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Thomas M, Barnabe C, Kleissen T, Lacaille D, Hazlewood G, Fifi-Mah A, Hassen N, Henry R, Kuluva M, English K, Koehn C, Lane T, Johnson N. Rheumatoid Arthritis Care Experiences of Black People Living in Canada: A Qualitative Study to Inform Health Service Improvements. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2024; 76:470-485. [PMID: 38073024 DOI: 10.1002/acr.25278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To understand experiences related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) care and propose service-level strategies to reduce and mitigate inequities for Black people living in Canada. METHODS Purposive and respondent driven sampling was used to recruit participants for qualitative interviews to explore population factors relevant to RA care and challenges and facilitators for access to health care services, medications, and enacting preferred treatment plans. Thematic analysis was conducted using the Braun and Clarke method with inductive and deductive coding and critical race theory guiding analysis. RESULTS Six women and two men with RA, and two women health care professionals, expressed how their racial identity contributed to their understanding of RA, preferences for treatment, and outcome goals. Health care access was influenced by financial limitations and racism, by exclusion, and discrimination, and also by cultural norms in seeking health care and awareness about RA within the Black community. Participants experienced health system fragmentation and were not connected to ancillary supports. Treatment decision-making was influenced by the legacy of oppression and medical experimentation on Black people and the predominance of biomedical approaches emphasized by health care providers. Holistic and cultural approaches, provided in safe, trauma-informed care environments, with flexibility in service models, are desired. Partnerships between arthritis care services and Black community organizations are proposed to promote community awareness and knowledge about arthritis and provide support mechanisms for patients within their community. CONCLUSION Our study highlights unique considerations based on race and ethnicity and provides suggestions for arthritis care to mitigate inequities for Black people living with arthritis.
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- Megan Thomas
- University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and The University of British Columbia and Arthritis Research Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and Arthritis Research Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Arthritis Research Canada and The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Brtish Columbia, Canada
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- University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and Arthritis Research Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Arthritis Research Canada and The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Brtish Columbia, Canada
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- Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Arthritis Research Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Arthritis Consumer Experts, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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A synthesis of qualitative research to understand the complexity behind treatment decision-making for osteoarthritis. OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE OPEN 2023; 5:100355. [PMID: 37020788 PMCID: PMC10068262 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2023.100355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Objective Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease with treatment involving a multidisciplinary approach with pharmacological, physical therapies and surgery as options. Qualitative research can help us to understand the complexity of managing health conditions and this understanding plays a role in good clinical practice. We aimed to systematically search for, identify, and synthesise qualitative research exploring the experience of living with osteoarthritis, including decision making about joint replacement. Methods We comprehensively searched 4 bibliographic databases and used the methods of meta-ethnography to synthesise qualitative research findings. We screened 10 123 titles, 548 abstracts, and 139 full texts. We included findings from 118 reports (105 unique samples) of at least 2534 adults living with osteoarthritis around the world. Results We developed 7 themes: Becoming your own expert can be hard work; Living has become a careful balancing act; Medication is a double-edged sword; I have other things in my life to consider; You have to weigh up the odds of surgery; Surgery is the only effective option; and Surgery will give me a chance to live now. These findings have been drawn into a conceptual model reflecting a complex balancing act with tensions underpinning treatment decision making. Conclusions Osteoarthritis is framed as a world where patients become their own expert about their management and healthcare choices. Our conceptual model highlights key tensions underpinning treatment decision-making. These findings provide clinicians with insight of the complex nature of these decisions and how they can help patients through shared decision making.
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Su M, Zhou Y, Zhao P, Zeng B, Zhou Q. Relationship between knee joint discomfort, self-management behavior, and quality of life in the middle-aged and elderly people in China: A cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1029443. [PMID: 36605241 PMCID: PMC9807660 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1029443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to describe the knee joint discomfort, self-management behavior, and quality of life (QoL) in the middle-aged and elderly people in China and to clarify the relationship between the knee joint discomfort, self-management behavior, and QoL. Methods It is a cross-sectional study and in this study, a stratified multistage random sampling method was used to collect data on the three factors such as knee joint discomfort, self-management behavior, and QoL among the middle-aged and elderly people in the Hunan Province. Spearman's correlation analysis was used to test the relationship between the knee joint discomfort, self-management behavior, and QoL. Results The results of the present study showed that among them, the prevalence of knee pain was the highest (52.1%), followed by knee weakness (42.5%), numbness (41.8%), cold feeling (40.0%), tenderness (38.3%), and distension feeling (37.5%). Average score of self-management of knee joint discomfort in the middle-aged and elderly people was 2.14 ± 0.67. The level of self-management in each dimension ranged from high to low as emotional management, daily management, symptoms management, and information management. The average scores of physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS) were 42.85 ± 5.34 and 43.62 ± 8.43, respectively. The occurrence, frequency, and severity of discomfort symptoms were positively correlated with the symptoms management, daily management, information management, and self-management behaviors, and negatively correlated with the emotional management, PCS and MSC, except for the occurrence of discomfort symptoms (P < 0.05). Conclusion Knee joint discomfort was prevalent in the middle-aged and elderly people. In addition, they displayed a low level of self-management behavior and poor QoL. The middle-aged and elderly people faced knee discomfort symptoms, the more frequent and severe symptoms, the higher level of symptom management, daily management, and information management, and the lower level of emotional management and QoL.
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- Manman Su
- Teaching and Research Section of Clinical Nursing, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China,Operating Room, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Teaching and Research Section of Clinical Nursing, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China,Department of Nursing, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China,*Correspondence: Yang Zhou ✉
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- Central Intensive Care Unit, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Medical College of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Teaching and Research Section of Clinical Nursing, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Marshall DA, Bischak DP, Zaerpour F, Sharif B, Smith C, Reczek T, Robert J, Werle J, Dick D. Wait time management strategies at centralized intake system for hip and knee replacement surgery: A need for a blended evidence-based and patient-centered approach. OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE OPEN 2022; 4:100314. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2022.100314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Kennedy BL, Currie GR, Kania-Richmond A, Emery CA, MacKean G, Marshall DA. Factors That Patients Consider in Their Choice of Non-Surgical Management for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: Formative Qualitative Research for a Discrete Choice Experiment. THE PATIENT 2022; 15:537-550. [PMID: 35292937 DOI: 10.1007/s40271-022-00577-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Approximately half of patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis have tried non-surgical management before surgical consultation. Understanding the many factors affecting the uptake of recommended strategies is important to inform future development of such management strategies. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to explore and identify factors that patients with osteoarthritis consider when choosing non-surgical management for hip and knee osteoarthritis, as formative research for a study of patient preferences for non-surgical management programs for osteoarthritis. METHODS A qualitative research design was used. Participants were recruited using a combination of stratified and convenience sampling. Interviews were conducted, using a semi-structured interview guide, with English-speaking patients who had self-reported hip and/or knee osteoarthritis and at least one joint that had not undergone replacement surgery. Data were thematically analyzed. RESULTS Thirteen patients participated in these interviews. Sixteen factors that participants considered when choosing non-surgical osteoarthritis management were identified. Eleven were extrinsic, relating to features of programs and services, and are categorized as types of interventions, general program and service details, and program-specific details. Five were intrinsic to the individual and influenced how decisions for osteoarthritis management were approached and the options available to choose from. Three novel factors included participants' desire for further management, their views about joint replacement surgery, and whether they felt personal choice was available in osteoarthritis management strategies. CONCLUSION Key factors were identified that patients considered when making decisions about non-surgical management for their osteoarthritis that will be used to inform a discrete choice experiment (DCE) that aims to measure preferences for these factors.
