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Chhatwal K, Deighton A, Dhir A, Kumar VV, Titus-Glover S, Shah D, Holt L. Digital tools in cardiac reperfusion pathways: A systematic review. Future Healthc J 2024; 11:100128. [PMID: 38689702 PMCID: PMC11059274 DOI: 10.7861/fhj.2023-0033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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With health and surgery increasingly aided by digital technologies, there exists a growing impetus to understand how such tools must integrate into existing clinical pathways to ensure a positive impact on patient and organisational outcomes. Consequently, this study sought to collate evidence on the use of digital technology in cardiac reperfusion surgeries. We systematically searched three scientific databases for relevant articles. In total, 1,092 articles were retrieved, with 126 screened using inclusion/exclusion criteria, and 21 selected for analysis. Articles reported on the use of virtual reality, mHealth and telehealth in cardiovascular reperfusion procedures, ranging from surgical training regimens to postoperative rehabilitation. Here, despite clinical advantages, limitations were highlighted, including cost, ineffective interfaces and extensive training needed to operate novel digital tools. Nevertheless with further development and input from patient stakeholders, many limitations look set to dematerialise and provide tangible improvements to the benefit of patients and hard-pressed health institutions.
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- Foundation year 1 doctor, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Foundation year 1 doctor, North Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, UK
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- Medical student, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK
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- Medical student, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK
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- Medical student, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK
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- Medical student, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK
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Lee S, Bohplian S, Bronas UG. Accelerometer Use to Measure Physical Activity in Older Adults With Coronary Artery Disease: An Integrative Review. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2023; 38:568-580. [PMID: 37816084 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000000959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Physical activity is necessary for improved health outcomes among older adults with coronary artery disease (CAD), and device-based assessment of physical activity is preferred for accurate measurement. Many previous studies have applied accelerometry to examine physical activity in this population, but no reviews have systematically examined the application of various accelerometers to measure physical activity in older adults with CAD. OBJECTIVE This integrative review aimed to examine accelerometry application to measure physical activity in older adults with CAD and provide guidance for accelerometer selection and settings. METHODS Six databases-CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, EMBASE, and Google Scholar-were searched for information sources. Authors of selected studies applied accelerometers to measure physical activity and included adults 60 years or older with CAD. RESULTS Among 12 studies reviewed, 5 were randomized controlled trials, and most used an age cutoff of 65 years for older adults. The most frequently used accelerometer was the RT3, and the most common device placement was the waist/hip. Data collection duration was typically 3 consecutive days. However, many study authors did not report epoch length, sampling frequency, number of valid hours of data required per day, total number of valid days of data needed, or criteria for nonwear time. CONCLUSIONS On the basis of data synthesis and previous study results, triaxial research-grade accelerometers, waist/hip placement, and a 5- to 7-day monitoring period are recommended for measuring physical activity in older adults with CAD. However, the study purpose, device and participant characteristics, and physical activity outcomes of interest should be considered during device selection.
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Demirsoy E, Mavioglu I, Dogan E, Gulmez H, Dindar I, Erol MK. The Feasibility and Early Results of Multivessel Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for All Comers. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5663. [PMID: 37685730 PMCID: PMC10488478 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12175663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Cardiovascular surgery advancements have emerged with various minimally invasive approaches for treating multivessel coronary disease to improve outcomes and minimize the burden associated with conventional cardiac surgery. We present our clinical experience and minimally invasive coronary bypass techniques through minithoracotomy, which we apply without selection to patients who have decided to have elective surgery for multivessel isolated coronary artery disease. METHODS It consists of 230 consecutive patients operated by the same team with this method between July 2020 and September 2022. The patients were assigned to one of the two methods preoperatively to their accompanying comorbidities and operated on either with blood cardioplegia via 5 to 7 cm left anterior minithoracotomy, with on-pump clamped technique or without pump via left anterolateral minithoracotomy. RESULTS Mortality was observed in two of our patients (0.9%), but myocardial infarction was not observed in our patients in the early postoperative period. None of our patients required conversion to sternotomy (0%). Five patients' needed reoperation from the same incision due to postoperative bleeding (2.2%), and atrial fibrillation developed in 17 patients in the postoperative period (7.4%). The mean number of bypasses was found to be 3.0 ± 0.9. CONCLUSIONS Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery via minithoracotomy can be routinely reproduced safely. More long-term results and more multicenter studies are needed for more widespread acceptance of the technique.
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- Ergun Demirsoy
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sisli Kolan International Hospital, Kaptanpaşa Mahellesi Darulaceze Caddesi No 14, Sisli, 34384 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Private Practice, Sisli, 34394 Istanbul, Turkey;
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sisli Kolan International Hospital, Kaptanpaşa Mahellesi Darulaceze Caddesi No 14, Sisli, 34384 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sisli Kolan International Hospital, Kaptanpaşa Mahellesi Darulaceze Caddesi No 14, Sisli, 34384 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Cardiology, Sisli Kolan International Hospital, 34384 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Cardiology, Sisli Kolan International Hospital, 34384 Istanbul, Turkey
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Pritchard MW, Lewis SR, Robinson A, Gibson SV, Chuter A, Copeland RJ, Lawson E, Smith AF. Effectiveness of the perioperative encounter in promoting regular exercise and physical activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. EClinicalMedicine 2023; 57:101806. [PMID: 36816345 PMCID: PMC9929685 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2022.101806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Low levels of physical activity (PA) are associated with poorer health outcomes. The perioperative encounter (extending from initial contact in primary care to beyond discharge from hospital) is potentially a good time to intervene, but data regarding the effectiveness of interventions are scarce. To address this, we systematically reviewed existing literature to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions applied perioperatively to facilitate PA in the medium to long-term (at least six months after the intervention). METHODS In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL, Cochrane Library), MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, PsycInfo, and SPORTDiscus from database inception to October 22nd 2020, with an updated search done on August 4th 2022. We searched clinical trials registers, and conducted forward- and backward-citation searches. We included randomised controlled trials and quasi-randomised trials comparing PA interventions with usual care, or another PA intervention, in adults who were scheduled for, or had recently undergone, surgery. We included trials which reported our primary outcomes: amount of PA or whether participants were engaged in PA at least six months after the intervention. A random effects meta-analysis was used to pool data across studies as risk ratios (RR), or standardised mean differences (SMDs), which we interpreted using Cohen. We used the Cochrane risk of bias tool and used GRADE to assess the certainty of the evidence. This study is registered with PROSPERO, CRD42019139008. FINDINGS We found 57 trials including 8548 adults and compared 71 interventions facilitating PA. Most interventions were started postoperatively and included multiple components. Compared with usual care, interventions may slightly increase the number of minutes of PA per day or week (SMD 0.17, 95% CI 0.09-0.26; 14 studies, 2172 participants; I2 = 0%), and people's engagement in PA at the study's end (RR 1.19, 95% CI 0.96-1.47; 9 studies, 882 participants; I2 = 25%); this was moderate-certainty evidence. Some studies compared two different types of interventions but it was often not feasible to combine data in analysis. The effect estimates generally indicated little difference between intervention designs and we judged all the evidence for these comparisons to be very low certainty. Thirty-six studies (63%) had low risk of selection bias for sequence generation, 27 studies (47%) had low risk of bias for allocation concealment, and 56 studies (98%) had a high risk of performance bias. For detection bias for PA outcomes, we judged 30 studies (53%) that used subjective measurement tools to have a high risk of detection bias. INTERPRETATION Interventions delivered in the perioperative setting, aimed at enhancing PA in the medium to long-term, may have overall benefit. However, because of imprecision in some of the findings, we could not rule out the possibility of no change in PA. FUNDING National Institute for Health Research Health Services and Delivery Research programme (NIHR127879).
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- Michael W. Pritchard
- Lancaster Patient Safety Research Unit, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster, UK
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- Bone and Joint Health, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Lancaster Patient Safety Research Unit, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster, UK
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- The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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- Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster, UK
- Corresponding author. Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster, LA1 4RP, UK.
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Yu T, Xu H, Sui X, Zhang X, Pang Y, Yu T, Lian X, Zeng T, Wu Y, Leng X, Li F. The effectiveness of eHealth interventions on moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity among cardiac rehabilitation participants: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Preprint). J Med Internet Res 2022; 25:e42845. [PMID: 36989017 PMCID: PMC10131595 DOI: 10.2196/42845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiac rehabilitation is a class IA recommendation for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Physical activity is the core component and core competency of a cardiac rehabilitation program. However, many patients with cardiovascular diseases are failing to meet cardiac rehabilitation guidelines that recommend moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity. OBJECTIVE The major objective of this study was to review the evidence of the effectiveness of eHealth interventions in increasing moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity among patients in cardiac rehabilitation. The secondary objective was to examine the effectiveness of eHealth interventions in improving cardiovascular-related outcomes, that is, cardiorespiratory fitness, waist circumference, and systolic blood pressure. METHODS A comprehensive search strategy was developed, and a systematic search of 4 electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library) was conducted for papers published from the start of the creation of the database until November 27, 2022. Experimental studies reporting on eHealth interventions designed to increase moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity among patients in cardiac rehabilitation were included. Multiple unblinded reviewers determined the study eligibility and extracted data. Risk of bias was evaluated using the Cochrane Collaboration Tool for randomized controlled trials and the Cochrane Effective Practice and Organization of Care group methods for nonrandomized controlled trials. A random-effect model was used to provide the summary measures of effect (ie, standardized mean difference and 95% CI). All statistical analyses were performed using Stata 17. RESULTS We screened 3636 studies, but only 29 studies were included in the final review, of which 18 were included in the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis demonstrated that eHealth interventions improved moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (standardized mean difference=0.18, 95% CI 0.07-0.28; P=.001) and vigorous-intensity physical activity (standardized mean difference=0.2, 95% CI 0.00-0.39; P=.048) but did not improve moderate-intensity physical activity (standardized mean difference=0.19, 95% CI -0.12 to 0.51; P=.23). No changes were observed in the cardiovascular-related outcomes. Post hoc subgroup analyses identified that wearable-based, web-based, and communication-based eHealth intervention delivery methods were effective. CONCLUSIONS eHealth interventions are effective at increasing minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity among patients in cardiac rehabilitation. There was no difference in the effectiveness of the major eHealth intervention delivery methods, thereby providing evidence that in the future, health care professionals and researchers can personalize convenient and affordable interventions tailored to patient characteristics and needs to eliminate the inconvenience of visiting center-based cardiac rehabilitation programs during the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide better support for home-based maintenance of cardiac rehabilitation. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42021278029; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=278029.
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- Tianzhuo Yu
- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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van Steenbergen G, van Veghel D, van Lieshout D, Sperwer M, Ter Woorst J, Dekker L. Effects of Video-Based Patient Education and Consultation on Unplanned Health Care Utilization and Early Recovery After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (IMPROV-ED): Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e37728. [PMID: 36018625 PMCID: PMC9463622 DOI: 10.2196/37728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health care utilization after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is high and is partly of an unplanned nature. eHealth applications have been proposed to reduce care consumption, which involve and assist patients in their recovery. In this way, health care expenses could be reduced and quality of care could be improved. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate if an eHealth program can reduce unplanned health care utilization and improve mental and physical health in the first 6 weeks after CABG surgery. METHODS A single-blind randomized controlled trial was performed, in which patients scheduled for nonacute CABG surgery were included from a single center in the Netherlands between February 2020 and October 2021. Participants in the intervention group had, alongside standard care, access to an eHealth program consisting of online education videos and video consultations developed in conjunction with the Dutch Heart Foundation. The control group received standard care. The primary outcome was the volume and costs of a composite of unplanned health care utilization, including emergency department visits, outpatient clinic visits, rehospitalization, patient-initiated telephone consultations, and visits to a general practitioner, measured using the Medical Technology Assessment Medical Consumption Questionnaire. Patient-reported anxiety and recovery were also assessed. Intention-to-treat and "users-only" analyses were used. RESULTS During the study period, 280 patients were enrolled and randomly allocated at a 1:1 ratio to the intervention or control group. The intention-to-treat analysis consisted of 136 and 135 patients in the intervention and control group, respectively. At 6 weeks, the primary endpoint had occurred in 43 of 136 (31.6%) patients in the intervention group and in 61 of 135 (45.2%) patients in the control group (hazard ratio 0.56, 95% CI 0.34-0.92). Recovery was faster in the intervention group, whereas anxiety was similar between study groups. "Users-only" analysis yielded similar results. CONCLUSIONS An eHealth strategy comprising educational videos and video consultations can reduce unplanned health care utilization and can aid in faster patient-reported recovery in patients following CABG surgery. TRIAL REGISTRATION Netherlands Trial Registry NL8510; https://trialsearch.who.int/Trial2.aspx?TrialID=NL8510. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR2-10.1007/s12471-020-01508-9.
