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Sarradon‐Eck A, Franchina L, Arnault Y, Le Corroller A, Zunic P, Marino P. Consenting rather than choosing. A qualitative study on overseas patients' decision to undergo hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e6934. [PMID: 38193147 PMCID: PMC10807688 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6934] [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: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Reasons for patients' acceptance of the allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) proposed and how their decision may be affected by the long distances involved have not been sufficiently investigated so far. We therefore conducted a qualitative study to identify the factors involved in overseas patients' decision to accept allo-HSCT. METHODS In-depth semi-directive interviews were conducted with overseas allo-grafted patients (n = 22), as well as one non-consenting patient and their caregivers (n = 24). Interviews were analyzed taking an inductive thematic approach. RESULTS Respondents stated that their decision to undergo the transplantation was constrained by their feeling of being in a therapeutic impasse, the need for a survival strategy, the need to survive for their family's sake, family and doctors' pressures, and the feeling of being managed. The following factors favoring patients' acceptance were the medical information received, their faith, having a family donor, peer testimonies, and positive representations of the transplantation. Factors against patients' acceptance were geographical distance from home to the transplant center, apprehension of protective isolation, fear of dying, and representations of the graft. CONCLUSIONS These factors, such as patient's personal values and representations, need to be weighed up in order to adapt the information exchanged accordingly. Efforts are required to relieve patients' social isolation and improve the means of providing family support.
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- Aline Sarradon‐Eck
- INSERM, IRD, SESSTIM, ISSPAMAix Marseille UniversitéMarseilleFrance
- CanBios UMR1252Institut Paoli‐CalmettesMarseilleFrance
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- Département de Psychologie CliniqueInstitut Paoli‐CalmettesMarseilleFrance
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- Service d'hématologie et d'oncologie médicaleCHU La RéunionSaint PierreFrance
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- INSERM, IRD, SESSTIM, ISSPAMAix Marseille UniversitéMarseilleFrance
- CanBios UMR1252Institut Paoli‐CalmettesMarseilleFrance
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Dudeck S, Hibler E, Gill K, Shantz T, Kovick L, Cypress B, Caboral-Stevens M. A Concept Analysis of Family Presence During COVID-19. Dimens Crit Care Nurs 2023; 42:137-145. [PMID: 36996358 DOI: 10.1097/dcc.0000000000000578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic required health care organizations throughout the United States to implement strict visitor restriction policies to mitigate the spread of the virus. These policy changes had a direct impact on family presence (FP) in hospital settings. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to conduct a concept analysis of FP during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Walker and Avant's 8-step method was used. RESULTS Four defining attributes of FP during COVID-19 were derived based on a review of the literature: being there or with, seeing is believing, during challenging times, and subjective advocates. The COVID-19 pandemic was the main antecedent of the concept. The consequences and empirical referents were discussed. Model, borderline, and contrary cases were developed. CONCLUSION This concept analysis provided an understanding of the concept of FP during COVID-19, which is imperative to optimizing patient care outcomes, as literature identified a support person or system as an extension of the care team that facilitates successful care management. Whether by advocating for their patients to have a support person present during team rounds, or by stepping in as the patient's main support system in the absence of family, nurses must find a way to do what is best for their patients even during the unprecedented times of a global pandemic.
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Fiorini L, Rovini E, Russo S, Toccafondi L, D’Onofrio G, Cornacchia Loizzo FG, Bonaccorsi M, Giuliani F, Vignani G, Sancarlo D, Greco A, Cavallo F. On the Use of Assistive Technology during the COVID-19 Outbreak: Results and Lessons Learned from Pilot Studies. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:s22176631. [PMID: 36081090 PMCID: PMC9460223 DOI: 10.3390/s22176631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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As a consequence of the COVID-19 emergency, frail citizens felt isolated because of social isolation, suspended and/or strongly reduced home assistance, and limited access to hospitals. In this sense, assistive technology could play a pivotal role in empowering frail older adults reducing their isolation, as well as in reinforcing the work of formal caregivers and professionals. In this context, the goal of this paper is to present four pilot studies-conducted from March 2020 to April 2021-to promptly react to COVID-19 by providing assistive technology solutions, aiming to (1) guarantee high-quality service to older adults in-home or in residential facility contexts, (2) promote social inclusion, and (3) reduce the virus transmission. In particular, four services, namely, telepresence service, remote monitoring service, virtual visit, and environmental disinfection, were designed, implemented, and tested in real environments involving 85 end-users to assess the user experience and/or preliminary assess the technical feasibility. The results underlined that all the proposed services were generally accepted by older adults and professionals. Additionally, the results remarked that the use of telepresence robots in private homes and residential facilities increased enjoyment reducing anxiety, whereas the monitoring service supported the clinicians in monitoring the discharged COVID-19 patients. It is also worth mentioning that two new services/products were developed to disinfect the environment and to allow virtual visits within the framework of a hospital information system. The virtual visits service offered the opportunity to expand the portfolio of hospital services. The main barriers were found in education, technology interoperability, and ethical/legal/privacy compliance. It is also worth mentioning the key role played by an appropriate design and customer needs analysis since not all assistive devices were designed for older persons.