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- Bryanne L Kennedy
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- O'Brien Institute of Public Health, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- O'Brien Institute of Public Health, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Sport Injury Prevention Research Center, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- O'Brien Institute of Public Health, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Health Research Innovation Centre, University of Calgary, Room 3C56, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada.
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The use of co-production, co-design and co-creation to mobilise knowledge in the management of health conditions: a systematic review. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:877. [PMID: 35799251 PMCID: PMC9264579 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08079-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Knowledge mobilisation is a term used in healthcare research to describe the process of generating, sharing and using evidence. ‘Co’approaches, such as co-production, co-design and co-creation, have been proposed as a way of overcoming the knowledge to practice gap. There is a need to understand why researchers choose to adopt these approaches, how they achieve knowledge mobilisation in the management of health conditions, and the extent to which knowledge mobilisation is accomplished. Methods Studies that explicitly used the terms co-production, co-design or co-creation to mobilise knowledge in the management of health conditions were included. Web of Science, EMBASE via OvidSP, MEDLINE via OvidSP and CINHAL via EBSCO databases were searched up to April 2021. Quality assessment was carried out using the Joanna Briggs Institute qualitative quality assessment checklist. Pluye and Hong’s seven steps for mixed studies reviews were followed. Data were synthesised using thematic synthesis. Results Twenty four international studies were included. These were qualitative studies, case studies and study protocols. Key aspects of ‘co’approaches were bringing people together as active and equal partners, valuing all types of knowledge, using creative approaches to understand and solve problems, and using iterative prototyping techniques. Authors articulated mechanisms of action that included developing a shared understanding, identifying and meeting needs, giving everyone a voice and sense of ownership, and creating trust and confidence. They believed these mechanisms could produce interventions that were relevant and acceptable to stakeholders, more useable and more likely to be implemented in healthcare. Varied activities were used to promote these mechanisms such as interviews and creative workshops. There appeared to be a lack of robust evaluation of the interventions produced so little evidence in this review that ‘co’approaches improved the management of health conditions. Conclusion Those using ‘co’approaches believed that they could achieve knowledge mobilisation through a number of mechanisms, but there was no evidence that these led to improved health. The framework of key aspects and mechanisms of ‘co’approaches developed here may help researchers to meet the principles of these approaches. There is a need for robust evaluation to identify whether ‘co’approaches produce improved health outcomes. Trial Registration PROSPERO CRD42020187463. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-022-08079-y.
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Vennik J, Hughes S, Smith KA, Misurya P, Bostock J, Howick J, Mallen C, Little P, Ratnapalan M, Lyness E, Dambha-Miller H, Morrison L, Leydon G, Everitt H, Bishop FL. Patient and practitioner priorities and concerns about primary healthcare interactions for osteoarthritis: A meta-ethnography. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2022; 105:1865-1877. [PMID: 35125208 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore primary care practitioners' (PCPs) and patients' priorities and concerns for healthcare interactions for osteoarthritis (OA) in primary care. METHODS We searched Embase, CINAHL, Medline, PsychInfo (1990 to present) for primary qualitative and mixed methods studies with findings concerning healthcare interactions for OA symptoms. Patient and PCP perceptions were analysed separately then inter-related using a 'line of argument' synthesis. RESULTS Twenty-six studies reporting qualitative data from 557 patients and 199 PCPs were synthesised. Our findings suggest that therapeutic interactions for OA can be based on discordant priorities and concerns; some patients perceive that PCPs hold negative attitudes about OA and feel their concerns about impact are not appreciated; some PCPs feel patients have misconceptions about prognosis, and hold pessimistic views about outcomes; and both tend to de-prioritise OA within consultations. CONCLUSION Greater working in partnership could build mutual trust, facilitate tailored provision of information, and foster a shared understanding of OA upon which to build realistic goals for management. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Developing a better shared understanding of OA has the potential to improve the quality of healthcare interactions for both patients and PCPs. The significant impact of OA on everyday life means it should be given higher priority in primary care consultations.
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- Jane Vennik
- Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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- Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Centre for Clinical and Community Applications of Health Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Primary Care, Population Sciences and Medical Education, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Centre for Clinical and Community Applications of Health Psychology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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A qualitative evidence synthesis using meta-ethnography to understand the experience of living with osteoarthritis pain. Pain 2022; 163:e1169-e1183. [PMID: 35504032 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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ABSTRACT Osteoarthritis pain affects the lives of a large number of people around the world. Understanding other people's experience is integral to effective care and qualitative research can have an important part to pay in education and good clinical practice. We aimed to systematically search for, identify, and synthesise qualitative research exploring the experience of living with osteoarthritis in order to incorporate this knowledge into an educational resource. We comprehensively searched four bibliographic databases and used the methods of meta-ethnography to synthesise qualitative research findings. We screened 10123 titles, 548 abstracts and 139 full texts. We included findings from 118 reports (105 unique samples) of at least 2534 adults living with osteoarthritis around the world. We developed 7 themes from more than 600 findings: it is part of my life's tapestry; (yet) it is consuming me; it constrains my body and my occupations; I am becoming separated yet dependent; I accept, but I will not let it define me; (yet) this makes me feel less than the person I was. Our findings highlight the profound impact that osteoarthritis can have on people's lives and the struggle to hold onto a sense of self. They indicate that recognising these losses, and taking osteoarthritis seriously, is an integral part of effective healthcare. This finding may be transferable beyond this condition.