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- Gijs van Steenbergen
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Catharina Heart Centre, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Catharina Heart Centre, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Catharina Heart Centre, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Catharina Heart Centre, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, Netherlands.,Department of Biomedical Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Ni R, Liu M, Huang S, Yang J. Effects of eHealth Interventions on Quality of Life and Psychological Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e40090. [PMID: 35972792 PMCID: PMC9428777 DOI: 10.2196/40090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients undergoing heart surgery may experience a range of physiological changes, and the postoperative recovery time is long. Patients and their families often have concerns about quality of life (QoL) after discharge. eHealth interventions may improve patient participation, ensure positive and effective health management, improve the quality of at-home care and the patient's quality of life, and reduce rates of depression. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of eHealth interventions on the physiology, psychology, and compliance of adult patients after cardiac surgery to provide a theoretical basis for clinical practice. METHODS We conducted systematic searches of the following 4 electronic databases: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Mean (SD) values were used to calculate the pooled effect sizes for all consecutive data, including QoL, anxiety, and depression. Where the same results were obtained using different instruments, we chose the standardized mean difference with a 95% CI to represent the combined effect size; otherwise, the mean difference (MD) with a 95% CI was used. Odds ratios were used to calculate the combined effect size for all dichotomous data. The Cohen Q test for chi-square distribution and an inconsistency index (I2) were used to test for heterogeneity among the studies. We chose a fixed-effects model to estimate the effect size if there was no significant heterogeneity in the data (I2≤50%); otherwise, a random-effects model was used. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2). RESULTS The search identified 3632 papers, of which 19 met the inclusion criteria. In terms of physical outcomes, the score of the control group was lower than that of the intervention group (MD 0.15, 95% CI 0.03-0.27, I2=0%, P=.02). There was no significant difference in the mental outcomes between the intervention and control groups (MD 0.10, 95% CI -0.03 to 0.24, I2=46.4%, P=.14). The control group's score was lower than that of the intervention group for the depression outcomes (MD -0.53, 95% CI -0.89 to -0.17, I2=57.1%, P=.004). Compliance outcomes improved in most intervention groups. The results of the sensitivity analysis were robust. Nearly half of the included studies (9/19, 47%) had a moderate to high risk of bias. The quality of the evidence was medium to low. CONCLUSIONS eHealth improved the physical component of quality of life and depression after cardiac surgery; however, there was no statistical difference in the mental component of quality of life. The effectiveness of eHealth on patient compliance has been debated. Further high-quality studies on digital health are required. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022327305; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=327305.
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- Ruping Ni
- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.,College of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.,College of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.,College of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China.,College of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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D'Amore C, Reid JC, Chan M, Fan S, Huang A, Louie J, Tran A, Chauvin S, Beauchamp MK. Title: Systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions including smart-technology compared to face-to-face physical activity interventions in older adults (Preprint). J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e36134. [DOI: 10.2196/36134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Gray E, Dasanayake S, Sangelaji B, Hale L, Skinner M. Factors influencing physical activity engagement following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A mixed methods systematic review. Heart Lung 2021; 50:589-598. [PMID: 34087676 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2021.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Engagement in physical activity during the initial months following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is important in order to improve health, quality of life and functional outcomes. There are, however, many potential barriers to physical activity engagement during the recovery period. No review studies have focused on barriers and facilitators to engagement in physical activity during the early stages of recovery following CABG surgery. OBJECTIVE To explore the factors that influence engagement in physical activity during the first three months following CABG surgery. METHODS Four electronic databases were searched. Extracted data from selected studies were synthesised using the Joanna Briggs Institute convergent integrated approach. RESULTS Nineteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Four main themes that influenced engagement were identified: sociodemographic variables; physical symptoms; psychosocial factors; and environmental factors. More barriers were identified than facilitating factors. Psychosocial factors were the most commonly reported barriers in the literature. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this review provide insights into factors that inhibit and facilitate engagement in physical activity following CABG surgery. Further research specifically exploring factors that influence engagement, especially facilitators, is required.
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- Emily Gray
- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, Division of Health Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, Division of Health Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, Division of Health Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, Division of Health Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, Division of Health Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
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The effect of remote patient monitoring on discharge outcomes in post-coronary artery bypass graft surgery patients. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2021; 33:580-585. [DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Wongvibulsin S, Habeos EE, Huynh PP, Xun H, Shan R, Porosnicu Rodriguez KA, Wang J, Gandapur YK, Osuji N, Shah LM, Spaulding EM, Hung G, Knowles K, Yang WE, Marvel FA, Levin E, Maron DJ, Gordon NF, Martin SS. Digital Health Interventions for Cardiac Rehabilitation: Systematic Literature Review. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e18773. [PMID: 33555259 PMCID: PMC7899799 DOI: 10.2196/18773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 11/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Despite strong evidence supporting the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation (CR), over 80% of eligible patients do not participate in CR. Digital health technologies (ie, the delivery of care using the internet, wearable devices, and mobile apps) have the potential to address the challenges associated with traditional facility-based CR programs, but little is known about the comprehensiveness of these interventions to serve as digital approaches to CR. Overall, there is a lack of a systematic evaluation of the current literature on digital interventions for CR. Objective The objective of this systematic literature review is to provide an in-depth analysis of the potential of digital health technologies to address the challenges associated with traditional CR. Through this review, we aim to summarize the current literature on digital interventions for CR, identify the key components of CR that have been successfully addressed through digital interventions, and describe the gaps in research that need to be addressed for sustainable and scalable digital CR interventions. Methods Our strategy for identifying the primary literature pertaining to CR with digital solutions (defined as technology employed to deliver remote care beyond the use of the telephone) included a consultation with an expert in the field of digital CR and searches of the PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases for original studies published from January 1990 to October 2018. Results Our search returned 31 eligible studies, of which 22 were randomized controlled trials. The reviewed CR interventions primarily targeted physical activity counseling (31/31, 100%), baseline assessment (30/31, 97%), and exercise training (27/31, 87%). The most commonly used modalities were smartphones or mobile devices (20/31, 65%), web-based portals (18/31, 58%), and email-SMS (11/31, 35%). Approximately one-third of the studies addressed the CR core components of nutrition counseling, psychological management, and weight management. In contrast, less than a third of the studies addressed other CR core components, including the management of lipids, diabetes, smoking cessation, and blood pressure. Conclusions Digital technologies have the potential to increase access and participation in CR by mitigating the challenges associated with traditional, facility-based CR. However, previously evaluated interventions primarily focused on physical activity counseling and exercise training. Thus, further research is required with more comprehensive CR interventions and long-term follow-up to understand the clinical impact of digital interventions.
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.,UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.,UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
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- Stanford Prevention Research Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
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- INTERVENT International, Savannah, GA, United States.,Centre for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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IMPROV-ED trial: eHealth programme for faster recovery and reduced healthcare utilisation after CABG. Neth Heart J 2020; 29:80-87. [PMID: 33141398 PMCID: PMC7843857 DOI: 10.1007/s12471-020-01508-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background After coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), healthcare utilisation is high and is partly unplanned. eHealth applications have been proposed to reduce healthcare consumption and to enable patients to get actively involved in their recovery. This way, healthcare expenses can be reduced and the quality of care can be improved. Objectives We aim to evaluate whether the use of an eHealth programme can reduce unplanned healthcare utilisation and improve mental and physical health in the first 6 weeks after discharge in patients who underwent CABG. In addition, patient satisfaction and use of the eHealth programme will be evaluated. Methods For this single-centre randomised controlled trial, at least 280 patients referred for CABG will be included at the preoperative outpatient clinic and randomised to an intervention or control group. The intervention group will have access to an eHealth programme, which consists of online educational videos developed by the Dutch Heart Foundation and postoperative video consultations with a physician. The control group will receive standard care and will not have access to the eHealth programme. The primary endpoint is healthcare utilisation; other endpoints include anxiety, duration of recovery, quality of life and patient satisfaction. Participants will complete several questionnaires at 6 time points during the study. Results Patient enrolment started in February 2020 and completion of the follow-up period is expected in August 2021. Conclusion This randomised trial was initiated to test the hypothesis that patients who are partaking in our eHealth programme use less unplanned care and experience a better quality of life, less anxiety and a faster recovery than controls.
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Draper O, Goh I, Huang C, Kibblewhite T, Le Quesne P, Smith K, Gray E, Skinner M. Psychosocial interventions to optimize recovery of physical function and facilitate engagement in physical activity during the first three months following CABG surgery: a systematic review. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/10833196.2020.1832714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Owen Draper
- School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Barnason S. Pathway to Implementing a Program of Nursing Research. J Emerg Nurs 2020; 46:410-412. [PMID: 32650876 DOI: 10.1016/j.jen.2020.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Burdea G, Kim N, Polistico K, Kadaru A, Grampurohit N, Roll D, Damiani F. Assistive game controller for artificial intelligence-enhanced telerehabilitation post-stroke. Assist Technol 2019; 33:117-128. [PMID: 31180276 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2019.1593260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Off-the-shelf gaming technology is designed for young, fit, and motor intact individuals. Artificial intelligence (AI) has a role in making controllers and therapeutic games adaptable to the disabled. Post-stroke rehabilitation outcomes can be enhanced by gaming technology within the home to enable engaging telerehabilitation. BrightBrainer™ Grasp (BBG) is a novel therapeutic game controller designed to adapt to arm and hand impairments post-stroke. It mediates intensive arm reach, grasp and finger extension training and has the ability to track relevant outcomes. The newly designed controller uses BrightBrainer gamification system with AI technology to provide automatic adaptation, requiring minimal clinician input. This article describes the BBG design, hardware, force and movement detection and calibration, and its integration with the therapeutic games. The use of AI in adapting a library of custom therapeutic games is also described. Results of a usability study with healthy individuals and related design modifications are presented, with implications for future trials.
