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Bianquis C, Leiva Agüero S, Cantero C, Golfe Bonmatí A, González J, Hu X, Lacoste-Palasset T, Livesey A, Guillamat Prats R, Salai G, Sykes DL, Toland S, van Zeller C, Viegas P, Vieira AL, Zaneli S, Karagiannidis C, Fisser C. ERS International Congress 2023: highlights from the Respiratory Intensive Care Assembly. ERJ Open Res 2024; 10:00886-2023. [PMID: 38651090 PMCID: PMC11033729 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00886-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Early career members of Assembly 2 (Respiratory Intensive Care) attended the 2023 European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy. The conference covered acute and chronic respiratory failure. Sessions of interest to our assembly members and to those interested in respiratory critical care are summarised in this article and include the latest updates in respiratory intensive care, in particular acute respiratory distress syndrome and mechanical ventilation.
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- Clara Bianquis
- Sorbonne Université, UMRS1158 Neurophysiologie Respiratoire Expérimentale et Clinique, Paris, France
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- Academic unit of the University Institute of Health Science H.A. Barceló Foundation, La Rioja, Argentina
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- APHP, Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire APHP-Sorbonne Université, Site Pitié-Salpêtrière, Service de Pneumologie, Paris, France
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- Translational Research in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova and Santa Maria, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain
- CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Service de Pneumologie et Soins Intensifs Respiratoires, Centre de Référence de l'Hypertension Pulmonaire, Hôpital Bicêtre, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
- Université Paris–Saclay, Faculté de Médecine, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Medicine, Letterkenny University Hospital, Donegal, Ireland
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Departamento de Pneumonologia, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Oporto, Portugal
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- 1st Respiratory Department, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, “Sotiria” Chest Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Pneumology and Critical Care Medicine, ARDS and ECMO Centre, Cologne-Merheim Hospital, Kliniken der Stadt Köln gGmbH, Witten/Herdecke University Hospital, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, University Medical Centre Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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Zheng X, Liu Q, Tao Z, Peng L, Chen H, Tang Y. Caregivers' experiences of caring for non-COVID-19 patients during the pandemic: A qualitative systematic review. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2023; 115:107872. [PMID: 37413807 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate caregivers' experiences of caring for non-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients to determine their challenges and needs. METHODS Five electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Ovid, CINAHL, and ClinicalKey) were searched from January 2020 to June 2022. Two authors independently reviewed all studies for eligibility and extracted information on the study aim, sample characteristics, study design, data collection, analysis methods, and so on. RESULTS Finally, 13 studies were included. Four themes were determined: impacts on physical and psychosocial well-being of caregivers, perceived risk of the virus, negative impacts on employment and financial statuses, and changes in support networks. CONCLUSION This is the first qualitative systematic review to describe caregivers' experiences of caring for non-COVID-19 patients during the pandemic. The four themes should be focused on to ease caregivers' physical, psychological, and financial burdens; to provide them with better assistance in terms of formal and informal supports to cope with the epidemic more effectively; and to ensure that their loved ones are much healthier. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The findings can be used by healthcare policymakers, social policymakers, and governments to better support caregivers of non-COVID-19 patients. Additionally, it provides suggestions for related medical institutions to pay more attention to caregivers' experiences.
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- Xilin Zheng
- Department of Nursing Teaching and Research, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Nursing Teaching and Research, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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- Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; National Research Center on Aging, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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- Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Lehmkuhl L, Olsen HT, Brønd JC, Rothmann MJ, Dreyer P, Jespersen E. Daily variation in physical activity during mechanical ventilation and stay in the intensive care unit. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2023; 67:462-469. [PMID: 36636823 DOI: 10.1111/aas.14195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early mobilisation of mechanically ventilated patients during their stay at an intensive care unit (ICU) can improve physical recovery. Yet, an objective and specified description of physical activities while in the ICU is lacking. Therefore, our aim was to describe the objectively assessed type, quantity, and daily variation of physical activity among mechanically ventilated patients while in the ICU. METHOD In an observational study in two mixed medical/surgical ICUs, we measured body posture in 39 patients on mechanical ventilation using a thigh- and chest-worn accelerometer while in the ICU. The accelerometer describes time spent lying, sitting, moving, in-bed cycling, standing and walking. Descriptive analysis of physical activity and daily variation was done using STATA. RESULTS We found that mechanically ventilated patients spend 20/24 h lying in bed, 3 h sitting and only 1 h standing, moving, walking or bicycling while in the ICU. Intervals of non-lying time appeared from 9.00 to 12.00 and again from 18.00 to 21.30, with peaks at the hours of 9.00 and 18.00. CONCLUSION ICU patients on mechanical ventilation were primarily sedentary. Physical activity of mechanically ventilated patients seems to be related to nurse- and/or physiotherapy-initiated activities. There is a need to create an awareness of improving clinical routines, towards active mobilisation throughout the day, for this vulnerable patient population during their stay in the ICU.