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Manhas KP, Olson K, Churchill K, Miller J, Teare S, Vohra S, Wasylak T. Exploring patient centredness, communication and shared decision-making under a new model of care: Community rehabilitation in canada. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:1051-1063. [PMID: 33825236 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13304] [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: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Patient-centred care and patient engagement in healthcare and health research are widely mandated by funders, health systems and institutions. Increasingly, shared decision-making (SDM) is recognised as promoting patient-centred care. We explore this relationship by studying SDM in the context of integrating novel patient-centred policies in community rehabilitation. There is little research on SDM in rehabilitation, and less so in the critical community context. Patient co-investigators led study co-design. We aimed to describe how patients and providers experience SDM at community rehabilitation sites that adopted a novel, patient-centred Rehabilitation Model of Care (RMoC). Guided by focused ethnography, we conducted focus groups and interviews. Patient and professional participants were recruited from 10 RMoC early-adopter community rehabilitation sites. Sites varied in geography, patient population and provider disciplines. Patient and community engagement researchers used a set-collect-reflect method to document patient perspectives. Researchers captured provider perspectives using a semi-structured question guide. We completed 11 focus groups and 18 interviews (n = 45 providers, n = 17 patients). We found that most early-adopter providers spoke in a shared, patient-first language that focused on patient readiness, barriers and active listening. Congruent patient perceptions reflected inclusion in decision-making, goal setting and positive relationships. Many patients queried how care would become and remain accessible before and after community rehabilitation care respectively. Remaining connected while in the community was described as important to patients. Providers identified barriers like time, team dynamics and lack of clarity on the RMoC aims, which challenged the initiative's long-term sustainability. Policy innovations can promote SDM and communication through multiple strategies and training to facilitate candid, encouraging conversations. Sustainability of SDM gains is paramount. Most providers moved beyond tokenistic engagement, but competing responsibilities and team member resistance could thwart continuity. Further research is needed to empirically assess respectful and compassionate communication and SDM in community rehabilitation long term.
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- Kiran Pohar Manhas
- Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada
- Integrative Health Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Integrative Health Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Patient and Community Engagement Research Program, O'Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Patient and Community Engagement Research Program, O'Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Integrative Health Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
- Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Canada
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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Rines J, Daley K, Loo S, Safari K, Walsh D, Gill M, Moayyedi P, Fernandes A, Marlett N, Marshall D. A patient-led, peer-to-peer qualitative study on the psychosocial relationship between young adults with inflammatory bowel disease and food. Health Expect 2022; 25:1486-1497. [PMID: 35383400 PMCID: PMC9327832 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are chronic gastrointestinal diseases that negatively affect the enjoyment of food and engagement in social and cultural gatherings. Such experiences may promote psychosocial challenges, an aspect of IBD often overlooked and under-supported in clinical settings and research. OBJECTIVES This study explored the psychosocial experiences that young adults with IBD have with food via a qualitative patient-led research process. METHODS Trained patient researchers conducted this study by engaging peers via semi-structured interviews and focus groups in a three-step co-design process. Participants (n = 9) identified the research topic (SET), explored the topic and identified emerging themes (COLLECT), refined themes and made recommendations for healthcare system change (REFLECT). RESULTS Themes that emerged included: 'Experimenting with Food', 'Evolution Over Time', 'Diet Changes are Emotional' and 'Role of Stigma'. Participants identified the significance and frustrations of repeated testing and experimenting with food compatibility, and noted nuances in food relationships as they gain knowledge and experience over time. They emphasized the importance of maintaining a sense of hope throughout and wished to impart this to newly diagnosed patients. CONCLUSION Participants experience numerous psychosocial challenges as they strive to manage their diet, noting gaps in support available from IBD practitioners. Participants made practical recommendations for healthcare system change to improve patient outcomes, highlighting the importance of sharing stories and collaboratively including patients in the development of new services and protocols. Authors recommend further research in this area to build a body of knowledge and support that helps IBD patients maintain hope while navigating challenges with food. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION The first four authors on this paper were the lead researchers in this study's design and analysis and identify as patients; they conducted the research with this identity at the forefront following a peer-to-peer research model. These authors were mentored by patient researchers who also contributed to the manuscript, and the research process itself was co-lead and directed by other patient participants and consultants. Results and recommendations coming from this paper came directly from patient participants.
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- Jenna Rines
- Patient and Community Engagement Research (PaCER), Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Patient and Community Engagement Research (PaCER), Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Patient and Community Engagement Research (PaCER), Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,BC Support Unit/AHSN, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,Vancouver Island Health Authority, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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- Patient and Community Engagement Research (PaCER), Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Patient and Community Engagement Research (PaCER), Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Patient and Community Engagement Research (PaCER), Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- IMAGINE SPOR Chronic Disease Network, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- IMAGINE SPOR Chronic Disease Network, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Patient and Community Engagement Research (PaCER), Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,IMAGINE SPOR Chronic Disease Network, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Long wait times for knee and hip total joint replacement in Canada: An isolated health system problem, or a symptom of a larger problem? OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE OPEN 2021; 3:100141. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2021.100141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Klässbo M, Nordström K, Nyberg LA, Kristiansson P, Wadensjö HV. I exercise to postpone death - Interviews with persons with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis who are attending an osteoarthritis school. Physiother Theory Pract 2021; 38:1667-1682. [PMID: 33620013 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1882020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Background: Physical activity (PA) and exercise constitute the first line of treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and/or knee. Even though the symptoms may vary, OA should be considered a chronic disease and therefore PA and exercise should be performed lifelong. That needs knowledge and motivation.Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore and create a deeper understanding of the motivational processes for PA and exercise for persons with hip and/or knee OA who have participated in a self-management program OA school that included long-term exercise supervised by physical therapists.Methods: Twenty-two in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 participants recruited from the OA school at a Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Clinic in Sweden. The interviews were analyzed with qualitative content analysis.Results: The analysis resulted in one main theme, Developing health literacy to encourage motivational processes for PA and exercise in OA and four themes: 1) meeting an established self-management program; 2) carrying my life history; 3) understanding the intelligence of the body; and 4) growing in existential motivationConclusion: Motivation for being physically active and to exercise, the life history in relation to PA and what creates existential motivation are important areas to ask questions about when people come to OA schools. Knowledge about the signals of the body connected to OA should be implemented in OA schools in order to motivate people to live an active life despite OA. Health literacy and the awareness of how PA can postpone death are likely to be important for existential motivation.