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- Grigore Burdea
- Bright Cloud International Corp, Center for Commercialization of Innovative Technologies, North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Bright Cloud International Corp, Center for Commercialization of Innovative Technologies, North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Bright Cloud International Corp, Center for Commercialization of Innovative Technologies, North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Bright Cloud International Corp, Center for Commercialization of Innovative Technologies, North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Bright Cloud International Corp, Center for Commercialization of Innovative Technologies, North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Bright Cloud International Corp, Center for Commercialization of Innovative Technologies, North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Patient Care Services, Roosevelt Care Center, Edison, New Jersey, USA
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den Bakker CM, Schaafsma FG, van der Meij E, Meijerink WJ, van den Heuvel B, Baan AH, Davids PH, Scholten PC, van der Meij S, van Baal WM, van Dalsen AD, Lips DJ, van der Steeg JW, Leclercq WK, Geomini PM, Consten EC, Schraffordt Koops SE, de Castro SM, van Kesteren PJ, Cense HA, Stockmann HB, Ten Cate AD, Bonjer HJ, Huirne JA, Anema JR. Electronic Health Program to Empower Patients in Returning to Normal Activities After General Surgical and Gynecological Procedures: Intervention Mapping as a Useful Method for Further Development. J Med Internet Res 2019; 21:e9938. [PMID: 30724740 PMCID: PMC6381532 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.9938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Revised: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Support for guiding and monitoring postoperative recovery and resumption of activities is usually not provided to patients after discharge from the hospital. Therefore, a perioperative electronic health (eHealth) intervention (“ikherstel” intervention or “I recover” intervention) was developed to empower gynecological patients during the perioperative period. This eHealth intervention requires a need for further development for patients who will undergo various types of general surgical and gynecological procedures. Objective This study aimed to further develop the “ikherstel” eHealth intervention using Intervention Mapping (IM) to fit a broader patient population. Methods The IM protocol was used to guide further development of the “ikherstel” intervention. First, patients’ needs were identified using (1) the information of a process evaluation of the earlier performed “ikherstel” study, (2) a review of the literature, (3) a survey study, and (4) focus group discussions (FGDs) among stakeholders. Next, program outcomes and change objectives were defined. Third, behavior change theories and practical tools were selected for the intervention program. Finally, an implementation and evaluation plan was developed. Results The outcome for an eHealth intervention tool for patients recovering from abdominal general surgical and gynecological procedures was redefined as “achieving earlier recovery including return to normal activities and work.” The Attitude-Social Influence-Self-Efficacy model was used as a theoretical framework to transform personal and external determinants into change objectives of personal behavior. The knowledge gathered by needs assessment and using the theoretical framework in the preparatory steps of the IM protocol resulted in additional tools. A mobile app, an activity tracker, and an electronic consultation (eConsult) will be incorporated in the further developed eHealth intervention. This intervention will be evaluated in a multicenter, single-blinded randomized controlled trial with 18 departments in 11 participating hospitals in the Netherlands. Conclusions The intervention is extended to patients undergoing general surgical procedures and for malignant indications. New intervention tools such as a mobile app, an activity tracker, and an eConsult were developed. Trial Registration Netherlands Trial Registry NTR5686; http://www.trialregister.nl/trialreg/admin/rctview.asp?TC=5686
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- Chantal M den Bakker
- Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Department of Occupational and Public Health, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Department of Occupational and Public Health, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Department of Occupational and Public Health, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Operation Rooms, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amstelland Ziekenhuis, Amstelveen, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Flevoziekenhuis, Almere, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Máxima Medisch Centrum, Veldhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Meander Medisch Centrum, Amersfoort, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis, Beverwijk, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Department of Occupational and Public Health, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Kabboul NN, Tomlinson G, Francis TA, Grace SL, Chaves G, Rac V, Daou-Kabboul T, Bielecki JM, Alter DA, Krahn M. Comparative Effectiveness of the Core Components of Cardiac Rehabilitation on Mortality and Morbidity: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2018; 7:E514. [PMID: 30518047 PMCID: PMC6306907 DOI: 10.3390/jcm7120514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 11/26/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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A systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the core components of cardiac rehabilitation (CR), nutritional counseling (NC), risk factor modification (RFM), psychosocial management (PM), patient education (PE), and exercise training (ET)) was undertaken. Published RCTs were identified from database inception dates to April 2017, and risk of bias assessed using Cochrane's tool. Endpoints included mortality (all-cause and cardiovascular (CV)) and morbidity (fatal and non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI), coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and hospitalization (all-cause and CV)). Meta-regression models decomposed treatment effects into the main effects of core components, and two-way or all-way interactions between them. Ultimately, 148 RCTs (50,965 participants) were included. Main effects models were best fitting for mortality (e.g., for all-cause, specifically PM (hazard ratio HR = 0.68, 95% credible interval CrI = 0.54⁻0.85) and ET (HR = 0.75, 95% CrI = 0.60⁻0.92) components effective), MI (e.g., for all-cause, specifically PM (hazard ratio HR = 0.76, 95% credible interval CrI = 0.57⁻0.99), ET (HR = 0.75, 95% CrI = 0.56⁻0.99) and PE (HR = 0.68, 95% CrI = 0.47⁻0.99) components effective) and hospitalization (e.g., all-cause, PM (HR = 0.76, 95% CrI = 0.58⁻0.96) effective). For revascularization (including CABG and PCI individually), the full interaction model was best-fitting. Given that each component, individual or in combination, was associated with mortality and/or morbidity, recommendations for comprehensive CR are warranted.
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- Nader N Kabboul
- Toronto Health Economics and Technology Assessment (THETA) Collaborative, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada.
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, 144 College St, Toronto, ON M5S 3M2, Canada.
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- Toronto Health Economics and Technology Assessment (THETA) Collaborative, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada.
- Department of Medicine, University Health Network, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada.
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, 4th Floor, 155 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 3M6, Canada.
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada.
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- Toronto Health Economics and Technology Assessment (THETA) Collaborative, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada.
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, 144 College St, Toronto, ON M5S 3M2, Canada.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada.
- Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, University of Toronto, 550 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 2A2, Canada.
- School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, 4700 Keele St, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos, 6627-Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, MG 31270-901, Brazil.
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- Toronto Health Economics and Technology Assessment (THETA) Collaborative, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada.
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, 144 College St, Toronto, ON M5S 3M2, Canada.
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- Human Nutrition, Bridgeport University, 126 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA.
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- Toronto Health Economics and Technology Assessment (THETA) Collaborative, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada.
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, 144 College St, Toronto, ON M5S 3M2, Canada.
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- Department of Medicine, University Health Network, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada.
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, 4th Floor, 155 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 3M6, Canada.
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada.
- Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, University of Toronto, 550 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 2A2, Canada.
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- Toronto Health Economics and Technology Assessment (THETA) Collaborative, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada.
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, 144 College St, Toronto, ON M5S 3M2, Canada.
- Department of Medicine, University Health Network, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada.
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto, 4th Floor, 155 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 3M6, Canada.
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada.
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Dale JG, Midthus E, Dale B. Using information and communication technology in the recovery after a coronary artery bypass graft surgery: patients' attitudes. J Multidiscip Healthc 2018; 11:417-423. [PMID: 30214223 PMCID: PMC6121744 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s175195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients who have undergone a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery are exposed to physical and mental problems after discharge from the specialist hospital and are often in need of post-discharge support and follow-up. AIM This study aimed to explore the attitudes of CABG patients toward using information and communication technology (ICT) during the first year of recovery after discharge from hospital. METHODS A cross-sectional design utilizing an electronic survey was employed. The sample consisted of 197 patients who had undergone a CABG surgery during 2015. The questionnaire included questions about follow-up needs, contacts with health professionals, use of the Internet, and attitudes toward using ICT in the recovery phase. RESULTS Mean age of the participants was 67.3 years; 18.3% were women. A total of 48.2% of the patient group was satisfied with the pre-discharge information. Only 27% had contacted the hospital after discharge. Whereas 58.4% of the participants had used the Internet to acquire information, only 30.4% found this information to be useful. Many patients (40%) reported that they could benefit from online health information and Skype meetings with professionals. More than 30% reported that nutritional guidance on the Internet could be motivating for choosing healthy diets, and 42.6% reported that Internet-based illustrative videotapes could be motivating for undertaking physical training. CONCLUSION ICT can be useful and resource-saving for patients who have undergone a CABG surgery, as well as for the health care services. The technology must be appropriately tailored, with regard to content and design, to be helpful for patients.
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- Jan Gunnar Dale
- University of Agder, Institute of Health and Nursing Science, Grimstad, Norway,
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- Centre for Care Research, Southern Norway, University of Agder, Grimstad, Norway
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van der Meij E, Anema JR, Huirne JAF, Terwee CB. Using PROMIS for measuring recovery after abdominal surgery: a pilot study. BMC Health Serv Res 2018; 18:128. [PMID: 29458373 PMCID: PMC5819257 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-2929-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2017] [Accepted: 02/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To assess the construct validity and responsiveness of the PROMIS Physical Function v1.2 short form 8b (PROMIS-PF), and the PROMIS Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities v2.0 short form 8a (PROMIS-APS) in postoperative recovery. METHODS An observational pilot study was conducted in which 30 patients participated, undergoing various forms of abdominal surgery. Patients completed the PROMIS-PF and PROMIS-APS, the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) and the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS) at several time points before and after surgery. The construct validity and responsiveness of the two PROMIS short forms were evaluated by testing pre-defined hypotheses and were considered adequate when at least 75% of the data was consistent with the hypotheses. Construct validity was evaluated by calculating Spearman correlations and the responsiveness by calculating effect sizes. RESULTS 6/7 (85.7%) of the results were consistent with the hypotheses supporting the construct validity of the PROMIS-PF. For the PROMIS-APS this was the case in 7/15 (46.7%) of the results. For the PROMIS-PF, 6/7 (85.7%) of the results were consistent with the hypotheses, supporting responsiveness. Regarding the responsiveness of the PROMIS-APS, only 7 out of 13 (53.8%) of these results were consistent with the hypotheses. CONCLUSIONS This study supported the construct validity and the responsiveness of the PROMIS-PF v1.2 short form 8b for measuring recovery in abdominal surgery. Considering the major advantages of PROMIS, we recommend the use of the PROMIS-PF in abdominal surgery.
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- Eva van der Meij
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, VU University Medical Center, van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU University Medical Center, van der Boechorsstraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU University Medical Center, van der Boechorsstraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, VU University Medical Center, van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU University Medical Center, van der Boechorsstraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Veen EV, Bovendeert JFM, Backx FJG, Huisstede BMA. E-coaching: New future for cardiac rehabilitation? A systematic review. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2017; 100:2218-2230. [PMID: 28662874 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2017.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2016] [Revised: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 04/28/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To provide an evidence-based overview of the effectiveness of e-coaching as a cardiac rehabilitation program (CRP). METHODS Pubmed, Embase, PEDro and CINAHL were searched to identify relevant RCTs. The e-coaching programs were divided into basic or complex depending on their content. Two reviewers independently assessed the methodological quality and extracted the data. A best-evidence synthesis was used to summarize the results. RESULTS 19 RCTs were included. Detailed descriptions of the e-coaching programs were lacking. Complex e-coaching was more effective than usual-care for physical capacity (moderate evidence for short-, and mid-term; strong evidence for long-term), for clinical status (limited evidence for short- and mid-term; moderate evidence for the long-term), and for psychosocial health (moderate evidence for short-term; strong evidence for mid-, and long-term). For basic e-coaching only limited or no evidence for effectiveness was found. CONCLUSION Promising results were found for the effectiveness of complex e-coaching as a CRP to improve a patients' physical capacity, clinical status and psychosocial health. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The content of the e-coaching programs were not clearly described. This makes it difficult to identify which components of e-coaching are most effective and should be further developed to deliver the most optimal care for cardiac rehabilitation patients.