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- Lene Lehmkuhl
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Odense University Hospital Svendborg Hospital, Svendborg, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Endocrinology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Research Unit for Exercise Epidemiology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Centre of Research in Childhood Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Endocrinology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center Odense, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Centre for Innovative Medical Technology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Section of Nursing, Institute of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Bergen University, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Oncology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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Paul N, Cittadino J, Weiss B, Krampe H, Denke C, Spies CD. Subjective Ratings of Mental and Physical Health Correlate With EQ-5D-5L Index Values in Survivors of Critical Illness: A Construct Validity Study. Crit Care Med 2023; 51:365-375. [PMID: 36606801 PMCID: PMC9936981 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000005742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Survivors of critical illness commonly show impaired health-related quality of life (HrQoL). We investigated if HrQoL can be approximated by brief, easily applicable items to be used in primary care. DESIGN Secondary analysis of data from the multicenter, cluster-randomized controlled Enhanced Recovery after Intensive Care trial ( ClinicalTrials.gov : NCT03671447) and construct validity study. SETTING Ten participating clusters of ICUs in the metropolitan area of Berlin, Germany. PATIENTS Eight hundred fifty ICU survivors enrolled in a mixed, medical or surgical ICU when they had an expected ICU length of stay of at least 24 hours, were at least 18 years old, and had statutory health insurance coverage. INTERVENTIONS None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Patients received follow-ups scheduled 3 and 6 months after ICU discharge. HrQoL was assessed with the EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L), and patients were asked to rate their current mental and physical health state from 0 (worst) to 10 (best). We fitted prediction models for the EQ-5D-5L index value using these two items and additional covariates, applying stepwise regression and adaptive lasso. Subjective mental health (Spearman: 0.59) and subjective physical health (Spearman: 0.68) correlated with EQ-5D-5L index values and were better predictors of EQ-5D-5L index values in the two-item regression (normalized root mean squared error [nRMSE] 0.164; normalized mean absolute error [nMAE] 0.118; R2adj 0.43) than the EQ-5D Visual Analog Scale (nRMSE 0.175; nMAE 0.124; R2adj 0.35). Stepwise regression with additional covariates further increased prediction performance (nRMSE 0.133; nMAE 0.1; R2adj 0.51). CONCLUSIONS Asking patients to rate their subjective mental and physical health can be an easily applicable tool for a first impression of the HrQoL in primary care settings.
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- Nicolas Paul
- All authors: Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Department of Anesthesiology and Operative Intensive Care Medicine, Campus Charité Mitte and Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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Danielis M, Terzoni S, Buttolo T, Costantini C, Piani T, Zanardo D, Palese A, Destrebecq ALL. Experience of relatives in the first three months after a non-COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit discharge: a qualitative study. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2022; 23:105. [PMID: 35513778 PMCID: PMC9071510 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-022-01720-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Background The novel coronavirus brought Intensive Care Units (ICUs) back to their past when they were closed to family members. The difficulties of family caregivers encountered after the ICU discharge might have been increased during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, no traces of their experience have been documented to date. The objective of this study is to explore the everyday life experience of relatives in the first three months after a non-COVID-19 ICU discharge. Methods A descriptive qualitative study was conducted in 2020–2021. Two Italian general non-COVID-19 ICUs were approached. Follow-up telephone interviews were conducted three months after the ICU discharge. The study has been conducted according to the COnsolidated criteria for REporting Qualitative research principles. Results A total of 14 family members were interviewed. Participants were mostly females (n = 11; 78.6%), with an average age of 53.9 years. After three months of care of their beloved at home, relatives’ experience is summarised in three themes: “Being shaken following the ICU discharge”, as experiencing negative and positive feelings; “Returning to our life that is no longer the same”, as realising that nothing can be as before; and “Feeling powerless due to the COVID-19 pandemic”, given the missed care from community services and the restrictions imposed. Conclusions Relatives seem to have experienced a bilateral restriction of opportunities – at the hospital without any engagement in care activities and their limited possibility to visit the ICU, and at home in terms of formal and informal care.
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12875-022-01720-z.
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Alrø AB, Nedergaard HK, Svenningsen H, Jensen HI, Dreyer P. Patients' experiences of cognitive impairment following critical illness treated in an intensive care unit: A scoping review. J Clin Nurs 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Anette Bjerregaard Alrø
- Department of Intensive Care Aarhus University Hospital Aarhus Denmark
- Institute of Public Health, Section of Nursing Aarhus University Aarhus Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care University Hospital of Southern Denmark Kolding Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research University of Southern Denmark Odense Denmark
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- Research Centre for Health and Welfare Technology VIA University College Aarhus Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care University Hospital of Southern Denmark Kolding Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research University of Southern Denmark Odense Denmark
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Vejle Hospital, University Hospital of Southern Denmark Denmark
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- Department of Intensive Care Aarhus University Hospital Aarhus Denmark
- Institute of Public Health, Section of Nursing Aarhus University Aarhus Denmark
- Bergen University Bergen Norway
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Olson LM, Perry GN, Yang S, Galyean PO, Zickmund SL, Sorenson S, Pinto NP, Maddux AB, Watson RS, Fink EL. Parents' Experiences Caring for a Child after a Critical Illness: A Qualitative Study. J Pediatr Intensive Care 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Objectives This article described parents' experience and identifies outcomes important to parents following their child's critical illness.
Methods Semistructured interviews with 22 female and 4 male parents representing 26 critically ill children with predominately neurologic and respiratory diagnoses. Most children were younger than 5 years at discharge with a median (interquartile range) of 2 (2.0–3.0) years from discharge to interview.
Results Many children returned home with life-altering physical and cognitive disabilities requiring months to years of rehabilitation. Parents remembered feeling unprepared and facing an intense, chaotic time when the child first returned home. They described how they suddenly had to center their daily activities around the child's needs amidst competing needs of siblings and partners, and in some cases, the medicalization of the home. They recounted negotiating adjustments almost daily with insurance agencies, medical doctors and therapists, employers, the child, and other family members to keep the family functioning. In the long term, families developed a new norm, choosing to focus on what the child could still do rather than what they could not. Even if the child returned to baseline, parents remembered the adjustments made to keep the child alive and the family functioning.
Conclusion Heightened awareness of family experiences after pediatric critical illness will allow health care providers to improve family preparedness for the transition from hospital to home.