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Swärdh E, Jethliya G, Khatri S, Kindblom K, Opava CH. Approaches to osteoarthritis - A qualitative study among patients in a rural setting in Central Western India. Physiother Theory Pract 2021; 38:1683-1692. [PMID: 33435793 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1872126] [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] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) represents a major cause of disability in India. For implementation of best practice management, it is important to consider the views of people in India since they might deviate from those expressed in previous studies by people with OA in the Western world. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to explore and describe approaches toward OA and its management among patients in a rural setting in Central Western India. DESIGN AND METHOD Conventional content analysis was used to analyze semi-structured interviews with 24 patients diagnosed with OA from the target area of Pravara University Hospital and ten adjacent primary health care centers in Maharashtra, India. RESULTS Four categories; lack of power, active ambivalence, taking control and a constant struggle were identified as patients' approaches to OA. The categories were further elaborated on in seven subcategories. CONCLUSION Daily challenges and efforts, of which some may be unique to patients in a rural setting in India, underlie passive and active approaches to OA and its management. Understanding these may enhance Indian physiotherapists' implementation of evidence-based self-management programs adapted to Indian conditions and reduce the distress of their patients.
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- Emma Swärdh
- Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Huddinge, Sweden.,Karolinska University Hospital, Functional Area Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Allied Health Professionals' Function, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences - DU, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam College of Physiotherapy, Loni, Maharashtra, India
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- Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences - DU, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam College of Physiotherapy, Loni, Maharashtra, India
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Huddinge, Sweden.,Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences - DU, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam College of Physiotherapy, Loni, Maharashtra, India
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Huddinge, Sweden.,Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences - DU, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam College of Physiotherapy, Loni, Maharashtra, India.,Karolinska University Hospital, Theme Inflammation and Infection, Rheumatology, Solna, Sweden
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Carr ECJ, Ortiz MM, Patel JN, Barber CEH, Katz S, Robert J, Mosher D, Teare SR, Miller J, Homik J, Dinsmore K, Marshall DA. Models of Arthritis Care: A Systems-level Evaluation of Acceptability as a Dimension of Quality of Care. J Rheumatol 2020; 47:1431-1439. [PMID: 31732557 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.190501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe a systems-level baseline evaluation of central intake (CI) and triage systems in arthritis care within Alberta, Canada. The specific objectives were to (1) describe a process for systems evaluation for the provision of arthritis care; (2) report the findings of the evaluation for different clinical sites that provide arthritis care; and (3) identify opportunities for improving appropriate and timely access based on the findings of the evaluation. METHODS The study used a convergent mixed methods design. Surveys and semistructured interviews were the main data collection methods. Participants were recruited through 2 rheumatology clinics and 1 hip and knee clinic providing CI and triage, and included patients, referring physicians, specialists, and clinic staff who experienced CI processes. RESULTS A total of 237 surveys were completed by patients (n = 169), referring physicians (n = 50), and specialists (n = 18). Interviews (n = 25) with care providers and patients provided insights to the survey data. Over 95% of referring physicians agreed that the current process of CI was satisfactory. Referring physicians and specialists reported issues with the referral process and perceived support in care for wait-listed patients. Patients reported positive experiences with access and navigation of arthritis care services but expressed concerns around communication and receiving minimal support for self-management of their arthritis before and after receiving specialist care. CONCLUSION This baseline evaluation of CI and triage for arthritis care indicates satisfaction with the service, but areas that require further consideration are referral completion, timely waiting lists, and further supporting patients to self-manage their arthritis.
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- Eloise C J Carr
- From the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; Division of Rheumatology, and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services, Calgary; Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton; Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. .,E.C. Carr, RN, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; M.M. Ortiz, RN, BN, Faculty of Nursing, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary; J.N. Patel, MBT, Pan-SCN Manager, Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; C.E. Barber, MD, FRCPC, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S. Katz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; J. Robert, BScN, Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; D. Mosher, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S.R. Teare, BScN Med, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Miller, PhD, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Homik, MD, MSc, Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; K. Dinsmore, MSc, Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic; D.A. Marshall, MHSA, PhD, Professor, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.
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- From the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; Division of Rheumatology, and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services, Calgary; Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton; Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.,E.C. Carr, RN, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; M.M. Ortiz, RN, BN, Faculty of Nursing, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary; J.N. Patel, MBT, Pan-SCN Manager, Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; C.E. Barber, MD, FRCPC, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S. Katz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; J. Robert, BScN, Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; D. Mosher, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S.R. Teare, BScN Med, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Miller, PhD, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Homik, MD, MSc, Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; K. Dinsmore, MSc, Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic; D.A. Marshall, MHSA, PhD, Professor, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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- From the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; Division of Rheumatology, and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services, Calgary; Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton; Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.,E.C. Carr, RN, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; M.M. Ortiz, RN, BN, Faculty of Nursing, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary; J.N. Patel, MBT, Pan-SCN Manager, Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; C.E. Barber, MD, FRCPC, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S. Katz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; J. Robert, BScN, Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; D. Mosher, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S.R. Teare, BScN Med, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Miller, PhD, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Homik, MD, MSc, Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; K. Dinsmore, MSc, Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic; D.A. Marshall, MHSA, PhD, Professor, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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- From the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; Division of Rheumatology, and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services, Calgary; Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton; Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.,E.C. Carr, RN, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; M.M. Ortiz, RN, BN, Faculty of Nursing, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary; J.N. Patel, MBT, Pan-SCN Manager, Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; C.E. Barber, MD, FRCPC, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S. Katz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; J. Robert, BScN, Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; D. Mosher, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S.R. Teare, BScN Med, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Miller, PhD, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Homik, MD, MSc, Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; K. Dinsmore, MSc, Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic; D.A. Marshall, MHSA, PhD, Professor, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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- From the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; Division of Rheumatology, and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services, Calgary; Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton; Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.,E.C. Carr, RN, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; M.M. Ortiz, RN, BN, Faculty of Nursing, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary; J.N. Patel, MBT, Pan-SCN Manager, Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; C.E. Barber, MD, FRCPC, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S. Katz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; J. Robert, BScN, Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; D. Mosher, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S.R. Teare, BScN Med, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Miller, PhD, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Homik, MD, MSc, Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; K. Dinsmore, MSc, Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic; D.A. Marshall, MHSA, PhD, Professor, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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- From the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; Division of Rheumatology, and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services, Calgary; Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton; Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.,E.C. Carr, RN, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; M.M. Ortiz, RN, BN, Faculty of Nursing, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary; J.N. Patel, MBT, Pan-SCN