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- Eva van Veen
- University Medical Center Utrecht, Rudolf Magnus Institute of Neurosciences, Department of Rehabilitation, Nursing Science & Sports, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Rudolf Magnus Institute of Neurosciences, Department of Rehabilitation, Nursing Science & Sports, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Rudolf Magnus Institute of Neurosciences, Department of Rehabilitation, Nursing Science & Sports, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Utrecht, Rudolf Magnus Institute of Neurosciences, Department of Rehabilitation, Nursing Science & Sports, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Duff OM, Walsh DM, Furlong BA, O'Connor NE, Moran KA, Woods CB. Behavior Change Techniques in Physical Activity eHealth Interventions for People With Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res 2017; 19:e281. [PMID: 28768610 PMCID: PMC5559649 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.7782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2017] [Revised: 06/14/2017] [Accepted: 07/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of premature death and disability in Europe, accounting for 4 million deaths per year and costing the European Union economy almost €196 billion annually. There is strong evidence to suggest that exercise-based secondary rehabilitation programs can decrease the mortality risk and improve health among patients with CVD. Theory-informed use of behavior change techniques (BCTs) is important in the design of cardiac rehabilitation programs aimed at changing cardiovascular risk factors. Electronic health (eHealth) is the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for health. This emerging area of health care has the ability to enhance self-management of chronic disease by making health care more accessible, affordable, and available to the public. However, evidence-based information on the use of BCTs in eHealth interventions is limited, and particularly so, for individuals living with CVD. OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review was to assess the application of BCTs in eHealth interventions designed to increase physical activity (PA) in CVD populations. METHODS A total of 7 electronic databases, including EBSCOhost (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Academic Search Complete, SPORTDiscus with Full Text, and CINAHL Complete), Scopus, and Web of Science (Core Collection) were searched. Two authors independently reviewed references using the software package Covidence (Veritas Health Innovation). The reviewers met to resolve any discrepancies, with a third independent reviewer acting as an arbitrator when required. Following this, data were extracted from the papers that met the inclusion criteria. Bias assessment of the studies was carried out using the Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing the risk of bias within Covidence; this was followed by a narrative synthesis. RESULTS Out of the 987 studies that were identified, 14 were included in the review. An additional 9 studies were added following a hand search of review paper references. The average number of BCTs used across the 23 studies was 7.2 (range 1-19). The top three most frequently used BCTs included information about health consequences (78%, 18/23), goal setting (behavior; 74%, 17/23), and joint third, self-monitoring of behavior and social support (practical) were included in 11 studies (48%, 11/23) each. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review is the first to investigate the use of BCTs in PA eHealth interventions specifically designed for people with CVD. This research will have clear implications for health care policy and research by outlining the BCTs used in eHealth interventions for chronic illnesses, in particular CVD, thereby providing clear foundations for further research and developments in the area.
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- Orlaith Mairead Duff
- MedEx Wellness, School of Health and Human Performance and Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- MedEx Wellness, School of Health and Human Performance and Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- MedEx Wellness, School of Health and Human Performance and Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Health and Human Performance and Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Abeles A, Kwasnicki RM, Pettengell C, Murphy J, Darzi A. The relationship between physical activity and post-operative length of hospital stay: A systematic review. Int J Surg 2017; 44:295-302. [PMID: 28689861 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.06.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2017] [Revised: 06/14/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recovery from surgery has traditionally been measured using specific outcome measures, such as length of hospital stay. However, advances in technology have enabled the measurement of continuous, objective physical activity data in the perioperative period. The aim of this systematic review was to determine the relationship between length of hospital stay and physical activity data for patients undergoing surgery. METHODS A systematic search of EMBASE, Medline and the Cochrane Library, from inception until January 2017, was performed to identify all study designs that evaluated physical activity after surgery. Studies were included if a wearable sensor measured patient activity as an in-patient and the length of hospital stay was reported. Only English articles were included. RESULTS Six studies with a total of 343 participants were included in this review. All the studies were prospective observational studies. Each study used a different sensor, with the commonest being a tri-axial accelerometer, and multiple different physical activity outcome measures were used, thereby prohibiting meta-analysis. Four of the studies demonstrated a relationship between physical activity levels and length of hospital stay, while two studies did not show any significant relationship. CONCLUSION The amount of physical activity performed post-operatively negatively correlates with the length of hospital stay. This suggests that objective physical activity data collected by body worn sensors may be capable of predicting functional recovery post-operatively.
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- Aliza Abeles
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mary's Hospital, 10th Floor QEQM Building, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mary's Hospital, 10th Floor QEQM Building, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mary's Hospital, 10th Floor QEQM Building, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mary's Hospital, 10th Floor QEQM Building, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, St Mary's Hospital, 10th Floor QEQM Building, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, United Kingdom
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Anderson L, Brown JP, Clark AM, Dalal H, Rossau HK, Bridges C, Taylor RS. Patient education in the management of coronary heart disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017; 6:CD008895. [PMID: 28658719 PMCID: PMC6481392 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008895.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the single most common cause of death globally. However, with falling CHD mortality rates, an increasing number of people live with CHD and may need support to manage their symptoms and improve prognosis. Cardiac rehabilitation is a complex multifaceted intervention which aims to improve the health outcomes of people with CHD. Cardiac rehabilitation consists of three core modalities: education, exercise training and psychological support. This is an update of a Cochrane systematic review previously published in 2011, which aims to investigate the specific impact of the educational component of cardiac rehabilitation. OBJECTIVES 1. To assess the effects of patient education delivered as part of cardiac rehabilitation, compared with usual care on mortality, morbidity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and healthcare costs in patients with CHD.2. To explore the potential study level predictors of the effects of patient education in patients with CHD (e.g. individual versus group intervention, timing with respect to index cardiac event). SEARCH METHODS We updated searches from the previous Cochrane review, by searching the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (Cochrane Library, Issue 6, 2016), MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), PsycINFO (Ovid) and CINAHL (EBSCO) in June 2016. Three trials registries, previous systematic reviews and reference lists of included studies were also searched. No language restrictions were applied. SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) where the primary interventional intent was education delivered as part of cardiac rehabilitation.2. Studies with a minimum of six-months follow-up and published in 1990 or later.3. Adults with a diagnosis of CHD. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently screened all identified references for inclusion based on the above inclusion criteria. One author extracted study characteristics from the included trials and assessed their risk of bias; a second review author checked data. Two independent reviewers extracted outcome data onto a standardised collection form. For dichotomous variables, risk ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were derived for each outcome. Heterogeneity amongst included studies was explored qualitatively and quantitatively. Where appropriate and possible, results from included studies were combined for each outcome to give an overall estimate of treatment effect. Given the degree of clinical heterogeneity seen in participant selection, interventions and comparators across studies, we decided it was appropriate to pool studies using random-effects modelling. We planned to undertake subgroup analysis and stratified meta-analysis, sensitivity analysis and meta-regression to examine potential treatment effect modifiers. We used the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach to evaluate the quality of the evidence and the GRADE profiler (GRADEpro GDT) to create summary of findings tables. MAIN RESULTS This updated review included a total of 22 trials which randomised 76,864 people with CHD to an education intervention or a 'no education' comparator. Nine new trials (8215 people) were included for this update. We judged most included studies as low risk of bias across most domains. Educational 'dose' ranged from one 40 minute face-to-face session plus a 15 minute follow-up call, to a four-week residential stay with 11 months of follow-up sessions. Control groups received usual medical care, typically consisting of referral to an outpatient cardiologist, primary care physician, or both.We found evidence of no difference in effect of education-based interventions on total mortality (13 studies, 10,075 participants; 189/5187 (3.6%) versus 222/4888 (4.6%); random effects risk ratio (RR) 0.80, 95% CI 0.60 to 1.05; moderate quality evidence). Individual causes of mortality were reported rarely, and we were unable to report separate results for cardiovascular mortality or non-cardiovascular mortality. There was evidence of no difference in effect of education-based interventions on fatal and/or non fatal myocardial infarction (MI) (2 studies, 209 participants; 7/107 (6.5%) versus 12/102 (11.8%); random effects RR 0.63, 95% CI 0.26 to 1.48; very low quality of evidence). However, there was some evidence of a reduction with education in fatal and/or non-fatal cardiovascular events (2 studies, 310 studies; 21/152 (13.8%) versus 61/158 (38.6%); random effects RR 0.36, 95% CI 0.23 to 0.56; low quality evidence). There was evidence of no difference in effect of education on the rate of total revascularisations (3 studies, 456 participants; 5/228 (2.2%) versus 8/228 (3.5%); random effects RR 0.58, 95% CI 0.19 to 1.71; very low quality evidence) or hospitalisations (5 studies, 14,849 participants; 656/10048 (6.5%) versus 381/4801 (7.9%); random effects RR 0.93, 95% CI 0.71 to 1.21; very low quality evidence). There was evidence of no difference between groups for all cause withdrawal (17 studies, 10,972 participants; 525/5632 (9.3%) versus 493/5340 (9.2%); random effects RR 1.04, 95% CI 0.88 to 1.22; low quality evidence). Although some health-related quality of life (HRQoL) domain scores were higher with education, there was no consistent evidence of superiority across all domains. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We found no reduction in total mortality, in people who received education delivered as part of cardiac rehabilitation, compared to people in control groups (moderate quality evidence). There were no improvements in fatal or non fatal MI, total revascularisations or hospitalisations, with education. There was some evidence of a reduction in fatal and/or non-fatal cardiovascular events with education, but this was based on only two studies. There was also some evidence to suggest that education-based interventions may improve HRQoL. Our findings are supportive of current national and international clinical guidelines that cardiac rehabilitation for people with CHD should be comprehensive and include educational interventions together with exercise and psychological therapy. Further definitive research into education interventions for people with CHD is needed.
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- Lindsey Anderson
- Institute of Health Research, University of Exeter Medical School, Veysey Building, Salmon Pool Lane, Exeter, UK, EX2 4SG
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Barnason S, White-Williams C, Rossi LP, Centeno M, Crabbe DL, Lee KS, McCabe N, Nauser J, Schulz P, Stamp K, Wood K. Evidence for Therapeutic Patient Education Interventions to Promote Cardiovascular Patient Self-Management: A Scientific Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2017. [DOI: 10.1161/hcq.0000000000000025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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van der Meij E, Huirne JA, Bouwsma EV, van Dongen JM, Terwee CB, van de Ven PM, den Bakker CM, van der Meij S, van Baal WM, Leclercq WK, Geomini PM, Consten EC, Schraffordt Koops SE, van Kesteren PJ, Stockmann HB, Ten Cate AD, Davids PH, Scholten PC, van den Heuvel B, Schaafsma FG, Meijerink WJ, Bonjer HJ, Anema JR. Substitution of Usual Perioperative Care by eHealth to Enhance Postoperative Recovery in Patients Undergoing General Surgical or Gynecological Procedures: Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2016; 5:e245. [PMID: 28003177 PMCID: PMC5215129 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.6580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2016] [Revised: 10/21/2016] [Accepted: 10/22/2016] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Background Due to the strong reduction in the length of hospital stays in the last decade, the period of in-hospital postoperative care is limited. After discharge from the hospital, guidance and monitoring on recovery and resumption of (work) activities are usually not provided. As a consequence, return to normal activities and work after surgery is hampered, leading to a lower quality of life and higher costs due to productivity loss and increased health care consumption. Objective With this study we aim to evaluate whether an eHealth care program can improve perioperative health care in patients undergoing commonly applied abdominal surgical procedures, leading to accelerated recovery and to a reduction in costs in comparison to usual care. Methods This is a multicenter randomized, single-blinded, controlled trial. At least 308 patients between 18 and 75 years old who are on the waiting list for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, inguinal hernia surgery, or laparoscopic adnexal surgery for a benign indication will be included. Patients will be randomized to an intervention or control group. The intervention group will have access to an innovative, perioperative eHealth care program. This intervention program consists of a website, mobile phone app, and activity tracker. It aims to improve patient self-management and empowerment by providing guidance to patients in the weeks before and after surgery. The control group will receive usual care and will have access to a nonintervention (standard) website consisting of the digital information brochure about the surgical procedure being performed. Patients are asked to complete questionnaires at 5 moments during the first 6 months after surgery. The primary outcome measure is time to return to normal activities based on a patient-specific set of 8 activities selected from the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) physical functioning item bank version 1.2. Secondary outcomes include social participation, self-rated health, duration of return to work, physical activity, length of recovery, pain intensity, and patient satisfaction. In addition, an economic evaluation alongside this randomized controlled trial will be performed from the societal and health care perspective. All statistical analyses will be conducted according to the intention-to-treat principle. Results The enrollment of patients started in September 2015. The follow-up period will be completed in February 2017. Data cleaning and analyses have not begun as of the time this article was submitted. Conclusions We hypothesize that patients receiving the intervention program will resume their normal activities sooner than patients in the control group and costs will be lower. ClinicalTrial Netherlands Trial Registry NTC4699; http://www.trialregister.nl/trialreg/admin/rctview.asp?TC=4699 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6mcCBZmwy)
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- Eva van der Meij
- EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Public and Occupational Health, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Public and Occupational Health, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Public and Occupational Health, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Lokatie Oost, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Health Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Public and Occupational Health, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Flevo Ziekenhuis, Almere, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Maxima Medisch Centrum, Veldhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Meander Medisch Centrum, Amersfoort, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Lokatie Oost, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Public and Occupational Health, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- EMGO+ Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Public and Occupational Health, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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van der Meij E, Anema JR, Otten RHJ, Huirne JAF, Schaafsma FG. The Effect of Perioperative E-Health Interventions on the Postoperative Course: A Systematic Review of Randomised and Non-Randomised Controlled Trials. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0158612. [PMID: 27383239 PMCID: PMC4934874 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0158612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2016] [Accepted: 06/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND E-health interventions have become increasingly popular, including in perioperative care. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of perioperative e-health interventions on the postoperative course. METHODS We conducted a systematic review and searched for relevant articles in the PUBMED, EMBASE, CINAHL and COCHRANE databases. Controlled trials written in English, with participants of 18 years and older who underwent any type of surgery and which evaluated any type of e-health intervention by reporting patient-related outcome measures focusing on the period after surgery, were included. Data of all included studies were extracted and study quality was assessed by using the Downs and Black scoring system. FINDINGS A total of 33 articles were included, reporting on 27 unique studies. Most studies were judged as having a medium risk of bias (n = 13), 11 as a low risk of bias, and three as high risk of bias studies. Most studies included patients undergoing cardiac (n = 9) or orthopedic surgery (n = 7). All studies focused on replacing (n = 11) or complementing (n = 15) perioperative usual care with some form of care via ICT; one study evaluated both type of interventions. Interventions consisted of an educational or supportive website, telemonitoring, telerehabilitation or teleconsultation. All studies measured patient-related outcomes focusing on the physical, the mental or the general component of recovery. 11 studies (40.7%) reported outcome measures related to the effectiveness of the intervention in terms of health care usage and costs. 25 studies (92.6%) reported at least an equal (n = 8) or positive (n = 17) effect of the e-health intervention compared to usual care. In two studies (7.4%) a positive effect on any outcome was found in favour of the control group. CONCLUSION Based on this systematic review we conclude that in the majority of the studies e-health leads to similar or improved clinical patient-related outcomes compared to only face to face perioperative care for patients who have undergone various forms of surgery. However, due to the low or moderate quality of many studies, the results should be interpreted with caution.