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- Lenora M. Olson
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Qualitative Research Core, Division of Epidemiology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Qualitative Research Core, Division of Epidemiology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Qualitative Research Core, Division of Epidemiology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Informatics, Decision-Enhancement, and Analytic Sciences Center of Innovation, VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Critical Care Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, United States
- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Vester LB, Holm A, Dreyer P. Patients' and relatives' experiences of post-ICU everyday life: A qualitative study. Nurs Crit Care 2021; 27:392-400. [PMID: 34258842 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND As advancements in intensive care treatment have resulted in decreased mortality rates, more attention has been given to the experience of life after critical illness. Despite an increase in literature describing the physical, psychological, and cognitive health problems arising after critical illness, there is a shortage of research exploring the lifeworld of patients and relatives, including its internal and external interplay in everyday life. Addressing this is essential for gaining insights into the experience of everyday life and recovery after critical illness. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explore patients' and relatives' experiences of everyday life after critical illness. DESIGN Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with 7 relatives and 12 patients. Interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. METHODS Drawing on the phenomenological-hermeneutic tradition, data were analysed using Ricoeur's theory of interpretation, as described by Dreyer and Pedersen. FINDINGS The lifeworld of everyday life was disclosed in the theme "Finding oneself after critical illness," described as an overall comprehensive understanding. This theme was divided into the subthemes (a) redefining the self, (b) reintegrating with family, and (c) resuming everyday life, which followed the trajectory of the three phases: the known past, the uncertain present, and the unknown future. CONCLUSION Critical illness and physical, psychological, and cognitive health problems create new and emerging difficulties in patients' and relatives' experiences of everyday life after intensive care. These experiences affect their understanding of themselves, their families, and their ability to resume pre-intensive care unit everyday life. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The study underlines the need to supplement the affirmed domains in post-intensive care syndrome with a social domain to enhance family-centred care within the intensive care unit and across sectoral borders. Additionally, it highlights the need to develop rehabilitation strategies aimed at patients' and relatives' multifactorial health problems.
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- Department of Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Institute of Public Health, Section of Nursing, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark.,Department of Intensiv Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus N, Denmark.,Bergen University, Bergen, Norway
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van Veenendaal N, van der Meulen IC, Onrust M, Paans W, Dieperink W, van der Voort PHJ. Six-Month Outcomes in COVID-19 ICU Patients and Their Family Members: A Prospective Cohort Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9070865. [PMID: 34356243 PMCID: PMC8305246 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9070865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a major influx of intensive care unit (ICU) admissions. Currently, there is limited knowledge on the long-term outcomes of COVID-19 ICU-survivors and the impact on family members. This study aimed to gain an insight into the long-term physical, social and psychological functioning of COVID-19 ICU-survivors and their family members at three- and six-months following ICU discharge. Methods: A single-center, prospective cohort study was conducted among COVID-19 ICU-survivors and their family members. Participants received questionnaires at three and six months after ICU discharge. Physical functioning was evaluated using the MOS Short-Form General Health Survey, Clinical Frailty Scale and spirometry tests. Social functioning was determined using the McMaster Family Assessment Device and return to work. Psychological functioning was assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Results: Sixty COVID-19 ICU-survivors and 78 family members participated in this study. Physical functioning was impaired in ICU-survivors as reflected by a score of 33.3 (IQR 16.7–66.7) and 50 (IQR 16.7–83.3) out of 100 at 3- and 6-month follow-ups, respectively. Ninety percent of ICU-survivors reported persistent symptoms after 6 months. Social functioning was impaired since 90% of COVID-19 ICU-survivors had not reached their pre-ICU work level 6 months after ICU-discharge. Psychological functioning was unaffected in COVID-19 ICU-survivors. Family members experienced worse work status in 35% and 34% of cases, including a decrease in work rate among 18.3% and 7.4% of cases at 3- and 6-months post ICU-discharge, respectively. Psychologically, 63% of family members reported ongoing impaired well-being due to the COVID-19-related mandatory physical distance from their relatives. Conclusion: COVID-19 ICU-survivors suffer from a prolonged disease burden, which is prominent in physical and social functioning, work status and persisting symptoms among 90% of patients. Family members reported a reduction in return to work and impaired well-being. Further research is needed to extend the follow-up period and study the effects of standardized rehabilitation in COVID-19 patients and their family members.
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- Nadine van Veenendaal
- Department of Critical Care, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands; (N.v.V.); (M.O.); (W.P.); (W.D.); (P.H.J.v.d.V.)
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Critical Care, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands; (N.v.V.); (M.O.); (W.P.); (W.D.); (P.H.J.v.d.V.)
- School of Nursing, Professorship Nursing Diagnosis, Hanze University of Applied Science, P.O. Box 3109, 9701 DC Groningen, The Netherlands
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +31-50-5952297
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- Department of Critical Care, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands; (N.v.V.); (M.O.); (W.P.); (W.D.); (P.H.J.v.d.V.)
- School of Nursing, Professorship Nursing Diagnosis, Hanze University of Applied Science, P.O. Box 3109, 9701 DC Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Critical Care, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands; (N.v.V.); (M.O.); (W.P.); (W.D.); (P.H.J.v.d.V.)
- School of Nursing, Professorship Nursing Diagnosis, Hanze University of Applied Science, P.O. Box 3109, 9701 DC Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Critical Care, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands; (N.v.V.); (M.O.); (W.P.); (W.D.); (P.H.J.v.d.V.)
- School of Nursing, Professorship Nursing Diagnosis, Hanze University of Applied Science, P.O. Box 3109, 9701 DC Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Critical Care, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands; (N.v.V.); (M.O.); (W.P.); (W.D.); (P.H.J.v.d.V.)
- TIAS School for Business and Society, Tilburg University, P.O. Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands
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Su H, Dreesmann NJ, Hough CL, Bridges E, Thompson HJ. Factors associated with employment outcome after critical illness: Systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression. J Adv Nurs 2020; 77:653-663. [PMID: 33210753 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 08/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIMS To synthesize data on prevalence and risk factors for return to work (RTW) in ICU survivors. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES PUBMED, CINAHL, EMBASE and PsycINFO databases were searched from 2000-Feb 2020. REVIEW METHODS Peer-reviewed articles that included adult ICU survivors and employment outcomes. Two investigators independently reviewed articles following the PRISMA protocol. Pooled prevalence for RTW was calculated. Meta-regression analyses were performed to assess the association between disability policies, temporal factors and RTW following ICU. RESULTS Twenty-eight studies (N = 8,168) met the inclusion criteria. All studies were scored as 'low risk of bias'. Using meta-analysis, the proportion (95% CI) of RTW following ICU was 29% (0.20,0.42), 59% (0.50,0.70), 56% (0.50,0.62), 63% (0.54,0.72), 58% (0.37,0.91), 58% (0.42,0.81), and 44% (0.25,0.76) at 3, 4-6, 7-12, 13-24, 25-36, 37-48, and 49-60 months, respectively. Time and disability policy support are factors associated with the proportion of ICU survivors who RTW. Through meta-regression, there is a 20% increase (95% CI: 0.06, 0.33) in the proportion of individuals who RTW per year. However, the average rate of increase slows by 4% (-0.07, -0.1) per year. In countries with high support policies, the proportion of RTW is 32% higher compared with countries with low support policies (0.08, 0.24). However, as subsequent years pass, the additional proportion of individuals RTW in high support countries declines (β = -0.06, CI: -0.1, -0.02). CONCLUSIONS Unemployment is common in ICU survivors. Countries with policies that give higher support for disabled workers have a higher RTW proportion to 3 years following ICU admission. However, from 3-5 years, there is a shift to countries with lower support policies having better employment outcomes. IMPACT Health care policies have an impact on RTW rate in survivors of ICU. Healthcare providers, including nurses, can function as public advocates to facilitate policy change.