Manager, Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; C.E. Barber, MD, FRCPC, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S. Katz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; J. Robert, BScN, Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; D. Mosher, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S.R. Teare, BScN Med, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Miller, PhD, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Homik, MD, MSc, Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; K. Dinsmore, MSc, Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic; D.A. Marshall, MHSA, PhD, Professor, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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- From the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; Division of Rheumatology, and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services, Calgary; Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton; Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.,E.C. Carr, RN, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; M.M. Ortiz, RN, BN, Faculty of Nursing, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary; J.N. Patel, MBT, Pan-SCN Manager, Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; C.E. Barber, MD, FRCPC, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S. Katz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; J. Robert, BScN, Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; D. Mosher, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S.R. Teare, BScN Med, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Miller, PhD, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Homik, MD, MSc, Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; K. Dinsmore, MSc, Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic; D.A. Marshall, MHSA, PhD, Professor, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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- From the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; Division of Rheumatology, and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services, Calgary; Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton; Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.,E.C. Carr, RN, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; M.M. Ortiz, RN, BN, Faculty of Nursing, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary; J.N. Patel, MBT, Pan-SCN Manager, Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; C.E. Barber, MD, FRCPC, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S. Katz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; J. Robert, BScN, Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; D. Mosher, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S.R. Teare, BScN Med, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Miller, PhD, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Homik, MD, MSc, Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; K. Dinsmore, MSc, Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic; D.A. Marshall, MHSA, PhD, Professor, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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- From the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; Division of Rheumatology, and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services, Calgary; Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton; Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.,E.C. Carr, RN, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; M.M. Ortiz, RN, BN, Faculty of Nursing, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary; J.N. Patel, MBT, Pan-SCN Manager, Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; C.E. Barber, MD, FRCPC, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S. Katz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; J. Robert, BScN, Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; D. Mosher, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S.R. Teare, BScN Med, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Miller, PhD, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Homik, MD, MSc, Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; K. Dinsmore, MSc, Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic; D.A. Marshall, MHSA, PhD, Professor, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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- From the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; Division of Rheumatology, and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services, Calgary; Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton; Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.,E.C. Carr, RN, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; M.M. Ortiz, RN, BN, Faculty of Nursing, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary; J.N. Patel, MBT, Pan-SCN Manager, Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; C.E. Barber, MD, FRCPC, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S. Katz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; J. Robert, BScN, Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; D. Mosher, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S.R. Teare, BScN Med, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Miller, PhD, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Homik, MD, MSc, Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; K. Dinsmore, MSc, Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic; D.A. Marshall, MHSA, PhD, Professor, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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- From the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; Division of Rheumatology, and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services, Calgary; Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton; Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.,E.C. Carr, RN, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; M.M. Ortiz, RN, BN, Faculty of Nursing, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary; J.N. Patel, MBT, Pan-SCN Manager, Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; C.E. Barber, MD, FRCPC, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S. Katz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; J. Robert, BScN, Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; D. Mosher, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S.R. Teare, BScN Med, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Miller, PhD, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Homik, MD, MSc, Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; K. Dinsmore, MSc, Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic; D.A. Marshall, MHSA, PhD, Professor, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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- From the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; Division of Rheumatology, and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services, Calgary; Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton; Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.,E.C. Carr, RN, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary; M.M. Ortiz, RN, BN, Faculty of Nursing, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary; J.N. Patel, MBT, Pan-SCN Manager, Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; C.E. Barber, MD, FRCPC, PhD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S. Katz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; J. Robert, BScN, Surgery, and Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services; D. Mosher, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; S.R. Teare, BScN Med, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Miller, PhD, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary; J. Homik, MD, MSc, Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Alberta; K. Dinsmore, MSc, Chinook Bone and Joint Clinic; D.A. Marshall, MHSA, PhD, Professor, Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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Mrklas KJ, Barber T, Campbell-Scherer D, Green LA, Li LC, Marlett N, Miller J, Shewchuk B, Teare S, Wasylak T, Marshall DA. Co-Design in the Development of a Mobile Health App for the Management of Knee Osteoarthritis by Patients and Physicians: Qualitative Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020; 8:e17893. [PMID: 32673245 PMCID: PMC7382016 DOI: 10.2196/17893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite a doubling of osteoarthritis-targeted mobile health (mHealth) apps and high user interest and demand for health apps, their impact on patients, patient outcomes, and providers has not met expectations. Most health and medical apps fail to retain users longer than 90 days, and their potential for facilitating disease management, data sharing, and patient-provider communication is untapped. An important, recurrent criticism of app technology development is low user integration design. User integration ensures user needs, desires, functional requirements, and app aesthetics are responsive and reflect target user preferences. OBJECTIVE This study aims to describe the co-design process for developing a knee osteoarthritis minimum viable product (MVP) mHealth app with patients, family physicians, and researchers that facilitates guided, evidence-based self-management and patient-physician communication. METHODS Our qualitative co-design approach involved focus groups, prioritization activities, and a pre-post quality and satisfaction Kano survey. Study participants included family physicians, patient researchers and patients with knee osteoarthritis (including previous participants of related collaborative research), researchers, key stakeholders, and industry partners. The study setting was an academic health center in Southern Alberta. RESULTS Distinct differences exist between what patients, physicians, and researchers perceive are the most important, convenient, desirable, and actionable app functional requirements. Despite differences, study participants agreed that the MVP should be electronic, should track patient symptoms and activities, and include features customized for patient- and physician-identified factors and international guideline-based self-management strategies. Through the research process, participants negotiated consensus on their respective priority functional requirements. The highest priorities were a visual symptom graph, setting goals, exercise planning and daily tracking, and self-management strategies. The structured co-design with patients, physicians, and researchers established multiple collaborative processes, grounded in shared concepts, language, power, rationale, mutual learning, and respect for diversity and differing opinions. These shared team principles fostered an open and inclusive environment that allowed for effective conceptualization, negotiation, and group reflection, aided by the provision of tangible and ongoing support throughout the research process, which encouraged team members to question conventional thinking. Group-, subgroup-, and individual-level data helped the team reveal how and for whom perspectives about individual functional requirements changed or remained stable over the course of the study. This provided valuable insight into how and why consensus emerged, despite the presence of multiple and differing underlying rationales for functional requirement prioritization. CONCLUSIONS It is feasible to preserve the diversity of perspectives while negotiating a consensus on the core functional requirements of an mHealth prototype app for knee osteoarthritis management. Our study sample was purposely constructed to facilitate high co-design interactivity. This study revealed important differences between the patient, physician, and researcher preferences for functional requirements of an mHealth app that did not preclude the development of consensus.
