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Chen Y, Lin FF, Marshall AP. Patient and family perceptions and experiences of same-day discharge following percutaneous coronary intervention and those kept overnight. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2020; 62:102947. [PMID: 33168386 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2020.102947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore perceptions and experiences of patients discharged the same day (or not) and their family members towards same-day discharge following percutaneous coronary intervention. DESIGN AND METHODS A qualitative interpretative design. Semi-structured phone interviews were conducted with consented patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention, and their family members (n = 23). Data were analysed using a content analysis approach. SETTING This study was undertaken in the cardiac services department of an Australian tertiary hospital. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Perceptions and experiences of same-day discharge. FINDINGS A total of 31 patients and 23 family members were interviewed. Two categories emerged from the analysis: communication challenges with hospital staff and perceptions of same-day discharge. Family members were often not provided discharge instructions, and some same-day discharged patients felt vulnerable following discharge. When asked, most participants perceived same-day discharge as a preferred option because of its comfort and convenience. Some expressed uncertainty towards same-day discharge due to feeling anxious and apprehensive. Others misperceived same-day discharge as a signal that their heart problem was fixed without realising their underlying chronic health conditions. CONCLUSION Most patients and family members perceived same-day discharge as a preferred option. However, strategies are needed to support their transition from hospital to home, therefore, recognising and improving their long-term disease management.
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- Yingyan Chen
- School of Health and Human Sciences, Gold Coast Campus, Southern Cross University, Bilinga QLD 4225, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, University of the Sunshine Coast, QLD, 4556, Australia; Sunshine Coast Health Institute, QLD, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Southport, QLD, Australia.
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Gallagher R, Parker H, Zhang L, Kirkness A, Roach K, Belshaw J, Glinatsis H, Gallagher P, Neubeck L. Target Audience and Preferences Related to an Australian Coronary Heart Disease Specific Mobile App: A Mixed Methods Study. Heart Lung Circ 2019; 29:696-702. [PMID: 31235365 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2019.05.178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Widespread availability of mobile technologies offers the opportunity to support secondary prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD) via mobile apps, however, the target audience and their app preferences are unknown. This study aims to identify the potential audience for an Australian CHD specific app and their recommendations and preferences. METHODS A two-phase mixed methods study: Phase 1: CHD patients (n=282) were surveyed on mobile app engagement. Phase 2: Four focus groups with regular app users (n=12) identified preferences and recommendations generated after using a CHD-specific publicly available app (MyHeartMyLife) for 2 weeks. Data were thematically analysed. RESULTS Survey participants were aged ≥56 years (238/282, 84.4%) and male (204/282, 72.3%). More than one third (108/282, 38.3%) were regular app users, of whom 83/108, (76.9%) used health apps. Regular app users were more likely to be <56 years (versus ≥70 years; OR 4.70, 95% CI 1.92, 11.51), employed (OR 3.07, 95% CI 1.63, 5.77) and had completed high school education (OR 2.37, 95% CI 1.30, 4.34). Focus group participants using the CHD-specific app were aged 41-79 years (mean 62.2 SD 5.3 years) and 10/12 were male. Coronary heart disease specific app preferences generated included: immediate access to relevant and practical health information and records; behaviour change motivation; more experienced app users located and used app features readily and provided support for less experienced users. In addition, ensuring ease of reading and interpreting data, adding physical activity tracking, the ability to integrate and synchronise with other apps and devices, and capacity to store additional personal medical records were also recommended. CONCLUSIONS The target audience for CHD-specific apps is aged <56 years, employed, has completed high school and is an experienced app user. User preferences and recommendations identified features present in publicly available apps, but many features need development.
