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Mortensen M, Nilsen RM, Kvalheim VL, Bjørnstad JL, Svendsen ØS, Haaverstad R, Moi AL. The influence of socio-demographic and clinical factors on sick leave and return to work after open-heart surgery: a nationwide registry-based cohort study. Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes 2023:qcad064. [PMID: 37858302 DOI: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcad064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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AIMS To estimate sick leave (SL) duration after first-time elective open-heart surgery and identify factors contributing to increased SL. METHODS AND RESULTS A retrospective nationwide cohort study combined data from the Norwegian Register for Cardiac Surgery and SL data from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administrations. All able-bodied adults who underwent first-time elective open-heart surgery in Norway between 2012 and 2021 were followed until one year after surgery. The impact of socio-demographic and clinical factors on SL after surgery was analysed using logistic regression and odds ratios. Of 5456 patients, 1643 (30.1%), 1798 (33.0%), 971 (17.8%), 1035 (18.9%), and 9 (0.2%) had SL of <3, 3-6, 6-9, and 9-12 months, and one year, respectively. SL > 6 months was associated with female gender, primary education only, and average annual income. Postoperative stroke, postoperative renal failure, New York Heart Association Functional Classification system (NYHA) score > 3, earlier myocardial infarction, and diabetes mellitus increased the odds of SL > 6 months. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that socio-demographic and clinical factors impact SL after first-time elective open-heart surgery. Patients who experience a stroke or develop renal failure after surgery have the highest odds of SL > 6 months. Females and patients with low education levels, earlier myocardial infarction, or NYHA scores III-IV have a twofold chance of SL > 6 months. The findings allow for future investigations of pre- and post-surgery interventions that can most effectively reduce SL and aid return to work.
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- Michael Mortensen
- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Functioning, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Norwegian Register for Cardiac Surgery, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Health and Functioning, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Norwegian Register for Cardiac Surgery, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway
- Faculty of Health Sciences, VID Specialized University, Bergen, Norway
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Mortensen M, Naustdal KI, Uibu E, Mägi L, Kangasniemi M, Põlluste K, Moi AL. Instruments for measuring patient safety competencies in nursing: a scoping review. BMJ Open Qual 2022; 11:bmjoq-2021-001751. [PMID: 35379672 PMCID: PMC8981364 DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2021-001751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Patient safety competencies in nursing are essential for the quality of healthcare. To develop practices and collaboration in nursing care, valid instruments that measure competencies in patient safety are needed. Objective To identify instruments that measure the patient safety competencies of nurses. Design A scoping review. Data sources The Cochran Library, Epistemonikos, Eric, Ovid Medline, CINAHL, Embase and Web of Science databases were searched for articles reporting on instruments measuring patient safety competence in nursing. The search was limited to English peer-reviewed scientific papers published from January 2010 to April 2021. Review method A blinded selection of articles fulfilling the inclusion criteria was performed by two researchers based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. Data were then extracted, synthesised and presented in tables and text. Results Our search identified 1,426 papers, of which 32 met the inclusion criteria. The selected papers described nine instruments, of which the ‘Health Professional Education in Patient Safety Survey’ was the most used instrument. The identified instruments comprised domains for patient safety skills, attitudes, knowledge, communication, teamwork and errors. The instruments had been tested for content (face) and construct validity as well as for reliability. However, sensitivity and responsiveness were rarely assessed. Conclusions Over the last decade, there has been a growing body of instruments aimed at measuring patient safety competencies among nurses. The future development of new instruments should consider including the important dimension of ethics in patient safety as well as evaluating the instrument’s responsiveness to be able to track changes over time.