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- University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Health problems among family caregivers of former intensive care unit (ICU) patients: an interview study. BJGP Open 2020; 4:bjgpopen20X101061. [PMID: 32843332 PMCID: PMC7606151 DOI: 10.3399/bjgpopen20x101061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Family caregivers of former intensive care unit (ICU) patients may suffer from physical and mental problems owing to ICU hospitalisation of their loved ones. These problems can have a major impact on their daily lives. Little is known about experienced consequences of ICU hospitalisation on caregivers in general practice. Aim To explore health problems in family caregivers of former ICU patients and the consequences in their daily lives. Design & setting Semi-structured interviews with family caregivers of former critically ill patients treated in a Dutch ICU. Method Purposively sampled relatives of former ICU patients were interviewed between April and May 2019. Interviews were conducted until data saturation was reached. Interviews were then thematically analysed. Results In total, 13 family caregivers were interviewed. The interviews took place 3 months to 3 years after ICU discharge. Expressed problems were categorised into six themes: (1) physical functioning (for example, tiredness, headache, and feeling sick more often); (2) mental health (for example, anxiety, more stress and difficulty in expressing emotions); (3) existential dimension and future (for example, uncertainty about the future); (4) quality of life (for example, losing freedom in life); (5) relationship and social participation (for example, experiencing a lack of understanding); and (6) daily functioning (for example, stopping working). Conclusion Caregivers experience several health problems, even years after their relative's ICU episode. Healthcare providers should be focused not only on former ICU patients’ health, but also on their caregivers’, and need to signal and identify caregivers' health problems earlier in order to give them the appropriate care and support they need.
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Risk and Protective Factors for PTSD in Caregivers of Adult Patients with Severe Medical Illnesses: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17165888. [PMID: 32823737 PMCID: PMC7459858 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17165888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Caregivers of severely ill individuals often struggle to adjust to new responsibilities and roles while experiencing negative psychological outcomes that include depression, anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This systematic review aims to outline potential risk and protective factors for the development of PTSD in caregivers of adult subjects affected by severe somatic, potentially life-threatening illnesses. Twenty-nine studies on caregivers of adult patients affected by severe, acute, or chronic somatic diseases have been included. Eligibility criteria included: full-text publications reporting primary, empirical data; PTSD in caregivers of adult subjects affected by severe physical illnesses; risk and/or protective factors related to PTSD; and English language. Specific sociodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics, besides the illness-related distress, familiar relationships, exposure characteristics, coping style, and support, were identified as relevant risk/protective factors for PTSD. The review limitations are the small number of studies; studies on different types of diseases; studies with same samples. It is crucial to consider factors affecting caregivers of severely ill adult patients in order to plan effective intervention strategies aimed at reducing the risk of an adverse mental health outcome and at enhancing the psychological endurance of this population.
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Hauschildt KE, Seigworth C, Kamphuis LA, Hough CL, Moss M, McPeake JM, Iwashyna TJ. Financial Toxicity After Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A National Qualitative Cohort Study. Crit Care Med 2020; 48:1103-1110. [PMID: 32697479 PMCID: PMC7387748 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000004378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The financial burdens and subsequent related distress of medical care, referred to as financial toxicity, may limit access to beneficial treatments. However, financial toxicity after acute care is less described-and may be an important but underexplored mechanism preventing full recovery after critical illnesses such as acute respiratory distress syndrome. We sought to identify the mechanisms by which financial toxicity manifested in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome, protective factors against such toxicity, and the consequences of financial toxicity to survivors' lives following acute respiratory distress syndrome. DESIGN We conducted semistructured interviews following patients' hospitalization and during recovery as an ancillary study to a multicenter randomized clinical trial in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Patients were 9-16 months post randomization at the time of interview. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS The Reevaluation Of Systemic Early Neuromuscular Blockade trial examined the use of early neuromuscular blockade in mechanically ventilated patients with moderate/severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. We recruited consecutive surviving patients who were English speaking, consented to follow-up, and were randomized between December 11, 2017, and May 4, 2018 (n = 79) from 29 U.S. sites. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS We asked about patients' perceptions of financial burden(s) that they associated with their acute respiratory distress syndrome hospitalization. Forty-six of 79 eligible acute respiratory distress syndrome survivors (58%) participated (from 22 sites); their median age was 56 (interquartile range 47-62). Thirty-one of 46 reported at least one acute respiratory distress syndrome-related financial impact. Financial toxicity manifested via medical bills, changes in insurance coverage, and loss of employment income. Respondents reported not working prior to acute respiratory distress syndrome, using Medicaid or Medicare, or, conversely, generous work benefits as factors which may have limited financial burdens. Patients reported multiple consequences of acute respiratory distress syndrome-related financial toxicity, including harms to their mental and physical health, increased reliance on others, and specific material hardships. CONCLUSIONS Financial toxicity related to critical illness is common and may limit patients' emotional, physical, and social recovery after acute respiratory distress syndrome hospitalization for at least a year.
