Eight electronic publication databases and sources of grey literature were searched to identify original qualitative studies of the experience of nurses caring for adults with multiple chronic conditions with no restrictions on the date of publication or study context. Study quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research. Data were extracted using the Joanna Briggs Institute standardised data extraction tool for qualitative research. Data synthesis was undertaken through meta-aggregation. RESULTS Eleven qualitative studies were included in the review. All studies met eight or more of the 10 assessment criteria of the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research. Four synthesised findings were generated from the aggregated findings: (i) the challenge of providing nursing care; (ii) the need to deliver holistic and person-centred nursing care; (iii) the importance of developing a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship, and (iv) delivering nursing care as part of an interprofessional care team. CONCLUSIONS The complexity of multimorbidity and the predominant single-disease model of chronic care present challenges for the delivery of nursing care to adults living with multimorbidity. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The nursing care of persons with multimorbidity needs to incorporate holistic assessment and person-centred care principles as part of a collaborative and interprofessional team approach. PROSPERO REGISTRATION CRD42020186773.
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- Lisa Whitehead
- Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Services Research, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Services Research, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Bendigo Health, 100 Barnard Street, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
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- Australian College of Nursing, Parramatta, VIC
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Hannan-Jones CM, Mitchell GK, Mutch AJ. The nurse navigator: Broker, boundary spanner and problem solver. Collegian 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2021.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Wang T, Huilgol YS, Black J, D'Andrea C, James J, Northrop A, Belkora J, Esserman LJ. Pre-Appointment Nurse Navigation: Patient-Centered Findings From a Survey of Patients With Breast Cancer. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2021; 25:E57-E62. [PMID: 34533526 DOI: 10.1188/21.cjon.e57-e62] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Research indicates that nurse navigators can play key roles in promoting empowerment for patients with cancer through advocacy, educational support, resource navigation, and psychosocial care. OBJECTIVES This study attempted to elucidate the efficacy of nurse navigation in patient knowledge, care coordination, and well-being before a breast oncology appointment. METHODS Staff provided a nine-question survey to 50 newly referred patients before their initial appointment. After survey completion, patients had the option to participate in an open-ended interview about their experience. FINDINGS A greater proportion of patients with initial nurse navigation than those without felt informed before their appointment and thought that their care was effectively coordinated. Although some patients without nurse navigation experienced delays and confusion in scheduling their appointment, no patients with nurse navigators reported such issues.
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- University of California, San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- Institute for Health and Aging at University of California, San Francisco
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Byrne AL, Harvey C, Baldwin A. Health (il)literacy: Structural vulnerability in the nurse navigator service. Nurs Inq 2021; 29:e12439. [PMID: 34237182 DOI: 10.1111/nin.12439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Health literacy is a contemporary term used in health services, often used to describe individuals requiring additional support to access, understand and implement health service information. It is used as a measure of self-efficacy in chronic disease models of care such as the nurse navigator service. The aim of the research was to investigate the concept of health literacy in the nurse navigator service, particularly in relation to the defined role objective of person-centred care. Fairclough's critical discourse analysis was used to analyse the experiential, relational and expressive elements of texts, investigating the hidden truths which are represented in discourse. Texts from a variety of health service micro-, meso- and macro-hierarchical sources were selected for analysis using the nurse navigator evaluation data set and other associated texts. Health literacy in the nurse navigator service is a technology of government used to increase participation of individuals in their own health and well-being. The discourse suggests that health literacy responsibilises both individuals and nurses and is discursively formed within a matrix of rational choice. In this context, health literacy contributes to structural vulnerability.