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- Michael Mortensen
- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Institute of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Satakunta Regional Hospital, Pori, Finland.,Department of Nursing Science, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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An increasing number of individuals receive and survive intensive care treatment; however, several individuals experience problems afterward, which may threaten recovery. Grounded in a lifeworld approach, the aim of this study was to explore and describe what intensive care patients experience as limiting and strengthening throughout their illness trajectories. Ten former intensive care patients were interviewed three to eight months after hospital discharge. Using Giorgi's phenomenological analysis, a general structure of gaining strength through a caring interaction with others was revealed. The structure consisted of three constituents: feeling safe through a caring presence, being seen and met as a unique person, and being supported to restore capacity. Being met with a humanistic approach and individualized care appeared to be important, and the findings are discussed within the framework of lifeworld-led care. To facilitate improved aftercare of the critically ill, more tailored support throughout the illness trajectory is needed.
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway and Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, National Burn Centre, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Studies, VID Specialized University, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Mortensen M, Sandvik RKNM, Svendsen ØS, Haaverstad R, Moi AL. Return to work after coronary artery bypass grafting and aortic valve replacement surgery: A scoping review. Scand J Caring Sci 2021; 36:893-909. [PMID: 34057755 DOI: 10.1111/scs.13006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery and aortic valve replacement surgery are essential treatment options for people suffering from angina pectoris or aortic valve disease. Surgery aims to prolong life expectancy, improve quality of life, and facilitate participation in society for the individuals afflicted. The aim of this review was to explore the literature on work participation in patients following coronary artery bypass grafting or aortic valve replacement surgery, and to identify demographic and clinical characteristics associated with returning to work. METHODS A scoping review framework of Arksey and O'Malley was chosen. Four electronic databases: Medline, CINAHL, Embase, and Google Scholar were searched for studies in English, Swedish, Danish or Norwegian between January 1988 and January 2020. A blinded selection of articles was performed. The data were then charted and summarized by descriptive numerical analyses and categorized into themes. RESULTS Forty-five out of 432 articles were included in the final full-text analysis. Absence from work following coronary artery bypass graft grafting or aortic valve replacement surgery lasted on average 30 weeks, whereas 34% of the patients never returned to work. Being female, suffering from pre-existing depression, having limited secondary education, or low income were associated with decreased return to work rates. Previous employment was a decisive factor for returning to work after surgery. Data on return to work after aortic valve replacement were scarce. CONCLUSIONS A significant number of patients never return to work following coronary artery bypass grafting or aortic valve surgery, and the time interval until work return is longer than expected. Failure to resume work represents a threat to the patients' finances and quality of life. Nurses are in a unique position to assess work-related issues and have an active part in the multi-disciplinary facilitation of tailored occupational counselling after cardiac surgery.
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- Michael Mortensen
- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Heart Disease, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, National Burn Centre, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Kolle A, Irgens EC, Moi AL, Ottesen ØH, Svendsen ØS, Haaverstad R, Johansen VA. The Psychological and HRQoL related Aftermaths of Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation Treatment: A Cross-Sectional Study. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2021; 65:103058. [PMID: 33867241 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2021.103058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and health related quality of life in a sample of adult patients treated with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. DESIGN AND SETTING This is a cross-sectional study. The population were all patients discharged (2008-2018) from a thoracic surgical intensive ward at a tertiary university hospital in Norway. A sample of 20 patients was recruited. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder were assessed using Impact of Events Scale-Revised, while symptoms of depression and anxiety were assessed using Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. RAND 36-Item Short Form Health Survey was applied to measure health-related quality of life. RESULTS Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder were reported by 40% of the participants. Twenty percent reported symptoms of depression and anxiety. Compared to the general population, participants reported poorer health-related quality of life on all domains, and significantly worse on the domains physical function, general health and social function. CONCLUSION Patients in our study reported symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and impaired health-related quality of life following treatment with veno-arterial extra corporeal membrane oxygenation. Addressing possible emotional and psychological distress could represent a potential major improvement in health care provided to this group. Further research is needed to incorporate prophylactic methods, such as identifying vulnerable patients and implement corresponding interventions, into clinical practice.