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- Katrina E Hauschildt
- Department of Sociology, College of Literature, Science, and Arts, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Veterans Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research, HSR&D Center of Innovation, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Veterans Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research, HSR&D Center of Innovation, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- University of Glasgow, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- Veterans Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research, HSR&D Center of Innovation, Ann Arbor, MI
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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Return to Employment after Critical Illness and Its Association with Psychosocial Outcomes. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2019; 16:1304-1311. [DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.201903-248oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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van Beusekom I, Bakhshi-Raiez F, de Keizer NF, van der Schaaf M, Termorshuizen F, Dongelmans DA. Dutch ICU survivors have more consultations with general practitioners before and after ICU admission compared to a matched control group from the general population. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0217225. [PMID: 31120959 PMCID: PMC6532903 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0217225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background General Practitioners (GPs) play a key role in the healthcare trajectory of patients. If the patient experiences problems that are typically non-life-threatening, such as the symptoms of post-intensive-care syndrome, the GP will be the first healthcare professional they consult. The primary aim of this study is to gain insight in the frequency of GP consultations during the year before hospital admission and the year after discharge for ICU survivors and a matched control group from the general population. The secondary aim of this study is to gain insight into differences between subgroups of the ICU population with respect to the frequency of GP consultations. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study, combining a national health insurance claims database and a national quality registry for ICUs. Clinical data of patients admitted to an ICU in 2013 were enriched with claims data from the years 2012, 2013 and 2014. Poisson regression was used to assess the differences in frequency of GP consultations between the ICU population and the control group. Results ICU patients have more consultations with GPs during the year before and after admission than individuals in the control group. In the last four weeks before admission, ICU patients have 3.58 (CI 3.37; 3.80) times more GP consultations than the control group, and during the first four weeks after discharge they have 4.98 (CI 4.74; 5.23) times more GP consultations. In the year after hospital discharge ICU survivors have an increased GP consultation rate compared to the year before their hospital admission. Conclusions Close to hospital admission and shortly after hospital discharge, the frequency of GP consultations substantially increases in the population of ICU survivors. Even a year after hospital discharge, ICU survivors have increased GP consultation rates. Therefore, GPs should be well informed about the problems ICU patients suffer after discharge, in order to provide suitable follow-up care.
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- Ilse van Beusekom
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- National Intensive Care Evaluation (NICE) foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- National Intensive Care Evaluation (NICE) foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- National Intensive Care Evaluation (NICE) foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Centre of Applied Research, Faculty of Health, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- National Intensive Care Evaluation (NICE) foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- National Intensive Care Evaluation (NICE) foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Clarissa C, Salisbury L, Rodgers S, Kean S. Early mobilisation in mechanically ventilated patients: a systematic integrative review of definitions and activities. J Intensive Care 2019; 7:3. [PMID: 30680218 PMCID: PMC6337811 DOI: 10.1186/s40560-018-0355-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Mechanically ventilated patients often develop muscle weakness post-intensive care admission. Current evidence suggests that early mobilisation of these patients can be an effective intervention in improving their outcomes. However, what constitutes early mobilisation in mechanically ventilated patients (EM-MV) remains unclear. We aimed to systematically explore the definitions and activity types of EM-MV in the literature. Methods Whittemore and Knafl’s framework guided this review. CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, ASSIA, and Cochrane Library were searched to capture studies from 2000 to 2018, combined with hand search of grey literature and reference lists of included studies. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tools were used to assess the methodological quality of included studies. Data extraction and quality assessment of studies were performed independently by each reviewer before coming together in sub-groups for discussion and agreement. An inductive and data-driven thematic analysis was undertaken on verbatim extracts of EM-MV definitions and activities in included studies. Results Seventy-six studies were included from which four major themes were inferred: (1) non-standardised definition, (2) contextual factors, (3) negotiated process and (4) collaboration between patients and staff. The first theme indicates that EM-MV is either not fully defined in studies or when a definition is provided this is not standardised across studies. The remaining themes reflect the diversity of EM-MV activities which depends on patients’ characteristics and ICU settings; the negotiated decision-making process between patients and staff; and their interdependent relationship during the implementation. Conclusions This review highlights the absence of an agreed definition and on what constitutes early mobilisation in mechanically ventilated patients. To advance research and practice an agreed and shared definition is a pre-requisite.
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- Catherine Clarissa
- 1Department of Nursing Studies, School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Medical School, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG UK
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- 2Division of Dietetics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Radiography, Queen Margaret University, Queen Margaret University Drive, Musselburgh, EH21 6UU UK
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- 1Department of Nursing Studies, School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Medical School, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG UK
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- 1Department of Nursing Studies, School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Medical School, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG UK
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Stayt LC, Venes TJ. Outcomes and experiences of relatives of patients discharged home after critical illness: a systematic integrative review. Nurs Crit Care 2018; 24:162-175. [PMID: 30560592 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Revised: 09/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients discharged from intensive care may experience psychological and physical deficits resulting in a long and complex rehabilitation upon discharge. Relatives are also vulnerable to psychological pathologies and diminished health-related quality of life following the patients' critical illness. Relatives often provide care during the patients' rehabilitation, which may influence their health. AIM To report the outcomes and experiences of relatives of patients discharged home after critical illness. DESIGN Systematic integrative review. METHODS Electronic databases Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PubMed, Embase®, and PsychINFO® were searched using keywords, synonyms, and medical subject headings. Reference lists of articles and critical care journals were manually searched. Studies eligible for inclusion reported primary research and were published in English between 2007 and 2017. Studies were appraised using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklists. Data were extracted and then analysed according to framework. FINDINGS Twenty-five studies were included: 19 quantitative, 4 qualitative, and 1 mixed method study. Three themes were identified: health and well-being, employment and lifestyle, and caregiving role. Health and well-being reports the incidence and significance of psychological morbidity such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. Employment and lifestyle describes the impact of caregiving on the relative's ability to work and engage in usual social activities. The final theme describes and discusses the caregiving role in terms of activities of daily living, knowledge and skills, and adaption to the role. CONCLUSIONS There is a significant and meaningful impact on outcomes and experiences of relatives of patients discharged home after critical illness. Relatives' caregiving is embedded within the context of their psychological morbidity and social adjustment. RELEVANCE TO PRACTICE If informal care giving is to be sustainable, there is a need to design effective strategies of supporting families through all stages of the critical illness trajectory.
