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Yeates L, Gardner K, Do J, Van Den Heuvel L, Fleming G, Semsarian C, Mcewen A, Adlard L, Ingles J. Using co-design to develop an online intervention for families after a sudden cardiac death in the young. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvab060.130] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
Abstract
Abstract
Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: Foundation. Main funding source(s): National Heart Foundation of Australia / NHMRC Co-funded Post Graduate Scholarship
Introduction
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a devastating complication of many genetic heart diseases. The psychological impact on surviving family members is significant and lifelong. Previous needs analysis found medical and psychological needs are of high importance but remain unmet in some cases. Co-design is an increasingly popular research method for the development of interventions and services that include users as contributing members of the research team. Previous research has shown co-design leads to innovative ideas that better address user needs.
Purpose
To use co-design to develop an online support intervention for families after SCD.
Methods
Semi-structured moderated online focus groups were held with key stakeholders, including family members who had experienced young SCD, healthcare professionals and researchers. Guided discussions were used to co-design an online support intervention. Thematic analysis of discussions and iterative feedback on draft materials guided content development.
Results
Four focus groups were held (average 11 participants per group). Stakeholder involvement facilitated development of high-level ideas and priority issues. Key benefits included creative content and materials developed based on user preference for stories, narratives and information reflecting everyday experience of families navigating the legal and medical processes surrounding SCD, normalising and supporting grief responses in the context of family relationships, and fostering hope.
Conclusion
Co-design supported creative presentation, tailoring of information and development of psychosocial interventions to meet the needs of SCD families. Further work is needed to pilot and trial the intervention, prior to it becoming a key resource in the care of these families.
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Affiliation(s)
- L Yeates
- Centenary Institute, Cardio Genomics Program, Sydney, Australia
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- University of New South Wales, Public Service Research Group, Canberra, Australia
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- Centenary Institute, Cardio Genomics Program, Sydney, Australia
| | - L Van Den Heuvel
- Amsterdam UMC - Location Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands (The)
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- University of Technology, Sydney, Graduate School of Health, Sydney, Australia
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- Centenary Institute, Agnes Ginges Centre for Molecular Cardiology, Sydney, Australia
| | - A Mcewen
- University of Technology, Sydney, Graduate School of Health, Sydney, Australia
| | - L Adlard
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Sydney, Australia
| | - J Ingles
- Centenary Institute, Cardio Genomics Program, Sydney, Australia
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