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- Eva van der Meij
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Devi R, Singh SJ, Powell J, Fulton EA, Igbinedion E, Rees K. Internet-based interventions for the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015; 2015:CD009386. [PMID: 26691216 PMCID: PMC10819100 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009386.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The Internet could provide a means of delivering secondary prevention programmes to people with coronary heart disease (CHD). OBJECTIVES To determine the effectiveness of Internet-based interventions targeting lifestyle changes and medicines management for the secondary prevention of CHD. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, EMBASE, in December 2014. We also searched six other databases in October 2014, and three trials registers in January 2015 together with reference checking and handsearching to identify additional studies. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating Internet-delivered secondary prevention interventions aimed at people with CHD. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed risk of bias and extracted data according to the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. We assessed evidence quality using the GRADE approach and presented this in a 'Summary of findings' table. MAIN RESULTS Eighteen trials met our inclusion criteria. Eleven studies are complete (1392 participants), and seven are ongoing. Of the completed studies, seven interventions are broad, targeting the lifestyle management of CHD, and four focused on physical activity promotion. The comparison group in trials was usual care (n = 6), minimal intervention (n = 3), or traditional cardiac rehabilitation (n = 2).We found no effects of Internet-based interventions for all-cause mortality (odds ratio (OR) 0.27, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.04 to 1.63; participants = 895; studies = 6; low-quality evidence). There was only one case of cardiovascular mortality in a control group (participants = 895; studies = 6). No incidences of non-fatal re-infarction were reported across any of the studies. We found no effects for revascularisation (OR 0.69, 95% CI 0.37 to 1.27; participants = 895; studies = 6; low-quality evidence).We found no effects for total cholesterol (mean difference (MD) 0.00, 95% CI -0.27 to 0.28; participants = 439; studies = 4; low-quality evidence), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (MD 0.01, 95% CI -0.06 to 0.07; participants = 437; studies = 4; low-quality evidence), or triglycerides (MD 0.01, 95% CI -0.17 to 0.19; participants = 439; studies = 4; low-quality evidence). We did not pool the data for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol due to considerable heterogeneity. Two out of six trials measuring LDL cholesterol detected favourable intervention effects, and four trials reported no effects. Seven studies measured systolic and diastolic blood pressure; we did not pool the data due to substantial heterogeneity. For systolic blood pressure, two studies showed a reduction with the intervention, but the remaining studies showed no effect. For diastolic blood pressure, two studies showed a reduction with the intervention, one study showed an increase with the intervention, and the remaining four studies showed no effect.Five trials measured health-related quality of life (HRQOL). We could draw no conclusions from one study due to incomplete reporting; one trial reported no effect; two studies reported a short- and medium-term effect respectively; and one study reported both short- and medium-term effects.Five trials assessed dietary outcomes: two reported favourable effects, and three reported no effects. Eight studies assessed physical activity: five of these trials reported no physical activity effects, and three reported effectiveness. Trials are yet to measure the impact of these interventions on compliance with medication.Two studies measured healthcare utilisation: one reported no effects, and the other reported increased usage of healthcare services compared to a control group in the intervention group at nine months' follow-up. Two trials collected cost data: both reported that Internet-delivered interventions are likely to be cost-effective.In terms of the risk of bias, the majority of studies reported appropriate randomisation and appropriate concealment of randomisation processes. A lack of blinding resulted in a risk of performance bias in seven studies, and a risk of detection bias in five trials. Two trials were at risk of attrition bias, and five were at risk for reporting bias. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS In general, evidence was of low quality due to lack of blinding, loss to follow-up, and uncertainty around the effect size. Few studies measured clinical events, and of those that did, a very small number of events were reported, and therefore no firm conclusions can be made. Similarly, there was no clear evidence of effect for cardiovascular risk factors, although again the number of studies reporting these was small. There was some evidence for beneficial effects on HRQOL, dietary outcomes, and physical activity, although firm conclusions cannot yet be made. The effects on healthcare utilisation and cost-effectiveness are also inconclusive, and trials are yet to measure the impact of Internet interventions on compliance with medication. The comparison groups differed across trials, and there were insufficient studies with usable data for subgroup analyses. We intend to study the intensity of comparison groups in future updates of this review when more evidence is available. The completion of the ongoing trials will add to the evidence base.
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- University of NottinghamSchool of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation and AgeingNottinghamUKNG7 2UH
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- Glenfield HospitalCardiac & Pulmonary RehabilitationUniversity Hospitals of LeicesterLeicesterUKLE3 9QP
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- University of OxfordNuffield Department of Primary Care Health SciencesRadcliffe Observatory QuarterWoodstock RoadOxfordOxfordshireUKOX2 6GG
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- Coventry UniversityDepartment of Health and Life SciencesPriory StreetCoventryUKCV1 5FB
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- Warwick Medical School, University of WarwickDivision of Health SciencesCoventryUKCV4 7AL
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- Warwick Medical School, University of WarwickDivision of Health SciencesCoventryUKCV4 7AL
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Flodgren G, Rachas A, Farmer AJ, Inzitari M, Shepperd S. Interactive telemedicine: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes. THE COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2015. [PMID: 26343551 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd002098.pub2.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Telemedicine (TM) is the use of telecommunication systems to deliver health care at a distance. It has the potential to improve patient health outcomes, access to health care and reduce healthcare costs. As TM applications continue to evolve it is important to understand the impact TM might have on patients, healthcare professionals and the organisation of care. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness, acceptability and costs of interactive TM as an alternative to, or in addition to, usual care (i.e. face-to-face care, or telephone consultation). SEARCH METHODS We searched the Effective Practice and Organisation of Care (EPOC) Group's specialised register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, five other databases and two trials registers to June 2013, together with reference checking, citation searching, handsearching and contact with study authors to identify additional studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We considered randomised controlled trials of interactive TM that involved direct patient-provider interaction and was delivered in addition to, or substituting for, usual care compared with usual care alone, to participants with any clinical condition. We excluded telephone only interventions and wholly automatic self-management TM interventions. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS For each condition, we pooled outcome data that were sufficiently homogenous using fixed effect meta-analysis. We reported risk ratios (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for dichotomous outcomes, and mean differences (MD) for continuous outcomes. MAIN RESULTS We included 93 eligible trials (N = 22,047 participants), which evaluated the effectiveness of interactive TM delivered in addition to (32% of studies), as an alternative to (57% of studies), or partly substituted for usual care (11%) as compared to usual care alone.The included studies recruited patients with the following clinical conditions: cardiovascular disease (36), diabetes (21), respiratory conditions (9), mental health or substance abuse conditions (7), conditions requiring a specialist consultation (6), co morbidities (3), urogenital conditions (3), neurological injuries and conditions (2), gastrointestinal conditions (2), neonatal conditions requiring specialist care (2), solid organ transplantation (1), and cancer (1).Telemedicine provided remote monitoring (55 studies), or real-time video-conferencing (38 studies), which was used either alone or in combination. The main TM function varied depending on clinical condition, but fell typically into one of the following six categories, with some overlap: i) monitoring of a chronic condition to detect early signs of deterioration and prompt treatment and advice, (41); ii) provision of treatment or rehabilitation (12), for example the delivery of cognitive behavioural therapy, or incontinence training; iii) education and advice for self-management (23), for example nurses delivering education to patients with diabetes or providing support to parents of very low birth weight infants or to patients with home parenteral nutrition; iv) specialist consultations for diagnosis and treatment decisions (8), v) real-time assessment of clinical status, for example post-operative assessment after minor operation or follow-up after solid organ transplantation (8) vi), screening, for angina (1).The type of data transmitted by the patient, the frequency of data transfer, (e.g. telephone, e-mail, SMS) and frequency of interactions between patient and healthcare provider varied across studies, as did the type of healthcare provider/s and healthcare system involved in delivering the intervention.We found no difference between groups for all-cause mortality for patients with heart failure (16 studies; N = 5239; RR:0.89, 95% CI 0.76 to 1.03, P = 0.12; I(2) = 44%) (moderate to high certainty of evidence) at a median of six months follow-up. Admissions to hospital (11 studies; N = 4529) ranged from a decrease of 64% to an increase of 60% at median eight months follow-up (moderate certainty of evidence). We found some evidence of improved quality of life (five studies; N = 482; MD:-4.39, 95% CI -7.94 to -0.83; P < 0.02; I(2) = 0%) (moderate certainty of evidence) for those allocated to TM as compared with usual care at a median three months follow-up. In studies recruiting participants with diabetes (16 studies; N = 2768) we found lower glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c %) levels in those allocated to TM than in controls (MD -0.31, 95% CI -0.37 to -0.24; P < 0.00001; I(2)= 42%, P = 0.04) (high certainty of evidence) at a median of nine months follow-up. We found some evidence for a decrease in LDL (four studies, N = 1692; MD -12.45, 95% CI -14.23 to -10.68; P < 0.00001; I(2 =) 0%) (moderate certainty of evidence), and blood pressure (four studies, N = 1770: MD: SBP:-4.33, 95% CI -5.30 to -3.35, P < 0.00001; I(2) = 17%; DBP: -2.75 95% CI -3.28 to -2.22, P < 0.00001; I(2) = 45% (moderate certainty evidence), in TM as compared with usual care.Seven studies that recruited participants with different mental health and substance abuse problems, reported no differences in the effect of therapy delivered over video-conferencing, as compared to face-to-face delivery. Findings from the other studies were inconsistent; there was some evidence that monitoring via TM improved blood pressure control in participants with hypertension, and a few studies reported improved symptom scores for those with a respiratory condition. Studies recruiting participants requiring mental health services and those requiring specialist consultation for a dermatological condition reported no differences between groups. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The findings in our review indicate that the use of TM in the management of heart failure appears to lead to similar health outcomes as face-to-face or telephone delivery of care; there is evidence that TM can improve the control of blood glucose in those with diabetes. The cost to a health service, and acceptability by patients and healthcare professionals, is not clear due to limited data reported for these outcomes. The effectiveness of TM may depend on a number of different factors, including those related to the study population e.g. the severity of the condition and the disease trajectory of the participants, the function of the intervention e.g., if it is used for monitoring a chronic condition, or to provide access to diagnostic services, as well as the healthcare provider and healthcare system involved in delivering the intervention.