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- Laura Fiorini
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, FI, Italy
- The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, 56025 Pontedera, PI, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, FI, Italy
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- ICT, Innovation and Research Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, FG, Italy
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- Umana Persone Development & Research Social Enterprise, 58100 Grosseto, GR, Italy
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- Clinical Psychology Service, Health Department, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, FG, Italy
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- ICT, Innovation and Research Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, FG, Italy
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- Umana Persone Development & Research Social Enterprise, 58100 Grosseto, GR, Italy
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- Geriatrics Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, FG, Italy
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- Geriatrics Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, FG, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, FI, Italy
- The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, 56025 Pontedera, PI, Italy
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Berridge C, Zhou Y, Lazar A, Porwal A, Mattek N, Gothard S, Kaye J. Control Matters in Elder Care Technology:: Evidence and Direction for Designing It In. DIS. DESIGNING INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS (CONFERENCE) 2022; 2022:1831-1848. [PMID: 35969716 PMCID: PMC9367632 DOI: 10.1145/3532106.3533471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Studies find that older adults want control over how technologies are used in their care, but how it can be operationalized through design remains to be clarified. We present findings from a large survey (n=825) of a well-characterized U.S. online cohort that provides actionable evidence of the importance of designing for control over monitoring technologies. This uniquely large, age-diverse sample allows us to compare needs across age and other characteristics with insights about future users and current older adults (n=496 >64), including those concerned about their own memory loss (n=201). All five control options, which are not currently enabled, were very or extremely important to most people across age. Findings indicate that comfort with a range of care technologies is contingent on having privacy- and other control-enabling options. We discuss opportunities for design to meet these user needs that demand course correction through attentive, creative work.
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Raje S, Reddy N, Jerbi H, Randhawa P, Tsaramirsis G, Shrivas NV, Pavlopoulou A, Stojmenović M, Piromalis D. Applications of Healthcare Robots in Combating the COVID-19 Pandemic. Appl Bionics Biomech 2021; 2021:7099510. [PMID: 34840604 PMCID: PMC8611354 DOI: 10.1155/2021/7099510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, there is a remarkable demand for robots, especially in the clinical sector. SARS-CoV-2 mainly propagates due to close human interactions and contaminated surfaces, and hence, maintaining social distancing has become a mandatory preventive measure. This generates the need to treat patients with minimal doctor-patient interaction. Introducing robots in the healthcare sector protects the frontline healthcare workers from getting exposed to the coronavirus as well as decreases the need for medical personnel as robots can partially take over some medical roles. The aim of this paper is to highlight the emerging role of robotic applications in the healthcare sector and allied areas. To this end, a systematic review was conducted regarding the various robots that have been implemented worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic to attenuate and contain the virus. The results obtained from this study reveal that the implementation of robotics into the healthcare field has a substantial effect in controlling the spread of SARS-CoV-2, as it blocks coronavirus propagation between patients and healthcare workers, along with other advantages such as disinfection or cleaning.
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- Shruti Raje
- Manipal University Jaipur, School of Automobile, Mechanical and Mechatronics, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303007, India
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- Manipal University Jaipur, School of Automobile, Mechanical and Mechatronics, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303007, India
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- Department of Physics, College of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3018, Tunisia
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- Manipal University Jaipur, School of Automobile, Mechanical and Mechatronics, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303007, India
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- Manipal University Jaipur, School of Automobile, Mechanical and Mechatronics, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303007, India
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- Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG), Izmir International Biomedicine and Genome Institute, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, 35340 Balcova, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Computer Science, Singidunum University, Danijelova 32, Beograd 160622, Serbia
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- Department of Industrial Design and Production Engineering, University of West Attica, 122 43 Athens, Greece
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