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- Aina Kolle
- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway; Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway; Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Forensic Mental Health Department, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Heart Disease, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway; Resource Centre on Violence, Traumatic Stress and Suicide Prevention, Western Norway (RVTS West), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Ellingsen S, Moi AL, Gjengedal E, Flinterud SI, Natvik E, Råheim M, Sviland R, Sekse RJT. "Finding oneself after critical illness": voices from the remission society. Med Health Care Philos 2021; 24:35-44. [PMID: 33029693 DOI: 10.1007/s11019-020-09979-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The number of people who survive critical illness is increasing. In parallel, a growing body of literature reveals a broad range of side-effects following intensive care treatment. Today, more attention is needed to improve the quality of survival. Based on nine individual stories of illness experiences given by participants in two focus groups and one individual interview, this paper elaborates how former critically ill patients craft and recraft their personal stories throughout their illness trajectory. The analysis was conducted from a phenomenological perspective and led to the meaning structure; a quest to find oneself after critical illness. In this structure, illness represented a breakdown of the participants' lives, forcing them to develop a new understanding of themselves. Despite acute illness, they felt safe in hospital. Coming home, however, meant a constant balancing between health and illness, and being either in or out of control. To gain a deeper understanding of the participants' narratives of survival, the meaning structure was developed from a phenomenological life world perspective, Heidegger's concept of homelikeness and Arthur Frank's typologies of illness narratives. In conclusion listening to and acknowledging the patients' lived experiences of critical illness may support the patient efforts to establish the newly defined self and hence be vital for recovery. Phenomenology is one approach facilitating care tailored to the patients' lived experience of critical illness and its aftermaths.
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- S Ellingsen
- Faculty of Health Studies, VID Specialized University, Bergen, Norway.
- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, National Burn Centre, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Centre of Diaconia and Professional Practice, VID Specialized University, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Førde, Norway
- The Centre for Health Research, District General Hospital of Førde, Førde, Norway
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Functioning, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Studies, VID Specialized University, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Spronk I, Edgar DW, van Baar ME, Wood FM, Van Loey NEE, Middelkoop E, Renneberg B, Öster C, Orwelius L, Moi AL, Nieuwenhuis M, van der Vlies CH, Polinder S, Haagsma JA. Improved and standardized method for assessing years lived with disability after burns and its application to estimate the non-fatal burden of disease of burn injuries in Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:121. [PMID: 31996206 PMCID: PMC6988230 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-8233-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Burden of disease estimates are an important resource in public health. Currently, robust estimates are not available for the burn population. Our objectives are to adapt a refined methodology (INTEGRIS method) to burns and to apply this new INTEGRIS-burns method to estimate, and compare, the burden of disease of burn injuries in Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands. Methods Existing European and Western-Australian health-related quality of life (HRQL) datasets were combined to derive disability weights for three homogenous burn injury groups based on percentage total body surface area (%TBSA) burned. Subsequently, incidence data from Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands from 2010 to 2017 were used to compute annual non-fatal burden of disease estimates for each of these three countries. Non-fatal burden of disease was measured by years lived with disability (YLD). Results The combined dataset included 7159 HRQL (EQ-5D-3 L) outcomes from 3401 patients. Disability weights ranged from 0.046 (subgroup < 5% TBSA burned > 24 months post-burn) to 0.497 (subgroup > 20% TBSA burned 0–1 months post-burn). In 2017 the non-fatal burden of disease of burns for the three countries (YLDs/100,000 inhabitants) was 281 for Australia, 279 for New Zealand and 133 for the Netherlands. Conclusions This project established a method for more precise estimates of the YLDs of burns, as it is the only method adapted to the nature of burn injuries and their recovery. Compared to previous used methods, the INTEGRIS-burns method includes improved disability weights based on severity categorization of burn patients; a better substantiated proportion of patients with lifelong disability based; and, the application of burn specific recovery timeframes. Information derived from the adapted method can be used as input for health decision making at both the national and international level. Future studies should investigate whether the application is valid in low- and middle- income countries.