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- Robyn Gallagher
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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Gallagher R, Roach K, Sadler L, Glinatsis H, Belshaw J, Kirkness A, Zhang L, Gallagher P, Paull G, Gao Y, Partridge SR, Parker H, Neubeck L. Mobile Technology Use Across Age Groups in Patients Eligible for Cardiac Rehabilitation: Survey Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2017; 5:e161. [PMID: 29066425 PMCID: PMC5676027 DOI: 10.2196/mhealth.8352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2017] [Revised: 09/05/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Background Emerging evidence indicates mobile technology–based strategies may improve access to secondary prevention and reduce risk factors in cardiac patients. However, little is known about cardiac patients’ use of mobile technology, particularly for health reasons and whether the usage varies across patient demographics. Objective This study aimed to describe cardiac patients’ use of mobile technology and to determine variations between age groups after adjusting for education, employment, and confidence with using mobile technology. Methods Cardiac patients eligible for attending cardiac rehabilitation were recruited from 9 hospital and community sites across metropolitan and rural settings in New South Wales, Australia. Participants completed a survey on the use of mobile technology devices, features used, confidence with using mobile technology, willingness and interest in learning, and health-related use. Results The sample (N=282) had a mean age of 66.5 (standard deviation [SD] 10.6) years, 71.9% (203/282) were male, and 79.0% (223/282) lived in a metropolitan area. The most common diagnoses were percutaneous coronary intervention (33.3%, 94/282) and myocardial infarction (22.7%, 64/282). The majority (91.1%, 257/282) used at least one type of technology device, 70.9% (200/282) used mobile technology (mobile phone/tablet), and 31.9% (90/282) used all types. Technology was used by 54.6% (154/282) for health purposes, most often to access information on health conditions (41.4%, 117/282) and medications (34.8%, 98/282). Age had an important independent association with the use of mobile technology after adjusting for education, employment, and confidence. The youngest group (<56 years) was over 4 times more likely to use any mobile technology than the oldest (>69 years) age group (odds ratio [OR] 4.45, 95% CI 1.46-13.55), 5 times more likely to use mobile apps (OR 5.00, 95% CI 2.01-12.44), and 3 times more likely to use technology for health-related reasons (OR 3.31, 95% CI 1.34-8.18). Compared with the older group, the middle age group (56-69 years) was more than twice as likely to use any mobile technology (OR 2.42, 95% CI 1.27-4.59) and mobile technology for health-related purposes (OR 1.92, 95% CI 1.04-3.53). Participants who had completed high school were twice as likely to use mobile technology (OR 2.62, 95% CI 1.45-4.70), mobile apps (OR 2.05, 95% CI 1.09-3.84), and mobile technology for health-related reasons (OR 5.09, 95% CI 2.89-8.95) than those who had not completed high school. Associations were also present between participants living in metropolitan areas and mobile technology use (OR 1.07, 95% CI 1.07-4.24) and employment and mobile app use (OR 2.72, 95% CI 1.44-5.140). Conclusions Mobile technology offers an important opportunity to improve access to secondary prevention for cardiac patients, particularly when modified to suit subgroups. High levels of mobile technology use and health motivation need to be harnessed for secondary prevention.
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- Robyn Gallagher
- Charles Perkins Centre, Sydney Nursing School, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
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- Ryde Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Manly Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, Sydney Nursing School, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, Sydney Nursing School, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
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- St George Hospital, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- St George Hospital, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Partridge SR, Grunseit AC, Gallagher P, Freeman B, O'Hara BJ, Neubeck L, Due S, Paull G, Ding D, Bauman A, Phongsavan P, Roach K, Sadler L, Glinatsis H, Gallagher R. Cardiac Patients' Experiences and Perceptions of Social Media: Mixed-Methods Study. J Med Internet Res 2017; 19:e323. [PMID: 28916507 PMCID: PMC5622287 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.8081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2017] [Revised: 07/17/2017] [Accepted: 07/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Traditional in-person cardiac rehabilitation has substantial benefits for cardiac patients, which are offset by poor attendance. The rapid increase in social media use in older adults provides an opportunity to reach patients who are eligible for cardiac rehabilitation but unable to attend traditional face-to-face groups. However, there is a paucity of research on cardiac patients’ experiences and perspectives on using social media to support their health. Objective The aim of this study was to describe cardiac rehabilitation patients’ experiences in using social media in general and their perspective on using social media, particularly Facebook, to support their cardiac health and secondary prevention efforts. Methods A mixed-methods study was undertaken among cardiac rehabilitation patients in both urban and rural areas. First, this study included a survey (n=284) on social media use and capability. Second, six focus group interviews were conducted with current Facebook users (n=18) to elucidate Facebook experience and perspectives. Results Social media use was low (28.0%, 79/282) but more common in participants who were under 70 years of age, employed, and had completed high school. Social media users accessed Web-based information on general health issues (65%, 51/79), medications (56%, 44/79), and heart health (43%, 34/79). Participants were motivated to invest time in using Facebook for “keeping in touch” with family and friends and to be informed by expert cardiac health professionals and fellow cardiac participants if given the opportunity. It appeared that participants who had a higher level of Facebook capability (understanding of features and the consequences of their use and efficiency in use) spent more time on Facebook and reported higher levels of “liking,” commenting, or sharing posts. Furthermore, higher Facebook capability appeared to increase a participants’ willingness to participate in a cardiac Facebook support group. More capable users were more receptive to the use of Facebook for cardiac rehabilitation and more likely to express interest in providing peer support. Recommended features for a cardiac rehabilitation Facebook group included a closed group, expert cardiac professional involvement, provision of cardiac health information, and ensuring trustworthiness of the group. Conclusions Cardiac health professionals have an opportunity to capitalize on cardiac patients’ motivations and social media, mostly Facebook, as well as the capability for supporting cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention. Participants’ favored purposeful time spent on Facebook and their cardiac health provides such a purpose for a Facebook intervention. The study results will inform the development of a Facebook intervention for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
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- Stephanie R Partridge
- Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.,Sydney Nursing School, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- St. George Hospital, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- St. George Hospital, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, Sydney School of Public Health, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Ryde Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Manly Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney Nursing School, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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