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- Louise C Stayt
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Jack Straws Lane, Oxford, OX3 0FL, UK
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- Adult Intensive Care, Oxford University Hospital Trust, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK
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Kang J, Jeong YJ. Embracing the new vulnerable self: A grounded theory approach on critical care survivors’ post-intensive care syndrome. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2018; 49:44-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2018.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2018] [Revised: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Cognitive Function 3 and 12 Months After ICU Discharge—A Prospective Cohort Study. Crit Care Med 2018; 46:e1121-e1127. [DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000003391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Alfheim HB, Småstuen MC, Hofsø K, Tøien K, Rosseland LA, Rustøen T. Quality of life in family caregivers of patients in the intensive care unit: A longitudinal study. Aust Crit Care 2018; 32:479-485. [PMID: 30503245 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2018.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Revised: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 09/29/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Family caregivers of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) experience impairments in the quality of life. Previous studies report that psychological quality of life improves over time, but there has been limited longitudinal research, and measurement points have differed. Factors such as age, gender, and posttraumatic stress symptoms have been found to be associated with the quality of life, but level of hope and its associations with the quality of life have not been investigated. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was (1) to evaluate changes in the quality of life in family caregivers during the first year after a patient's admission to the ICU and (2) to identify associations between patients' and family caregivers' background characteristics, posttraumatic stress symptoms, hope, and quality of life. METHODS A longitudinal study design with five measurement points was used. Family caregivers completed study questionnaires at enrolment into the study and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after the patient's admission to the ICU. The quality of life was measured with the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey. RESULTS Family caregivers (N = 211) reported improved psychological quality of life during the first year after the patient's admission to the ICU, but it was still lower than the psychological quality of life reported in norm-based data. Being on sick leave, consulting healthcare professionals (e.g., general practitioner), and increased level of posttraumatic stress symptoms were significantly associated with psychological quality of life, whereas hope was not. Reported physical quality of life was comparable to norm-based data. CONCLUSION Family caregivers of patients in the ICU reported impairments in quality of life during the first year after the patient's admission to the ICU. Being on sick leave, consulting healthcare professionals, and reduced posttraumatic stress symptoms may improve mental quality of life.
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- Hanne Birgit Alfheim
- Postoperative and Intensive Care and Department, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital Norway, P. O. Box 4950 Nydalen N-0424 Oslo, Norway; Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital Norway, P. O. Box 4950 Nydalen N-0424 Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, P.O.Box 1078 Blindern NO-0316 Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital Norway, P. O. Box 4950 Nydalen N-0424 Oslo, Norway; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Nursing Science Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences Norway, P.O. Box 4 St. Olavs Plass N-0130 OSLO, Norway.
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- Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital Norway, P. O. Box 4950 Nydalen N-0424 Oslo, Norway; Lovisenberg Diaconal University College, Oslo Norway, Lovisenberggt. 15b, 0456 Oslo, Norway.
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- Postoperative and Intensive Care and Department, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital Norway, P. O. Box 4950 Nydalen N-0424 Oslo, Norway; Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital Norway, P. O. Box 4950 Nydalen N-0424 Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital Norway, P. O. Box 4950 Nydalen N-0424 Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, P.O.Box 1078 Blindern NO-0316 Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital Norway, P. O. Box 4950 Nydalen N-0424 Oslo, Norway; Department of Nursing Science, Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, P.O.Box 1078 Blindern NO-0316 Oslo, Norway.
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Ågård AS, Hofhuis JGM, Koopmans M, Gerritsen RT, Spronk PE, Engelberg RA, Randall Curtis J, Zijlstra JG, Jensen HI. Identifying improvement opportunities for patient- and family-centered care in the ICU: Using qualitative methods to understand family perspectives. J Crit Care 2018; 49:33-37. [PMID: 30359923 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2018.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 09/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The purposes of the study were to provide richer context for families' quantitative assessments of the quality of ICU care, and to describe further quality areas of importance for family members. MATERIALS AND METHODS Free-text comments from 1077 family members of 920 patients focusing on family evaluation of ICU quality of care were analyzed using content analysis. Twenty-one Danish and Dutch ICUs participated from October 2014 to June 2015. RESULTS Four themes emerged as important to families: information, clinician skills, ICU environment, and discharge from the ICU. Families highlighted the importance of receiving information that was accessible, understandable and honest. They indicated that quality care was ensured by having clinicians who were both technically and interpersonally competent. The ICU environment and the circumstances of the transfer out of the ICU were described as contributing to quality of care. The comments identified room for improvement within all themes. CONCLUSIONS The study highlights the importance of including both technical and emotional care for patients and families and the consequent need to focus on clinicians' mastery of interpersonal skills.
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- Anne Sophie Ågård
- Department of Intensive Care, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, 8200 Århus N, Denmark; Department of Science in Nursing, Institute of Public Health, Aarhus University, Building 1260, Bartholins Allé 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine Gelre Hospitals Apeldoorn, Apeldoorn, the Netherlands.
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- Center of Intensive Care, Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden, PO Box 888, 8901 BR Leeuwarden, the Netherlands.
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- Center of Intensive Care, Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden, PO Box 888, 8901 BR Leeuwarden, the Netherlands.
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- Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, 325 Ninth Avenue, Box 359762, Seattle, WA 98104, USA; Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, 325 Ninth Avenue, Box 359762, Seattle, WA 98104, USA; Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
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- University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Vejle and Middelfart Hospitals, Beriderbakken 4, 7100 Vejle, Denmark; Institute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, J.B.Winsløwsvej 19, 5000 Odense, Denmark.