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- Kelly J Mrklas
- Strategic Clinical Networks, Provincial Clinical Excellence, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Enhancing Alberta Primary Care Research Networks, Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Enhancing Alberta Primary Care Research Networks, Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Arthritis Research Canada, Richmond, BC, Canada
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- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Strategic Clinical Networks, Provincial Clinical Excellence, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Tew M, Dalziel K, Clarke P, Smith A, Choong PF, Dowsey M. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs): can they be used to guide patient-centered care and optimize outcomes in total knee replacement? Qual Life Res 2020; 29:3273-3283. [PMID: 32651804 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02577-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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PURPOSE As patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are increasingly integrated into clinical practice, there is a need to translate collected data into valuable information to guide and improve the quality and value of patient care. The purpose of this study was to investigate health-related quality-of-life (QoL) trajectories in the 5 years following total knee replacement (TKR) and the patient characteristics associated with these trajectories. The feasibility of translating QoL trajectories into valuable information for guiding patient-centered care was also explored. METHODS Data on patients who underwent TKR between 2006 and 2011 from a single-institution registry were extracted including patient-reported QoL (captured using the Short Form Survey (SF-12) instrument) up to 5 years post-surgery. QoL trajectories were modelled using latent class growth analysis. Quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) were calculated to illustrate longer term health benefit. Multinomial logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the association between trajectory groups and baseline patient characteristics. RESULTS After exclusions, 1553 patients out of 1892 were included in the analysis. Six unique QoL trajectories were identified; with differing levels at baseline and improvement patterns post-surgery. Only 18.4% of patients were identified to be in the most positive QoL trajectory (low baseline, large sustainable improvement after surgery) associated with the greatest gain in QALY. These patients were likely to be younger, have no co-morbidities and report greater pain at pre-surgery than most in other QoL trajectories. CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrate the importance of underlying heterogeneity in QoL trajectories, resulting in variable QALY gains. There is scope in translating routinely collected PROMs to improve shared decision-making allowing for more patient engagement. However, further research is required to identify suitable approaches of its implementation into practice to guide clinical care and maximize patient outcomes.
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- Michelle Tew
- Centre for Health Policy, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton 3053, Victoria, Australia.
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- Centre for Health Policy, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton 3053, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Health Policy, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie Street, Carlton 3053, Victoria, Australia
- Health Economics Research Centre, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics, St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics, St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Choojaturo S, Sindhu S, Utriyaprasit K, Viwatwongkasem C. Factors associated with access to health services and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis patients: a multilevel cross-sectional study. BMC Health Serv Res 2019; 19:688. [PMID: 31604433 PMCID: PMC6788102 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4441-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The main purpose of health service systems is to improve patients' quality of life (QoL) and to ensure equitable access to health services. However, in reality, nearly half of knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients present to the health system do not have access to health services, and their QoL remains poor. These circumstances raise important questions about what (if any) factors can improve health care accessibility and QoL for knee OA patients. METHODS A multicenter, cross-sectional survey was performed with 618 knee OA patients who received care at 16 hospitals in Thailand. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was conducted to investigate the association of health service factors and patient factors with access to health services and QoL. RESULTS The QoL of knee OA patients was very poor (mean score = 33.8). Only 2.1% of the knee OA patients found it easy to obtain medical care when needed. Approximately 39.4% of them were able to access appropriate interventions before being referred for knee replacement. More than 85% of orthopedic health services had implemented chronic disease management (CDM) policy into practice. However, the implementation was basic, with an average score of 5.9. SEM showed that QoL was determined by both health system factors (β = .10, p = .01) and patient factors (β = .29, p = .00 for self-management and β = -.49, p = .00 for disease factors). Access to health services was determined by self-management (β = .10, p = .01), but it was not significantly associated with QoL (β = .00, p = 1.0). CONCLUSIONS This study provides compelling information about self-management, access to health services and QoL from the individual and health service system perspectives. Furthermore, it identifies a need to develop health services that are better attuned to the patient's background, such as socioeconomic status, disease severity, and self-management skills.
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- Siriwan Choojaturo
- Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700 Thailand
- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400 Thailand
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- Mahidol University, Faculty of Nursing, 2 Wang Lang Road, Siriraj, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700 Thailand
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- Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700 Thailand
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400 Thailand
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Malterud K, Elvbakken KT. Patients participating as co-researchers in health research: A systematic review of outcomes and experiences. Scand J Public Health 2019; 48:617-628. [PMID: 31319762 DOI: 10.1177/1403494819863514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Aims: We aimed to map out the scope and type of health research studies with patients involved as co-researchers throughout the research process and to explore the outcomes and experiences of such research. Methods: We conducted a narrative review by systematically searching selected databases. A total of 1451 hits were identified and screened, and 17 studies were included and categorised by type of health problem, design, publication sources and modes of presentation. We conducted an inductive, iterative analysis of outcomes and experiences of patient involvement. Results: We identified two types of impact from studies with patients participating as co-researchers: (a) patient involvement as primary focus, where seven articles largely reported and reflected upon the shared experiences, and (b) patient involvement as strategy, where 10 articles presented results from empirical studies of specific health problems, with patient involvement used as a strategy to expand understanding. The first group of studies reported collaborative processes and resource investments, while the second group addressed specific health problems from a distinctive perspective due to patient involvement. Several studies in both groups repeated or confirmed positive values of user involvement rather than providing original findings. In both groups, methodological standards were often downgraded to provide access for the co-researchers. Conclusions: These articles, where the co-researcher model represents the contemporary superior level of patient involvement, may indicate that mere collaboration efforts are prioritised at the expense of knowledge outcomes and scientific quality. Collaboration formats other than participation as co-researchers may be necessary for patient involvement in medical research to add to the existing knowledge.