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- Gerd Flodgren
- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Richard Doll Building, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK, OX3 7LF
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Flodgren G, Rachas A, Farmer AJ, Inzitari M, Shepperd S. Interactive telemedicine: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015; 2015:CD002098. [PMID: 26343551 PMCID: PMC6473731 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd002098.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 343] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Telemedicine (TM) is the use of telecommunication systems to deliver health care at a distance. It has the potential to improve patient health outcomes, access to health care and reduce healthcare costs. As TM applications continue to evolve it is important to understand the impact TM might have on patients, healthcare professionals and the organisation of care. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness, acceptability and costs of interactive TM as an alternative to, or in addition to, usual care (i.e. face-to-face care, or telephone consultation). SEARCH METHODS We searched the Effective Practice and Organisation of Care (EPOC) Group's specialised register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, five other databases and two trials registers to June 2013, together with reference checking, citation searching, handsearching and contact with study authors to identify additional studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We considered randomised controlled trials of interactive TM that involved direct patient-provider interaction and was delivered in addition to, or substituting for, usual care compared with usual care alone, to participants with any clinical condition. We excluded telephone only interventions and wholly automatic self-management TM interventions. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS For each condition, we pooled outcome data that were sufficiently homogenous using fixed effect meta-analysis. We reported risk ratios (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for dichotomous outcomes, and mean differences (MD) for continuous outcomes. MAIN RESULTS We included 93 eligible trials (N = 22,047 participants), which evaluated the effectiveness of interactive TM delivered in addition to (32% of studies), as an alternative to (57% of studies), or partly substituted for usual care (11%) as compared to usual care alone.The included studies recruited patients with the following clinical conditions: cardiovascular disease (36), diabetes (21), respiratory conditions (9), mental health or substance abuse conditions (7), conditions requiring a specialist consultation (6), co morbidities (3), urogenital conditions (3), neurological injuries and conditions (2), gastrointestinal conditions (2), neonatal conditions requiring specialist care (2), solid organ transplantation (1), and cancer (1).Telemedicine provided remote monitoring (55 studies), or real-time video-conferencing (38 studies), which was used either alone or in combination. The main TM function varied depending on clinical condition, but fell typically into one of the following six categories, with some overlap: i) monitoring of a chronic condition to detect early signs of deterioration and prompt treatment and advice, (41); ii) provision of treatment or rehabilitation (12), for example the delivery of cognitive behavioural therapy, or incontinence training; iii) education and advice for self-management (23), for example nurses delivering education to patients with diabetes or providing support to parents of very low birth weight infants or to patients with home parenteral nutrition; iv) specialist consultations for diagnosis and treatment decisions (8), v) real-time assessment of clinical status, for example post-operative assessment after minor operation or follow-up after solid organ transplantation (8) vi), screening, for angina (1).The type of data transmitted by the patient, the frequency of data transfer, (e.g. telephone, e-mail, SMS) and frequency of interactions between patient and healthcare provider varied across studies, as did the type of healthcare provider/s and healthcare system involved in delivering the intervention.We found no difference between groups for all-cause mortality for patients with heart failure (16 studies; N = 5239; RR:0.89, 95% CI 0.76 to 1.03, P = 0.12; I(2) = 44%) (moderate to high certainty of evidence) at a median of six months follow-up. Admissions to hospital (11 studies; N = 4529) ranged from a decrease of 64% to an increase of 60% at median eight months follow-up (moderate certainty of evidence). We found some evidence of improved quality of life (five studies; N = 482; MD:-4.39, 95% CI -7.94 to -0.83; P < 0.02; I(2) = 0%) (moderate certainty of evidence) for those allocated to TM as compared with usual care at a median three months follow-up. In studies recruiting participants with diabetes (16 studies; N = 2768) we found lower glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c %) levels in those allocated to TM than in controls (MD -0.31, 95% CI -0.37 to -0.24; P < 0.00001; I(2)= 42%, P = 0.04) (high certainty of evidence) at a median of nine months follow-up. We found some evidence for a decrease in LDL (four studies, N = 1692; MD -12.45, 95% CI -14.23 to -10.68; P < 0.00001; I(2 =) 0%) (moderate certainty of evidence), and blood pressure (four studies, N = 1770: MD: SBP:-4.33, 95% CI -5.30 to -3.35, P < 0.00001; I(2) = 17%; DBP: -2.75 95% CI -3.28 to -2.22, P < 0.00001; I(2) = 45% (moderate certainty evidence), in TM as compared with usual care.Seven studies that recruited participants with different mental health and substance abuse problems, reported no differences in the effect of therapy delivered over video-conferencing, as compared to face-to-face delivery. Findings from the other studies were inconsistent; there was some evidence that monitoring via TM improved blood pressure control in participants with hypertension, and a few studies reported improved symptom scores for those with a respiratory condition. Studies recruiting participants requiring mental health services and those requiring specialist consultation for a dermatological condition reported no differences between groups. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The findings in our review indicate that the use of TM in the management of heart failure appears to lead to similar health outcomes as face-to-face or telephone delivery of care; there is evidence that TM can improve the control of blood glucose in those with diabetes. The cost to a health service, and acceptability by patients and healthcare professionals, is not clear due to limited data reported for these outcomes. The effectiveness of TM may depend on a number of different factors, including those related to the study population e.g. the severity of the condition and the disease trajectory of the participants, the function of the intervention e.g., if it is used for monitoring a chronic condition, or to provide access to diagnostic services, as well as the healthcare provider and healthcare system involved in delivering the intervention.
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- Gerd Flodgren
- Norwegian Institute of Public HealthThe Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health ServicesPilestredet Park 7OsloNorway0176
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- European Hospital Georges Pompidou and Paris Descartes UniversityDepartment of IT and Public Health20‐40 Rue leBlancParisFrance75908
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- University of OxfordNuffield Department of Primary Care Health SciencesRadcliffe Observatory Quarter, Walton StreetOxfordUKOX2 6GG
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- Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili and Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaDepartment of Healthcare/Medicinec Esteve Terrades 30BarcelonaSpain08023
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- University of OxfordNuffield Department of Population HealthRosemary Rue Building, Old Road CampusHeadingtonOxfordOxfordshireUKOX3 7LF
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Frederix I, Hansen D, Coninx K, Vandervoort P, Vandijck D, Hens N, Van Craenenbroeck E, Van Driessche N, Dendale P. Medium-Term Effectiveness of a Comprehensive Internet-Based and Patient-Specific Telerehabilitation Program With Text Messaging Support for Cardiac Patients: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2015. [PMID: 26206311 PMCID: PMC4528085 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.4799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Cardiac telerehabilitation has been introduced as an adjunct or alternative to conventional center-based cardiac rehabilitation to increase its long-term effectiveness. However, before large-scale implementation and reimbursement in current health care systems is possible, well-designed studies on the effectiveness of this new additional treatment strategy are needed. Objective The aim of this trial was to assess the medium-term effectiveness of an Internet-based, comprehensive, and patient-tailored telerehabilitation program with short message service (SMS) texting support for cardiac patients. Methods This multicenter randomized controlled trial consisted of 140 cardiac rehabilitation patients randomized (1:1) to a 24-week telerehabilitation program in combination with conventional cardiac rehabilitation (intervention group; n=70) or to conventional cardiac rehabilitation alone (control group; n=70). In the telerehabilitation program, initiated 6 weeks after the start of ambulatory rehabilitation, patients were stimulated to increase physical activity levels. Based on registered activity data, they received semiautomatic telecoaching via email and SMS text message encouraging them to gradually achieve predefined exercise training goals. Patient-specific dietary and/or smoking cessation advice was also provided as part of the telecoaching. The primary endpoint was peak aerobic capacity (VO2 peak). Secondary endpoints included accelerometer-recorded daily step counts, self-assessed physical activities by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and health-related quality of life (HRQL) assessed by the HeartQol questionnaire at baseline and at 6 and 24 weeks. Results Mean VO2 peak increased significantly in intervention group patients (n=69) from baseline (mean 22.46, SD 0.78 mL/[min*kg]) to 24 weeks (mean 24.46, SD 1.00 mL/[min*kg], P<.01) versus control group patients (n=70), who did not change significantly (baseline: mean 22.72, SD 0.74 mL/[min*kg]; 24 weeks: mean 22.15, SD 0.77 mL/[min*kg], P=.09). Between-group analysis of aerobic capacity confirmed a significant difference between the intervention group and control group in favor of the intervention group (P<.001). At 24 weeks, self-reported physical activity improved more in the intervention group compared to the control group (P=.01) as did the global HRQL score (P=.01). Conclusions This study showed that an additional 6-month patient-specific, comprehensive telerehabilitation program can lead to a bigger improvement in both physical fitness (VO2 peak) and associated HRQL compared to center-based cardiac rehabilitation alone. These results are supportive in view of possible future implementation in standard cardiac care.
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- Ines Frederix
- Mobile Health Institute, Faculty of Medicine & Life Sciences, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium.
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Agostini M, Moja L, Banzi R, Pistotti V, Tonin P, Venneri A, Turolla A. Telerehabilitation and recovery of motor function: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Telemed Telecare 2015; 21:202-13. [PMID: 25712109 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x15572201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 152] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2014] [Accepted: 11/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Recent advances in telecommunication technologies have boosted the possibility to deliver rehabilitation via the internet (i.e. telerehabilitation). Several studies have shown that telerehabilitation is effective to improve clinical outcomes in disabling conditions. The aim of this review was to determine whether telerehabilitation was more effective than other modes of delivering rehabilitation to regain motor function, in different populations of patients.We searched PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane library retrieving 2360 records. Twelve studies were included involving different populations (i.e. neurological, total knee arthroplasty (TKA), cardiac) of patients. Inconclusive finding were found on the effect of telerehabilitation for neurological patients (SMD = 0.08, CI 95% = -0.13, 0.29), while both for cardiac (SMD = 0.24, CI 95% = 0.04, 0.43) and TKA patients (Timed Up and Go test: MD = -5.17, CI 95% = -9.79, -0.55) the results were in favour of telerehabilitation.Conclusive evidence on the efficacy of telerehabilitation for treatment of motor function, regardless of pathology, was not reached. Nevertheless, a strong positive effect was found for patients following orthopaedic surgery, suggesting that the increased intensity provided by telerehabilitation is a promising option to be offered to patients. More and higher quality research is needed in this field especially with neurological patients.
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- Michela Agostini
- Foundation IRCCS San Camillo Hospital, Laboratory of Kinematics and Robotics, Neurorehabilitation Department, via Alberoni 70, 30126, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy; Clinical Epidemiology Unit, IRCCS Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS-Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche "Mario Negri", Via La Masa 19, 20156 Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS-Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche "Mario Negri", Via La Masa 19, 20156 Milan, Italy
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- Foundation IRCCS San Camillo Hospital, Laboratory of Kinematics and Robotics, Neurorehabilitation Department, via Alberoni 70, 30126, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, The University of Sheffield. Sheffield, UK Foundation IRCCS San Camillo Hospital, Laboratory of Neuroimaging, via Alberoni 70, 30126, Venice, Italy
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- Foundation IRCCS San Camillo Hospital, Laboratory of Kinematics and Robotics, Neurorehabilitation Department, via Alberoni 70, 30126, Venice, Italy Department of Neuroscience, The University of Sheffield. Sheffield, UK
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Frederix I, Vanhees L, Dendale P, Goetschalckx K. A review of telerehabilitation for cardiac patients. J Telemed Telecare 2014; 21:45-53. [PMID: 25475219 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x14562732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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We conducted a literature review of telerehabilitation interventions on cardiac patients. We searched for studies evaluating some form of telerehabilitation in cardiac patients. A total of 116 publications were screened initially, of which 37 publications were eligible for further review. We assessed study strength, based on the level of evidence and the quality of the intervention. The majority of the articles (70%) represented the highest level of evidence. Most interventions were of good (46%) or fair (51%) quality. Most studies evaluated the efficacy of the telerehabilitation interventions (84%), while 38% reported on feasibility and acceptance. Most studies did not include safety and/or cost-benefit analyses. Most telerehabilitation interventions (90%) employed only one or two core components of cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Of the CR core components, physical activity was most frequently evaluated. Telerehabilitation appears to be a feasible and effective additional and/or alternative form of rehabilitation, compared to conventional in-hospital CR. Evaluations of telerehabilitation programmes taking into account patient safety and health economics are now required.