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The Road to Recovery: Turning the Tide on Losses Incurred After Critical Illness. Crit Care Med 2018; 44:2111-2112. [PMID: 27755073 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000001925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Alfheim HB, Hofsø K, Småstuen MC, Tøien K, Rosseland LA, Rustøen T. Post-traumatic stress symptoms in family caregivers of intensive care unit patients: A longitudinal study. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2018; 50:5-10. [PMID: 29937075 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2018.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2018] [Revised: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe the prevalence and trajectory of family caregivers' post-traumatic stress symptoms during the first year after a patient's admission to the intensive care unit and identify associations between family caregivers' background characteristics, hope and post-traumatic stress symptoms. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY/DESIGNS Family caregivers of intensive care unit patients (n = 211) completed questionnaires at patient admission to the intensive care unit and thereafter at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Mixed-model analyses were performed. SETTING Four intensive care units in a university hospital in Norway. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Impact of Event Scale-Revised and Herth Hope Index. RESULTS On admission, 54% of family caregivers reported high post-traumatic stress symptom levels, which decreased during the first six months after patient discharge. Lower levels of hope, being younger, having more comorbidities and being on sick leave were associated with higher post-traumatic stress symptom levels. Being the parent of the patient was associated with decreased post-traumatic stress symptom levels. CONCLUSIONS Family caregivers of intensive care unit patients report high levels of post-traumatic stress symptoms. Higher levels of hope were associated with fewer post-traumatic stress symptoms.
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- Hanne Birgit Alfheim
- Postoperative and Intensive Care and Department, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, P.O. Box 4950 Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway; Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, P.O. Box 4950 Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1078 Blindern, NO-0316 Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, P.O. Box 4950 Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway; Lovisenberg Diaconal University College, Lovisenberggt. 15b, 0456 Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, P.O. Box 4950 Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Nursing Science, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, P.O. Box 4 St. Olavs plass, N-0130 Oslo, Norway.
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- Postoperative and Intensive Care and Department, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, P.O. Box 4950 Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway; Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, P.O. Box 4950 Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, P.O. Box 4950 Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1078 Blindern, NO-0316 Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, P.O. Box 4950 Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway; Department of Nursing Science, Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1078 Blindern, NO-0316 Oslo, Norway.
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Moi AL, Storli SL, Gjengedal E, Holme AN, Lind R, Eskerud R, Fenstad AM, Kvåle R, Halvorsen K. The provision of nurse-led follow-up at Norwegian intensive care units. J Clin Nurs 2018; 27:2877-2886. [PMID: 29633421 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To describe the prevalence, content and administration of intensive care unit diaries and follow-up practices offered to patients and their families in Norway. BACKGROUND Intensive care treatment has been associated with risks for new or increased health impairments affecting both patients and their families. These impairments have the potential of continuing beyond the acute phase of treatment. In parallel, preventive actions have gradually become an integrated part of critical care nursing, and in Norway, national recommendations for the use of intensive care unit diaries have been established. DESIGN AND METHODS A survey was conducted in Norwegian intensive care units offering care for adult patients, using a questionnaire asking about the frequency, administration and content of the follow-up offered to patients, their relatives, as well as bereaved family members. RESULTS Thirty-nine of 66 (59.1%) invited intensive care units answered the questionnaire. The majority (n = 33, 84.6%) of the responding units had follow-up routines. The provision of diaries was the most frequent follow-up activity (n = 24, 61.5%), and consultations postdischarge formed an integrated part of the diary practice. Consultations with bereaved were conducted in 21 (53.8%) of the intensive care units. About one quarter of the responding intensive care units had positions for follow-up nursing staff. CONCLUSION Nurse-led follow-up after critical care was a common activity in Norwegian intensive care units, comprising diaries and consultations offered to patients and family members. The follow-up was mainly driven by bottom-up processes conducted by dedicated nurses motivated by the patients' and their families' situation and feedback. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Adherence to recommendations, as well as the availability of defined positions for aftercare nurses or teams, may improve the implementation of follow-up practices and reduce suffering after discharge from Norwegian intensive care units.
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- Asgjerd Litleré Moi
- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Care Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Health and Social Care, Molde University College, Molde, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Care Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway.,University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Intensive Care Unit, Drammen Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen, Norway
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- The Norwegian Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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Olsen KD, Nester M, Hansen BS. Evaluating the past to improve the future – A qualitative study of ICU patients’ experiences. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2017; 43:61-67. [DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2017.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2017] [Revised: 06/12/2017] [Accepted: 06/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kean S, Salisbury LG, Rattray J, Walsh TS, Huby G, Ramsay P. ‘Intensive care unit survivorship’ - a constructivist grounded theory of surviving critical illness. J Clin Nurs 2017; 26:3111-3124. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Susanne Kean
- School of Health in Social Science; Nursing Studies; The University of Edinburgh; Edinburgh UK
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- School of Health in Social Science; Nursing Studies; The University of Edinburgh; Edinburgh UK
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery; University of Dundee; Dundee UK
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- School of Clinical Science; Queens Medical Research Institute; The University of Edinburgh; Edinburgh UK
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- Faculty of Health and Social Studies; Østfold University College; Halden Norway
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- School of Nursing; Midwifery & Social Care; Edinburgh Napier University; Edinburgh UK
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Survivors of critical illness may develop postintensive care syndrome (PICS), a spectrum of conditions that include persistent cognitive dysfunction, acquired weakness, and intrusive memories akin to post-traumatic stress disorder. Relatively few ICU survivors are routinely followed in the outpatient setting by intensivists, but are regularly evaluated by primary care physicians and physician assistants in their practices. Specific and focused education about the key features of PICS, its effect on patients as well as family members, and potential therapeutic interventions may increase recognition of PICS and reduce its effect on survivors of critical illness.
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The conceptualisation of health-related quality of life in decision-making by intensive care physicians: A qualitative inquiry. Aust Crit Care 2016; 30:152-159. [PMID: 27595412 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2016.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2015] [Revised: 08/15/2016] [Accepted: 08/16/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore how intensive care physicians conceptualise and prioritise patient health-related quality of life in their decision-making. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY/DESIGN General qualitative inquiry using elements of Grounded Theory. Six ICU physicians participated. SETTING A large, closed, mixed ICU at a university-affiliated hospital, Australia. RESULTS Three themes emerged: (1) Multi-dimensionality of HRQoL-HRQoL was described as difficult to understand; the patient was viewed as the best informant. Proxy information on HRQoL and health preferences was used to direct clinical care, despite not always being trusted. (2) Prioritisation of HRQoL within decision-making-this varied across the patient's health care trajectory. Premorbid HRQoL was prioritised when making admission decisions and used to predict future HRQoL. (3) Role of physician in decision-making-the physicians described their role as representing society with peers influencing their decision-making. All participants considered their practice to be similar to their peers, referring to their practice as the "middle of the road". This is a novel finding, emphasising other important influences in high-stakes decision-making. CONCLUSION Critical care physicians conceptualised HRQoL as a multi-dimensional subjective construct. Patient (or proxy) voice was integral in establishing patient HRQoL and future health preferences. HRQoL was important in high stakes decision-making including initiating invasive and burdensome therapies or in redirecting therapeutic goals.