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- Amy-Louise Byrne
- Midwifery and Social Science, Central Queensland University School of Nursing, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Midwifery and Social Science, Central Queensland University School of Nursing, Townsville, QLD, Australia.,School of Nursing, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Midwifery and Social Science, Central Queensland University School of Nursing, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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Bagnasco A, Rosa F, Dasso N, Aleo G, Catania G, Zanini M, Rocco G, Turci C, Ghirotto L, Hayter M, Sasso L. Caring for patients at home after acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A phenomenological study of family caregivers' experiences. J Clin Nurs 2021; 30:2246-2257. [PMID: 33350526 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To understand the experiences and support needs of informal caregivers of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who return home following an acute exacerbation. BACKGROUND The presence of an informal caregiver is important to provide practical and emotional support after an episode of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, caregiving in such circumstances can be challenging and stressful. DESIGN Phenomenology. METHODS This is a phenomenological study based on semi-structured interviews with sixteen primary caregivers of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. Interview data were analysed using Colaizzi's descriptive analysis framework, to identify significant themes and sub-themes. Data were collected between April-December 2017 in a Teaching Hospital in Italy. The study was designed and reported following the COREQ guidelines and checklist. RESULTS Analysis elicited five themes embracing various aspects of the caregivers' lived experiences: (a) a home disrupted, (b) living with constant vigilance and anxiety, (c) feeling the need to escape (d) self-justifications for caregiving role/duty, and (e) feeling abandoned by professionals. CONCLUSIONS Our results show that carers experience a range of difficulties when caring for their relative at home with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Some of these are linked to the physical disruption of their home but many are linked to feelings of inability to cope and the psycho-social impact of the caring role. The study also shows how participants felt unsupported by professionals. Focused support for carers is required to enable them to meet these challenges. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Healthcare professionals should be trained to provide technical and psychological support to caregivers especially during the phases of disease that may involve episodes of exacerbation. Home care and continuity of care can work if there is excellent communication and collaboration between healthcare professionals and caregivers. Developing appropriate support for family caregivers is essential to address the problems they can face.
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- National Social Security Council (ENPAPI, Roma, Italy
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- Ordine Professioni Infermieristiche di Roma, Roma, Italy
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- Qualitative Research Unit, Azienda USL - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Emilia, Italy
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- School of Health & Social Work, University of Hull, Hull, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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Byrne AL, Harvey C, Baldwin A. Nurse navigators and person-centred care; delivered but not valued? Nurs Inq 2021; 28:e12402. [PMID: 33645885 DOI: 10.1111/nin.12402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Positioning the individual at the centre of care (person-centred care [PCC]) is essential to improving outcomes for people living with multiple chronic conditions. However, research also suggests that this is structurally challenging because health systems continue to adopt long-standing, episodic care encounters. One strategy to provide a more cohesive, individualised approach to care is the implementation of the nurse navigator role. Current research shows that although PCC is a focus of navigation, such care may be hindered by the rigid, systematised health services providing siloed specialist care. In this paper, we utilised a case study method to investigate the experiences of a nurse navigator and patient. The nurse navigator and the patient participated in individual interviews, the transcripts of which were analysed using critical discourse analysis. Findings from a larger research project suggest that traditional measures (hospital avoidance, emergency department usage) which work as the service objectives of the nurse navigator service have the potential to stifle the delivery of PCC. The analysis from this case study supports the broader findings and further highlights the need for improved alignment between service objectives and the health and well-being of the individuals utilising the services.
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- Amy-Louise Byrne
- School of Nursing and Midwifery and Social Science, Central Queensland University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery and Social Science, Central Queensland University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery and Social Science, Central Queensland University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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Sanford C, Saurman E, Dennis S, Lyle D. 'We're definitely that link': the role of school-based primary health care registered nurses in a rural community. Aust J Prim Health 2020; 27:76-82. [PMID: 33352087 DOI: 10.1071/py20149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Children and adolescents in rural Australia experience poorer health and educational outcomes than those in urban areas. This paper presents findings from a qualitative study exploring the role of primary health care registered nurses (RNs) working in the School-Based Primary Health Care Service in Broken Hill, far west New South Wales. The Service integrates health district-employed RNs with school learning and support teams to increase service access and improve health and education outcomes for students. The findings show that RNs used care navigation to reduce barriers to care by addressing healthcare candidacy with students and families. The RNs also linked schools, families and health and social care services, and facilitated intersectoral collaboration to improve the support provided to students experiencing health and developmental issues. Integrating health district-employed RNs with existing student support services is a promising approach to improving the health and education of disadvantaged students. This study provides individual- and system-level explanations of the role of the school-based primary health care RN and can inform the development of similar services elsewhere.
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- Catherine Sanford
- Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, The University of Sydney, PO Box 457, Broken Hill, NSW 2880, Australia
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- Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, The University of Sydney, PO Box 457, Broken Hill, NSW 2880, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, 75 East Street, Lidcombe, NSW 2141, Australia; and Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, 1 Campbell Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia
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- Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, The University of Sydney, PO Box 457, Broken Hill, NSW 2880, Australia
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