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- Inge Spronk
- Erasmus MC, Department of Public Health, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. .,Association of Dutch Burn Centres, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. .,Amsterdam UMC, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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- State Adult Burn Unit, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia.,Burn Injury Research Node, The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia.,Fiona Wood Foundation, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
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- Erasmus MC, Department of Public Health, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Association of Dutch Burn Centres, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- State Adult Burn Unit, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia.,Fiona Wood Foundation, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
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- Association of Dutch Burn Centres, Department Behavioural Research, Beverwijk, the Netherlands.,Department Clinical Psychology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Association of Dutch Burn Centres, Red Cross Hospital, Beverwijk, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, and Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, National Burn Centre, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Association of Dutch Burn Centres, Martini Hospital, Groningen, the Netherlands.,Center for Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Burn Centre, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.,Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC, Department of Public Health, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC, Department of Public Health, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Kornhaber RA, de Jong AEE, Moi AL, Edgar D. The need for effective literature searching for burns research: A timely reminder. Burns 2016; 42:1157-1158. [PMID: 27184807 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2016.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Accepted: 03/30/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Rachel Anne Kornhaber
- University of Tasmania, Faculty of Health, School of Health Sciences, Australia; The University of Adelaide, School of Nursing, South Australia, Australia.
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- Burn Center, Red Cross Hospital, Beverwijk, The Netherlands; Association of Dutch Burn Centres, Beverwijk, The Netherlands; Department of Rehabilitation, Nursing Science and Sports, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nursing, Bergen University College, Bergen, Norway; Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- University of Notre Dame, Australia; Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Australia
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explore and describe the meaning of relationships after major burn injury. BACKGROUND A major burn injury may represent a threat to preburn appearance and level of functioning. Social resources and interaction are considered important for minimising the negative impacts on life after burn through all phases of care and rehabilitation. Yet, the subjective experiences of relating to others after burns have not been extensively explored. DESIGN The study was performed by using a phenomenological approach. METHODS A purposive sample (n = 14) of patients who had experienced major burns were interviewed in average 14 (5-35) months postinjury. The interviews were analysed by the phenomenological method of Giorgi. RESULTS The essence of the experience of relationships was constituted by other people re-anchoring the burn-injured persons to preburn life, being confirming of the new self, as well as being sensitive, competent and safeguarding with respect to actual and potential problems and harms. New bodily limitations demanded assistive others. Moreover, a worry about the overall burden on close family was typical. The supportive actions from others were mostly described as positive, but could also be experienced as challenging, and sometimes even unwanted and interfering with the struggle for regained freedom. CONCLUSIONS Across variation, an increased awareness of the meaning of mutual interdependence was typical. Supportive relationships with family, friends and health professionals were important for the return to society, preburn activities and a meaningful life. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE A perspective that values the significance of social support from family, friends, health professionals and others who are important for the burn-injured person, and that does not underestimate challenges that may be involved, is recommended during all phases of burn care. Health professionals should also acknowledge the importance of relationships when developing structured educational programmes and organising peer support.
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- Asgjerd L Moi
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bergen University College, Bergen, Norway
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Moi AL, Nilsen RM. Pathways leading to self-perceived general health and overall quality of life in burned adults. Burns 2012; 38:1157-64. [PMID: 22738825 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2012.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2012] [Revised: 04/23/2012] [Accepted: 05/06/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of the study was to explore pathways leading to self-perceived general health and overall quality of life in burn patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data on burn-specific health, generic health, overall quality of life, injury characteristics and socio-demographics were obtained from 95 adult burn patients 47.0 (23.8) [mean (SD)] months after injury. A theoretical path model was established based on the concepts of Wilson and Cleary's model on health-related quality of life [1], and the proposed model was examined by structural equation modelling. RESULTS Two main paths were identified, one leading to general health perception and the other leading to overall quality of life. Together, direct and indirect paths explained 63% of the variance of perceived general health and 43% of the variance in overall quality of life. The total effects of the SF-36 domain Vitality on perceived general health and overall quality of life were 0.62 and 0.66, respectively. No statistically significant path could be revealed between general health perception and overall quality of life. CONCLUSION The results indicate that self-perceived general health and overall quality of life are related but distinct constructs. Moreover, vitality seems to be an important factor for the perception of both general health and overall quality of life in burned adults.
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- Asgjerd L Moi
- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bergen University College, Bergen, Norway.
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