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van Beusekom I, Bakhshi-Raiez F, de Keizer NF, Dongelmans DA, van der Schaaf M. Reported burden on informal caregivers of ICU survivors: a literature review. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2016; 20:16. [PMID: 26792081 PMCID: PMC4721206 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-016-1185-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2015] [Accepted: 01/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Critical illness and the problems faced after ICU discharge do not only affect the patient, it also negatively impacts patients' informal caregivers. There is no review which summarizes all types of burden reported in informal caregivers of ICU survivors. It is important that the burdens these informal caregivers suffer are systematically assessed so the caregivers can receive the professional care they need. We aimed to provide a complete overview of the types of burdens reported in informal caregivers of adult ICU survivors, to make recommendations on which burdens should be assessed in this population, and which tools should be used to assess them. METHOD We performed a systematic search in PubMed and CINAHL from database inception until June 2014. All articles reporting on burdens in informal caregivers of adult ICU survivors were included. Two independent reviewers used a standardized form to extract characteristics of informal caregivers, types of burdens and instruments used to assess these burdens. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa and the PEDro scales. RESULTS The search yielded 2704 articles, of which we included 28 in our review. The most commonly reported outcomes were psychosocial burden. Six months after ICU discharge, the prevalence of anxiety was between 15% and 24%, depression between 4.7% and 36.4% and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) between 35% and 57.1%. Loss of employment, financial burden, lifestyle interference and low health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were also frequently reported. The most commonly used tools were the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Centre for Epidemiological Studies-Depression questionnaire, and Impact of Event Scale (IES). The quality of observational studies was low and of randomized studies moderate to fair. CONCLUSIONS Informal caregivers of ICU survivors suffer a substantial variety of burdens. Although the quality of the included studies was poor, there is evidence that burden in the psychosocial field is most prevalent. We suggest screening informal caregivers of ICU survivors for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and HRQoL using respectively the HADS, IES and Short Form 36 and recommend a follow-up period of at least 6 months.
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- Ilse van Beusekom
- Department of Medical Informatics, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. .,National Intensive Care Evaluation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,National Intensive Care Evaluation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,National Intensive Care Evaluation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- National Intensive Care Evaluation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam School of Health Professions, University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Stayt LC, Seers K, Tutton L. Making sense of it: intensive care patients' phenomenological accounts of story construction. Nurs Crit Care 2015; 21:225-32. [PMID: 26549713 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2015] [Revised: 09/21/2015] [Accepted: 09/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients entering intensive care encounter physical and psychological stress that may lead to psychological morbidity such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress. It has been suggested that constructing a story may assist psychological recovery. However, this has been minimally investigated in intensive care patients. AIM The aim of this article is to examine the process of story construction in people's phenomenological accounts of being a patient in the technological environment of intensive care. STUDY DESIGN The study design was informed by Heideggerian phenomenology. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 patients who had been in intensive care for at least 4 days. Interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed and analysed utilizing Van Manen's framework for thematic analysis. FINDINGS Making sense of their experiences in an intensive care unit appeared to be fundamental to story construction. Themes that arose were 'why am I here?', 'filling in the gaps', 'sorting the real from the unreal' and 'searching for familiarity'. These themes describe how participants sought temporal and causal coherence in order to construct their integrated and understandable story. Families appeared to play a critical role in helping participants fill in the gaps, sorting the real from the unreal and their subsequent psychological recovery. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The importance of early support from health care professionals to facilitate patients' story construction is highlighted. The study also emphasizes the role families play in supporting patients while they make sense of their experiences and the associated psychological recovery process. Further research to evaluate methods of facilitating story construction, such as nurse-led debriefing and patient diaries, is recommended. In addition, an investigation of families' perceptions of their role in assisting patients construct their story may facilitate the development of strategies by health care professionals to effectively support families in their role.
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- Louise C Stayt
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Jack Straw Lane, Oxford, UK
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- Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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Ågård AS, Egerod I, Tønnesen E, Lomborg K. From spouse to caregiver and back: a grounded theory study of post-intensive care unit spousal caregiving. J Adv Nurs 2015; 71:1892-903. [DOI: 10.1111/jan.12657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Anne Sophie Ågård
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care; Aarhus University Hospital; Denmark
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- University of Copenhagen, Health & Medical Sciences; Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet; Trauma Center; Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care; Aarhus University Hospital; Denmark
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- Faculty of Health Sciencies & Aarhus University Hospital; Aarhus University; Denmark
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Impact of follow-up consultations for ICU survivors on post-ICU syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Intensive Care Med 2015; 41:763-75. [DOI: 10.1007/s00134-015-3689-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2014] [Accepted: 02/05/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Svenningsen H, Langhorn L, Ågård AS, Dreyer P. Post-ICU symptoms, consequences, and follow-up: an integrative review. Nurs Crit Care 2015; 22:212-220. [DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2014] [Revised: 12/09/2014] [Accepted: 01/15/2015] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Helle Svenningsen
- Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, VIA University College; DK-8200 Aarhus N Denmark
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- Clinical Nurse Specialist, Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery NK; Dk-8000 Aarhus C Denmark
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- Clinical Nurse Specialist, Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care; DK-8200 Aarhus N Denmark
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- Clinical Nurse Specialist, Associated Professor, Aarhus University, Department of Public Health, Section of Nursing Science, Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine; Dk-8000 Aarhus C Denmark
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