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- Kirsti Malterud
- Research Unit for General Practice, NORCE Norwegian Research Centre, Norway.,Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Norway.,Research Unit for General Practice and Section of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Administration and Organization Theory, University of Bergen, Norway
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Carr ECJ, Patel JN, Ortiz MM, Miller JL, Teare SR, Barber CEH, Marshall DA. Co-design of a patient experience survey for arthritis central intake: an example of meaningful patient engagement in healthcare design. BMC Health Serv Res 2019; 19:355. [PMID: 31164176 PMCID: PMC6549374 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4196-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To describe the process of patient engagement to co-design a patient experience survey for people with arthritis referred to central intake. METHODS We used a participatory design to engage with patients to co-design a patient experience survey that comprised three connected phases: 1) Identifying the needs of patients with arthritis, 2) Developing a set of key performance indicators, and 3) Determining the survey items for the patient experience survey. RESULTS Patient recommendations for high quality healthcare care means support to manage arthritis, to live a meaningful life by providing the right knowledge, professional support, and professional relationship. The concept of integrated care was a core requirement from the patients' perspective for the delivery of high quality arthritis care. Patients experience with care was ranked in the top 10 of 28 Key Performance Indicators for the evaluation of central intake, with 95% of stakeholders rating it as 9/10 for importance. A stakeholder team, including Patient and Community Engagement Researchers (PaCER), mapped and rated 41 survey items from four validated surveys. The final patient experience survey had 23 items. CONCLUSION The process of patient engagement to co-design a patient experience survey, for people with arthritis, identified aspects of care that had not been previously recognized. The linear organization of frameworks used to report patient engagement in research does not always capture the complexity of reality. Additional resources of cost, time and expertise for patient engagement in co-design activity are recognized and should be included, where possible, to ensure high quality data is captured.
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- Eloise C. J. Carr
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, PF2237, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Canada
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- Pan-SCN Manager, Strategic Clinical Networks™, Alberta Health Services, 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4 Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, PF2237, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Canada
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- O’Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary, 3280, Hospital Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6 Canada
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- O’Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary, 3280, Hospital Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6 Canada
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- Arthritis Research Center, University of Calgary, HRIC 3AA20, 3280, Hospital Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6 Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Health Research Innovation Centre (HRIC) – 3C56, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6 Canada
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Barber T, Sharif B, Teare S, Miller J, Shewchuk B, Green LA, Marlett N, Cibere J, Mrklas K, Wasylak T, Li LC, Campbell-Scherer D, Marshall DA. Qualitative study to elicit patients' and primary care physicians' perspectives on the use of a self-management mobile health application for knee osteoarthritis. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e024016. [PMID: 30782723 PMCID: PMC6361338 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To elicit perspectives of family physicians and patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) on KOA, its treatment/management and the use of a mobile health application (app) to help patients self-manage their KOA. DESIGN A qualitative study using Cognitive Task Analysis for physician interviews and peer-to-peer semistructured interviews for patients according to the Patient and Community Engagement Research (PaCER) method. SETTING Primary care practices and patient researchers at an academic centre in Southern Alberta. PARTICIPANTS Intentional sampling of family physicians (n=4; 75% women) and patients with KOA who had taken part in previous PaCER studies and had experienced knee pain on most days of the month at any time in the past (n=5; 60% women). RESULTS Physician and patient views about KOA were starkly contrasting. Patient participants expressed that KOA seriously impacted their lives and lifestyles, and they wanted their knee pain to be considered as important as other health problems. In contrast, physicians uniformly conceptualised KOA as a relatively minor health problem, although they still recognised it as a painful condition that often limits patients' activities. Consequently, physicians did not regard KOA as a condition to be proactively and aggressively managed. The gap between physicians' and patients' conceptualisation of KOA and its treatment extended to the use of an app for self-management. While patients were supportive of the app, physicians were sceptical of its use and focused more on accountability and patient resources. CONCLUSIONS The clear discord between physicians' mental models and patients' lived experience and perceived needs around KOA emphasised a gap in understanding and communication about treatment and management of KOA. As such, this preliminary and formative research will inform a codesign approach to develop an app that will act as a communications tool between patients and physicians, enabling patient-physician discussions regarding modifiable self-management options based on a patient's perspectives and needs.
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- Tanya Barber
- Enhancing Alberta Primary Care Research Networks (EnACt), Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- O'Brien Institute for Public Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Enhancing Alberta Primary Care Research Networks (EnACt), Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Department of Family Medicine, Univeristy of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Strategic Clinical Networks, Research and Innovation Analytics, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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de Wit M, Kirwan JR, Tugwell P, Beaton D, Boers M, Brooks P, Collins S, Conaghan PG, D'Agostino MA, Hofstetter C, Hughes R, Leong A, Lyddiatt A, March L, May J, Montie P, Richards P, Simon LS, Singh JA, Strand V, Voshaar M, Bingham CO, Gossec L. Successful Stepwise Development of Patient Research Partnership: 14 Years' Experience of Actions and Consequences in Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT). PATIENT-PATIENT CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2017; 10:141-152. [PMID: 27704486 PMCID: PMC5362656 DOI: 10.1007/s40271-016-0198-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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There is increasing interest in making patient participation an integral component of medical research. However, practical guidance on optimizing this engagement in healthcare is scarce. Since 2002, patient involvement has been one of the key features of the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) international consensus effort. Based on a review of cumulative data from qualitative studies and internal surveys among OMERACT participants, we explored the potential benefits and challenges of involving patient research partners in conferences and working group activities. We supplemented our review with personal experiences and reflections regarding patient participation in the OMERACT process. We found that between 2002 and 2016, 67 patients have attended OMERACT conferences, of whom 28 had sustained involvement; many other patients contributed to OMERACT working groups. Their participation provided face validity to the OMERACT process and expanded the research agenda. Essential facilitators have been the financial commitment to guarantee sustainable involvement of patients at these conferences, procedures for recruitment, selection and support, and dedicated time allocated in the program for patient issues. Current challenges include the representativeness of the patient panel, risk of pseudo-professionalization, and disparity in patients’ and researchers’ perception of involvement. In conclusion, OMERACT has embedded long-term patient involvement in the consensus-building process on the measurement of core health outcomes. This integrative process continues to evolve iteratively. We believe that the practical points raised here can improve participatory research implementation.