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- Ines Frederix
- Department of Medicine, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium Department of Medicine, Hasselt University, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Jessa Hospital, Belgium
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Panagioti M, Richardson G, Murray E, Rogers A, Kennedy A, Newman S, Small N, Bower P. Reducing Care Utilisation through Self-management Interventions (RECURSIVE): a systematic review and meta-analysis. HEALTH SERVICES AND DELIVERY RESEARCH 2014. [DOI: 10.3310/hsdr02540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BackgroundA critical part of future service delivery will involve improving the degree to which people become engaged in ‘self-management’. Providing better support for self-management has the potential to make a significant contribution to NHS efficiency, as well as providing benefits in patient health and quality of care.ObjectiveTo determine which models of self-management support are associated with significant reductions in health services utilisation (including hospital use) without compromising outcomes, among patients with long-term conditions.Data sourcesCochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health, EconLit (the American Economic Association’s electronic bibliography), EMBASE, Health Economics Evaluations Database, MEDLINE (the US National Library of Medicine’s database), MEDLINE In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations, NHS Economic Evaluation Database (NHS EED) and PsycINFO (the behavioural science and mental health database), as well as the reference lists of published reviews of self-management support.MethodsWe included patients with long-term conditions in all health-care settings and self-management support interventions with varying levels of additional professional support and input from multidisciplinary teams. Main outcome measures were quantitative measures of service utilisation (including hospital use) and quality of life (QoL). We presented the results for each condition group using a permutation plot, plotting the effect of interventions on utilisation and outcomes simultaneously and placing them in quadrants of the cost-effectiveness plane depending on the pattern of outcomes. We also conducted conventional meta-analyses of outcomes.ResultsWe found 184 studies that met the inclusion criteria and provided data for analysis. The most common categories of long-term conditions included in the studies were cardiovascular (29%), respiratory (24%) and mental health (16%). Of the interventions, 5% were categorised as ‘pure self-management’ (without additional professional support), 20% as ‘supported self-management’ (< 2 hours’ support), 47% as ‘intensive self-management’ (> 2 hours’ support) and 28% as ‘case management’ (> 2 hours’ support including input from a multidisciplinary team). We analysed data across categories of long-term conditions and also analysed comparing self-management support (pure, supported, intense) with case management. Only a minority of self-management support studies reported reductions in health-care utilisation in association with decrements in health. Self-management support was associated with small but significant improvements in QoL. Evidence for significant reductions in utilisation following self-management support interventions were strongest for interventions in respiratory and cardiovascular disorders. Caution should be exercised in the interpretation of the results, as we found evidence that studies at higher risk of bias were more likely to report benefits on some outcomes. Data on hospital use outcomes were also consistent with the possibility of small-study bias.LimitationsSelf-management support is a complex area in which to undertake literature searches. Our analyses were limited by poor reporting of outcomes in the included studies, especially concerning health-care utilisation and costs.ConclusionsVery few self-management support interventions achieve reductions in utilisation while compromising patient outcomes. Evidence for significant reductions in utilisation were strongest for respiratory disorders and cardiac disorders. Research priorities relate to better reporting of the content of self-management support, exploration of the impact of multimorbidity and assessment of factors influencing the wider implementation of self-management support.Study registrationThis study is registered as PROSPERO CRD42012002694.FundingThe National Institute for Health Research Health Services and Delivery Research programme.
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- Maria Panagioti
- National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, City University London, London, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Fredericks S, Martorella G, Catallo C. A Systematic Review of Web-Based Educational Interventions. Clin Nurs Res 2014; 24:91-113. [DOI: 10.1177/1054773814522829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A complement to in-hospital educational interventions is web-based patient education accessed during the home recovery period. While findings demonstrate the effectiveness of web-based patient education interventions on patient outcomes, they fall short of identifying the characteristics that are associated with desired outcomes. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the characteristics of web-based patient education interventions that are associated with producing changes in self-care behaviors. A systematic review involving 19 studies was conducted to determine the most effective components of a web-based intervention. Findings suggest that the most effective form of web-based patient education is one that is interactive and allows patients to navigate the online system on their own. The findings from this systematic review allow for the design of a web-based educational intervention that will promote increased performance of self-care behaviors during the home recovery period.
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Clark RA, Conway A, Poulsen V, Keech W, Tirimacco R, Tideman P. Alternative models of cardiac rehabilitation: a systematic review. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2013; 22:35-74. [PMID: 23943649 DOI: 10.1177/2047487313501093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 190] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The traditional hospital-based model of cardiac rehabilitation faces substantial challenges, such as cost and accessibility. These challenges have led to the development of alternative models of cardiac rehabilitation in recent years. The aim of this study was to identify and critique evidence for the effectiveness of these alternative models. A total of 22 databases were searched to identify quantitative studies or systematic reviews of quantitative studies regarding the effectiveness of alternative models of cardiac rehabilitation. Included studies were appraised using a Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool and the National Health and Medical Research Council's designations for Level of Evidence. The 83 included articles described interventions in the following broad categories of alternative models of care: multifactorial individualized telehealth, internet based, telehealth focused on exercise, telehealth focused on recovery, community- or home-based, and complementary therapies. Multifactorial individualized telehealth and community- or home-based cardiac rehabilitation are effective alternative models of cardiac rehabilitation, as they have produced similar reductions in cardiovascular disease risk factors compared with hospital-based programmes. While further research is required to address the paucity of data available regarding the effectiveness of alternative models of cardiac rehabilitation in rural, remote, and culturally and linguistically diverse populations, our review indicates there is no need to rely on hospital-based strategies alone to deliver effective cardiac rehabilitation. Local healthcare systems should strive to integrate alternative models of cardiac rehabilitation, such as brief telehealth interventions tailored to individual's risk factor profiles as well as community- or home-based programmes, in order to ensure there are choices available for patients that best fit their needs, risk factor profile, and preferences.
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- Robyn A Clark
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University Technology, Australia
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- National Heart Foundation of Australia, Australia
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- Integrated Cardiovascular Clinical Network, South Australia
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Sawatzky JAV, Christie S, Singal RK. Exploring outcomes of a nurse practitioner-managed cardiac surgery follow-up intervention: a randomized trial. J Adv Nurs 2013; 69:2076-87. [DOI: 10.1111/jan.12075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/01/2012] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Jo-Ann V. Sawatzky
- Associate Dean & Faculty Development Coordinator - Graduate Programs; Faculty of Nursing; University of Manitoba; Winnipeg Canada
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- Cardiac Sciences Program; St. Boniface Hospital; Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
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- Cardiac Sciences Program; St. Boniface Hospital; Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
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Johansen MA, Henriksen E, Horsch A, Schuster T, Berntsen GKR. Electronic symptom reporting between patient and provider for improved health care service quality: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. part 1: state of the art. J Med Internet Res 2012; 14:e118. [PMID: 23032300 PMCID: PMC3510721 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.2214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2012] [Revised: 07/11/2012] [Accepted: 07/12/2012] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Over the last two decades, the number of studies on electronic symptom reporting has increased greatly. However, the field is very heterogeneous: the choices of patient groups, health service innovations, and research targets seem to involve a broad range of foci. To move the field forward, it is necessary to build on work that has been done and direct further research to the areas holding most promise. Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing on electronic communication between patient and provider to improve health care service quality, presented in two parts. Part 2 investigates the methodological quality and effects of the RCTs, and demonstrates some promising benefits of electronic symptom reporting. OBJECTIVE To give a comprehensive overview of the most mature part of this emerging field regarding (1) patient groups, (2) health service innovations, and (3) research targets relevant to electronic symptom reporting. METHODS We searched Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and IEEE Xplore for original studies presented in English-language articles published from 1990 to November 2011. Inclusion criteria were RCTs of interventions where patients or parents reported health information electronically to the health care system for health care purposes and were given feedback. RESULTS Of 642 records identified, we included 32 articles representing 29 studies. The included articles were published from 2002, with 24 published during the last 5 years. The following five patient groups were represented: respiratory and lung diseases (12 studies), cancer (6), psychiatry (6), cardiovascular (3), and diabetes (1). In addition to these, 1 study had a mix of three groups. All included studies, except 1, focused on long-term conditions. We identified four categories of health service innovations: consultation support (7 studies), monitoring with clinician support (12), self-management with clinician support (9), and therapy (1). Most of the research (21/29, 72%) was conducted within four combinations: consultation support innovation in the cancer group (5/29, 17%), monitoring innovation in the respiratory and lung diseases group (8/29, 28%), and self-management innovations in psychiatry (4/29, 14%) and in the respiratory and lung diseases group (4/29, 14%). Research targets in the consultation support studies focused on increased patient centeredness, while monitoring and self-management mainly aimed at documenting health benefits. All except 1 study aiming for reduced health care costs were in the monitoring group. CONCLUSION RCT-based research on electronic symptom reporting has developed enormously since 2002. Research including additional patient groups or new combinations of patient groups with the four identified health service innovations can be expected in the near future. We suggest that developing a generic model (not diagnosis specific) for electronic patient symptom reporting for long-term conditions may benefit the field.
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- Monika Alise Johansen
- Norwegian Centre for Integrated Care and Telemedicine, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
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van den Berg N, Schumann M, Kraft K, Hoffmann W. Telemedicine and telecare for older patients--a systematic review. Maturitas 2012; 73:94-114. [PMID: 22809497 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2012.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2012] [Revised: 06/19/2012] [Accepted: 06/21/2012] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Telemedicine is increasingly becoming a reality in medical care for the elderly. We performed a systematic literature review on telemedicine healthcare concepts for older patients. We included controlled studies in an ambulant setting that analyzed telemedicine interventions involving patients aged ≥60 years. 1585 articles matched the specified search criteria, thereof, 68 could be included in the review. Applications address an array of mostly frequent diseases, e.g. cardiovascular disease (N=37) or diabetes (N=18). The majority of patients is still living at home and is able to handle the telemedicine devices by themselves. In 59 of 68 articles (87%), the intervention can be categorized as monitoring. The largest proportion of telemedicine interventions consisted of measurements of vital signs combined with personal interaction between healthcare provider and patient (N=24), and concepts with only personal interaction (telephone or videoconferencing, N=14). The studies show predominantly positive results with a clear trend towards better results for "behavioral" endpoints, e.g. adherence to medication or diet, and self-efficacy compared to results for medical outcomes (e.g. blood pressure, or mortality), quality of life, and economic outcomes (e.g. costs or hospitalization). However, in 26 of 68 included studies, patients with characteristic limitations for older patients (e.g. cognitive and visual impairment, communication barriers, hearing problems) were excluded. A considerable number of projects use rather sophisticated technology (e.g. videoconferencing), limiting ready translation into routine care. Future research should focus on how to adapt systems to the individual needs and resources of elderly patients within the specific frameworks of the respective national healthcare systems.
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- Neeltje van den Berg
- University Medicine Greifswald, Institute for Community Medicine, Department Epidemiology of Health Care and Community Health, Greifswald, Germany.