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- Maarten de Wit
- OMERACT Patient Research Partner, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. .,Department of Medical Humanities, VU University Medical Centre/EMGO+ instituut, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Academic Rheumatology Unit, Bristol Royal Infirmary, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS2 8HW, UK
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Outcomes Research, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Center, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Health Policy School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- NIHR Leeds Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit, Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hôpital Ambroise Paré, APHP, Université Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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- Ashford St Peter's Foundation trust Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey, UK
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- OMERACT Patient Research Partner, Santa Barbara, CA, USA.,Healthy Motivations, Santa Barbara, CA, 93108, USA.,Bone and Joint Decade, The Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health, Truro, Cornwall, UK
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- OMERACT Patient Research Partner, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Sydney Medical School and School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Department of Rheumatology, Royal North Shore, St. Leonards, NSW, Australia
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- OMERACT Patient Research Partner, Seattle, WA, USA
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- OMERACT Patient Research Partner, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Arthritis Patient Advisory Board, Arthritis Research Centre Canada, Richmond, BC, Canada
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- Academic Rheumatology Unit, Bristol Royal Infirmary, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS2 8HW, UK.,OMERACT Patient Research Partner, Bristol, UK
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- Medicine Service, VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA.,Division of Epidemiology at School of Public Health, Department of Medicine at School of Medicine, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, 35294-0022, USA.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division Immunology/Rheumatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- OMERACT Patient Research Partner, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Psychology, Health and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Division of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, GRC-08, Paris, France.,Rheumatology Department, Pitie-Salpétrière Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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Wilson T, Miller J, Teare S, Penman C, Pearson W, Marlett NJ, Shklarov S, Diane Galbraith P, Southern DA, Knudtson ML, Norris CM, James MT, Wilton SB. Patient perspectives on engagement in decision-making in early management of non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome: a qualitative study. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2017; 17:153. [PMID: 29179716 PMCID: PMC5704522 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-017-0555-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Accepted: 11/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Surveys of patients suggest many want to be actively involved in treatment decisions for acute coronary syndromes. However, patient experiences of their engagement and participation in early phase decision-making have not been well described. Methods We performed a patient led qualitative study to explore patient experiences with decision-making processes when admitted to hospital with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome. Trained patient-researchers conducted the study via a three-phase approach using focus groups and semi-structured interviews and employing grounded theory methodology. Results Twenty patients discharged within one year of a non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome participated in the study. Several common themes emerged. First, patients characterized the admission and early treatment of ACS as a rapidly unfolding process where they had little control. Participants felt they played a passive role in early phase decision-making. Furthermore, participants described feeling reduced capacity for decision-making owing to fear and mental stress from acute illness, and therefore most but not all participants were relieved that expert clinicians made decisions for them. Finally, once past the emergent phase of care, participants wanted to retake a more active role in their treatment and follow-up plans. Conclusions Patients admitted with ACS often do not take an active role in initial clinical decisions, and are satisfied to allow the medical team to direct early phase care. These results provide important insight relevant to designing patient-centered interventions in ACS and other urgent care situations.
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- Todd Wilson
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Patient and Community Engagement Research program, O'Brien Institute of Public Health, Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Patient and Community Engagement Research program, O'Brien Institute of Public Health, Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Patient and Community Engagement Research program, O'Brien Institute of Public Health, Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Patient and Community Engagement Research program, O'Brien Institute of Public Health, Cumming School of Medicine, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Department of Cardiac Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, GE64 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, 4-171 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, TCG 1C9, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada. .,Department of Cardiac Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada. .,Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, GE64 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada.
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Patient engagement in research with older adults with cancer. J Geriatr Oncol 2017; 8:391-396. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2017.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2017] [Revised: 03/27/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Egerton T, Nelligan R, Setchell J, Atkins L, Bennell KL. General practitioners' perspectives on a proposed new model of service delivery for primary care management of knee osteoarthritis: a qualitative study. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2017; 18:85. [PMID: 28882108 PMCID: PMC5590156 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-017-0656-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Effective management of people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) requires development of new models of care, and successful implementation relies on engagement of general practitioners (GPs). This study used a qualitative methodology to identify potential factors influencing GPs' engagement with a proposed new model of service delivery to provide evidence-based care for patients with knee OA and achieve better patient outcomes. METHODS Semi-structured telephone interviews with 11 GPs were conducted. Based on a theoretical model of behaviour, interview questions were designed to elicit perspectives on a remotely-delivered (telephone-based) service to support behaviour change and self-management for patients with knee OA, with a focus on exercise and weight loss. Transcripts were analysed using an inductive thematic approach, and GPs' opinions were organised using the APEASE (affordability, practicability, effectiveness, acceptability, safety/side effects and equity) criteria as themes. RESULTS GPs expressed concerns about potential for confusion, incongruence of information and advice, disconnect with other schemes and initiatives, loss of control of patient care, lack of belief in the need and benefits of proposed service, resistance to change because of lack of familiarity with the procedures and the service, and reluctance to trust in the skills and abilities of the health professionals providing the care support. GPs also recognised the potential benefits of the extra support for patients, and improved access for remote patients to clinicians with specialist knowledge. CONCLUSION The findings can be used to optimise implementation and engagement with a remotely-delivered 'care support team' model by GPs.
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- Thorlene Egerton
- Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Gillis C, Gill M, Marlett N, MacKean G, GermAnn K, Gilmour L, Nelson G, Wasylak T, Nguyen S, Araujo E, Zelinsky S, Gramlich L. Patients as partners in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: A qualitative patient-led study. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e017002. [PMID: 28647727 PMCID: PMC5726093 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Explore the experience of patients undergoing colorectal surgery within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme. Use these experiential data to inform the development of a framework to support ongoing, meaningful patient engagement in ERAS. DESIGN Qualitative patient-led study using focus groups and narrative interviews. Data were analysed iteratively using a Participatory Grounded Theory approach. SETTING Five tertiary care centres in Alberta, Canada, following the ERAS programme. PARTICIPANTS Twenty-seven patients who had undergone colorectal surgery in the last 12 months were recruited through purposive sampling. Seven patients participated in a codesign focus group to set and prioritise the research direction. Narrative interviews were conducted with 20 patients. RESULTS Patients perceived that an ERAS programme should not be limited to the perioperative period, but should encompass the journey from diagnosis to recovery. Practical recommendations to improve the patient experience across the surgical continuum, and enhance patient engagement within ERAS included: (1) fully explain every protocol, and the purpose of the protocol, both before surgery and while in-hospital, so that patients can become knowledgeable partners in their recovery; (2) extend ERAS guidelines to the presurgery phase, so that patients can be ready emotionally, psychologically and physically for surgery; (3) extend ERAS guidelines to the recovery period at home to avoid stressful situations for patients and families; (4) consider activating a programme where experienced patients can provide peer support; (5) one size does not fit all; personalised adaptations within the standardised pathway are required.Drawing upon these data, and through consultation with ERAS Alberta stakeholders, the ERAS team developed a matrix to guide sustained patient involvement and action throughout the surgical care continuum at three levels: individual, unit and ERAS system. CONCLUSION This patient-led study generated new insights into the needs of ERAS patients and informed the development of a framework to improve patient experiences and outcomes.
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- Chelsia Gillis
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- PaCER Innovates, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- PaCER Innovates, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Independent Health and Human Services Research and Evaluation, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- ERAS Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Departments of Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Strategic Clinical Networksâ„¢, Alberta, Canada
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- PaCER Innovates, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- PaCER Innovates, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- PaCER Innovates, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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