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Young L, Zimmerman L, Pozehl B, Barnason S, Wang H. Cost-effectiveness of a symptom management intervention: improving physical activity in older women following coronary artery bypass surgery. NURSING ECONOMIC$ 2012; 30:94-103. [PMID: 22558727 PMCID: PMC4636338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Older women have lower levels of physical functioning and higher associated health care costs than men after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABS). Clinical trials have demonstrated that interventions to increase physical activity levels can reduce the risk of recurrent cardiac events, reduce health care expenditures, prolong life, improve functional capacity, and increase quality of life in the elderly cardiac population. It is important for the patients, providers, health care payers, and policymakers to identify a cost-effective recovery intervention that has the potential to increase women's physical activity and functioning during their early recovery from CABS, especially in this time of limited health care resources. This home-based symptom management intervention has the potential to reduce the risk of recurrent cardiac events and health care cost by improving women's physical activity level after surgery. This information is vital to nursing leaders in making resource decisions regarding followup care of women who have had heart surgery.
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- Lufei Young
- University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing, Lincoln, NE, USA
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Gray LC, Edirippulige S, Smith AC, Beattie E, Theodoros D, Russell T, Martin-Khan M. Telehealth for nursing homes: the utilization of specialist services for residential care. J Telemed Telecare 2012; 18:142-6. [PMID: 22362837 DOI: 10.1258/jtt.2012.sft105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Specialist care consultations were identified by two research nurses using documentation in patient records, appointment diaries, electronic billing services and on-site observations at a 441-bed long term care facility. Over a six-month period there were 3333 consultations (a rate of 1511 consultations per year per 100 beds). Most consultations were for general practice (n = 2589, 78%); these consultations were mainly on site (99%), with only 27 taking place off site. There were 744 consultations for specialities other than general practice. A total of 146 events related to an emergency or unplanned hospital admission. The remaining medical consultations (n = 598, 18%) related to 23 medical specialities. The largest number of consultations were for surgery (n = 106), podiatry (n = 100), nursing services including wound care (n = 74), imaging (n = 41) and ophthalmology (n = 40). Many services which are currently being provided on site to metropolitan long-term care facilities could be provided by telehealth in both urban and rural facilities.
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- Leonard C Gray
- Centre for Research in Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Brown JP, Clark AM, Dalal H, Welch K, Taylor RS. Patient education in the management of coronary heart disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2011:CD008895. [PMID: 22161440 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008895.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a complex multifaceted intervention consisting of three core modalities: education, exercise training and psychological support. Whilst exercise and psychological interventions for patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) have been the subject of Cochrane systematic reviews, the specific impact of the educational component of CR has not previously been investigated. OBJECTIVES 1. Assess effects of patient education on mortality, morbidity, health-related quality of life (HRQofL) and healthcare costs in patients with CHD.2. Explore study level predictors of the effects of patient education (e.g. individual versus group intervention, timing with respect to index cardiac event). SEARCH METHODS The following databases were searched: The Cochrane Library, (CENTRAL, CDSR, DARE, HTA, NHSEED), MEDLINE (OVID), EMBASE (OVID), PsycINFO (EBSCOhost) and CINAHL (EBSCOhost). Previous systematic reviews and reference lists of included studies were also searched. No language restrictions were applied. SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) where the primary interventional intent was education.2. Studies with a minimum of six-months follow-up and published in 1990 or later.3. Adults with diagnosis of CHD. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors selected studies and extracted data. Attempts were made to contact all study authors to obtain relevant information not available in the published manuscript. For dichotomous variables, risk ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were derived for each outcome. For continuous variables, mean differences and 95% CI were calculated for each outcome. MAIN RESULTS Thirteen RCTs involving 68,556 subjects with CHD and follow-up from six to 60 months were found. Overall, methodological quality of included studies was moderate to good. Educational 'dose' ranged from a total of two clinic visits to a four-week residential stay with 11 months of follow-up sessions. Control groups typically received usual medical care. There was no strong evidence of an effect of education on all-cause mortality (Relative Risk (RR): 0.79, 95% CI 0.55 to 1.13), cardiac morbidity (subsequent myocardial infarction RR: 0.63, 95% CI 0.26 to 1.48, revascularisation RR: 0.58, 95% CI 0.19 to 1.71) or hospitalisation (RR: 0.83, 95% CI:0.65 to 1.07). Whilst some HRQofL domain scores were higher with education, there was no consistent evidence of superiority across all domains. Different currencies and years studies were performed making direct comparison of healthcare costs challenging, although there is evidence to suggest education may be cost-saving by reducing subsequent healthcare utilisation.This review had insufficient power to exclude clinically important effects of education on mortality and morbidity of patients with CHD. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We did not find strong evidence that education reduced all cause mortality, cardiac morbidity, revascularisation or hospitalisation compared to control. There was some evidence to suggest that education may improve HRQofL and reduce overall healthcare costs. Whilst our findings are generally supportive of current guidelines that CR should include not only exercise and psychological interventions, further research into education is needed.
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- James Pr Brown
- Anaesthetics Department, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, UK, TA1 5DA
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Hailey D, Roine R, Ohinmaa A, Dennett L. Evidence of benefit from telerehabilitation in routine care: a systematic review. J Telemed Telecare 2011; 17:281-7. [PMID: 21844172 DOI: 10.1258/jtt.2011.101208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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We systematically reviewed the evidence on the effectiveness of telerehabilitation (TR) applications. The review included reports on rehabilitation for any disability, other than mental health conditions, and drug or alcohol addiction. All forms of telecommunications technology for TR and all types of study design were considered. Study quality was assessed using an approach that considered both study performance and study design. Judgements were made on whether each TR application had been successful, whether reported outcomes were clinically significant, and whether further data were needed to establish the application as suitable for routine use. Sixty-one scientifically credible studies that reported patient outcomes or administrative changes were identified through computerized literature searches on five databases. Twelve clinical categories were covered by the studies. Those dealing with cardiac or neurological rehabilitation were the most numerous. Thirty-one of the studies (51%) were of high or good quality. Study results showed that 71% of the TR applications were successful, 18% were unsuccessful and for 11% the status was unclear. The reported outcomes for 51% of the applications appeared to be clinically significant. Poorer-quality studies tended to have worse outcomes than those from high- or good-quality studies. We judged that further study was required for 62% of the TR applications and desirable for 23%. TR shows promise in many fields, but compelling evidence of benefit and of impact on routine rehabilitation programmes is still limited. There is a need for more detailed, better-quality studies and for studies on the use of TR in routine care.
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- David Hailey
- School of Information Systems and Technology, University of Wollongong, 22 Sinclair Street, Kambah, ACT 2902, Australia
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Zimmerman L, Barnason S, Hertzog M, Young L, Nieveen J, Schulz P, Tu C. Gender differences in recovery outcomes after an early recovery symptom management intervention. Heart Lung 2011; 40:429-39. [PMID: 21501872 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2010.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2010] [Revised: 07/15/2010] [Accepted: 07/23/2010] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite known gender differences in recovery, few studies have examined symptom management (SM) interventions or responses by gender after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABS). OBJECTIVE The purpose of this subanalysis was to describe and evaluate differences in response by gender to an SM intervention on the presence and burden of symptoms, physical activity, and physical functioning in elderly CABS patients during the early discharge period (3 and 6 weeks after CABS, and 3 and 6 months after CABS). METHODS The parent study whose data were analyzed to examine gender differences involved a two-group, randomized clinical trial design. The 6-week early recovery SM telehealth intervention was delivered by the Health Buddy. Measures included the Cardiac Symptom Survey, a Modified 7-Day Activity Interview, an RT3 accelerometer, an Activity Diary, and the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36. This study was not powered for a gender × group analysis, and we used descriptive statistics, χ(2) tests, t tests, and analysis of variance for statistical analyses. RESULTS Subjects (n = 232) included 192 men and 40 women, with a mean age of 71.2 SD, 7 years. The intervention group consisted of 86 men and 23 women, and the usual care (UC) group consisted of 106 men and 17 women. Data trends suggest that the SM intervention exerted greater impact on women than on men for symptoms such as fatigue, depression, sleep problems, and pain. Again, men exhibited higher levels of physical activity than did women. However, women in the SM group generally had higher scores than did women in the UC group. CONCLUSION Although the parent study found no effect of an early recovery SM intervention, this exploratory secondary analysis indicated that women in the intervention group demonstrated more improvement in measures of physical activity than did those in the UC group. Further study, using a larger sample, is necessary to test these preliminary results.
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- Lani Zimmerman
- College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0220, USA.
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Yang CC, Hsu YL. A review of accelerometry-based wearable motion detectors for physical activity monitoring. SENSORS 2010; 10:7772-88. [PMID: 22163626 PMCID: PMC3231187 DOI: 10.3390/s100807772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 425] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2010] [Revised: 08/02/2010] [Accepted: 08/16/2010] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Characteristics of physical activity are indicative of one's mobility level, latent chronic diseases and aging process. Accelerometers have been widely accepted as useful and practical sensors for wearable devices to measure and assess physical activity. This paper reviews the development of wearable accelerometry-based motion detectors. The principle of accelerometry measurement, sensor properties and sensor placements are first introduced. Various research using accelerometry-based wearable motion detectors for physical activity monitoring and assessment, including posture and movement classification, estimation of energy expenditure, fall detection and balance control evaluation, are also reviewed. Finally this paper reviews and compares existing commercial products to provide a comprehensive outlook of current development status and possible emerging technologies.
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- Che-Chang Yang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yuan Ze University / 135, Yuan-Tung Rd., Chung-Li, 32003, Taiwan.
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Symptom Profiles of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Patients at Risk for Poor Functioning Outcomes. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2010; 25:292-300. [DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0b013e3181cfba00] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Schulz P, Lottman DJ, Barkmeier TL, Zimmerman L, Barnason S, Hertzog M. Medications and associated symptoms/problems after coronary artery bypass surgery. Heart Lung 2010; 40:130-8. [PMID: 20561878 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2010.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2009] [Revised: 03/02/2010] [Accepted: 03/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this secondary analysis was to describe medication use and examine the relationship between medications and postoperative symptoms/problems in the first 3 months after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABS). METHODS The sample consisted of older (≥65 years) men and women (n = 232) who had undergone CABS. Medication data were collected through self-report 3 and 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery. RESULTS Most patients reported taking aspirin (88.2%-85.7%), statins or cholesterol-lowering drugs (88.6%-87%), and beta-blockers (68%-55.6%). No significant differences were found between the proportion of patients taking and not taking beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics, cholesterol-lowering drugs, or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor medications for common medication-specific symptoms/problems. CONCLUSION Patients experience symptoms after surgery, but these symptoms did not seem to be side effects from medications. Nursing assessments and interventions targeting postoperative symptoms, symptom management, and medication side effects can enhance recovery and reinforce medication adherence.
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- Paula Schulz
- UNMC College of Nursing-Lincoln Division, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0220, USA.
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Schulz PS, Zimmerman L, Pozehl B, Barnason S, Nieveen J. Symptom management strategies used by elderly patients after coronary artery bypass surgery. Appl Nurs Res 2009; 24:65-73. [PMID: 20974054 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2009.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2008] [Revised: 02/06/2009] [Accepted: 03/24/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The purpose of this secondary analysis was to describe symptom management strategies used by elderly patients (n = 236) 3 and 6 weeks after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABS). Three weeks after surgery, the most frequently used strategies were rest to manage shortness of breath (53%) and fatigue (53%), medications for incision pain (24%), and repositioning for swelling (35%) and sleep disturbance (18%). Overall, fewer patients experiencing sleep disturbances (39%), incision pain (39%), swelling (46%), and appetite problems (17%) reported using a strategy to manage their symptom. Nurses must assist patients in symptom identification and problem solving to accomplish effective symptom management.
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- Paula S Schulz
- UNMC College of Nursing – Lincoln Division, Commerce Court, Lincoln, NE 68588-0220, USA.
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