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Thomas S, Ryan NP, Byrne LK, Hendrieckx C, White V. Unmet supportive care needs of families of children with chronic illness: A systematic review. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:7101-7124. [PMID: 37353963 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Unmet supportive care needs (SCN) refer to perceived gaps in the support parents want to manage caregiving activities for children with chronic health conditions (CHC) and the support received. This review aims to systematically identify the unmet SCN of families with children living with five common paediatric CHC and characterise the assessment tools used to measure SCN. DESIGN Systematic review methodology with narrative synthesis of data. Reporting followed the PRISMA statement guidelines. METHOD Literature searches were conducted in electronic databases Medline complete, PsycINFO, CINHAL and EMBASE to retrieve relevant articles published between 1990 and July 2022. Eligible studies involved (i) children aged 0-18 years diagnosed with either of cancer, congenital heart disease (CHD), diabetes, asthma, renal disease and (ii) assessment of unmet SCN. Studies involving children with genetic or developmental conditions were excluded. The methodological quality of studies was assessed using JBI assessment tool. RESULTS Of 6223 articles screened, 34 papers were included (25 quantitative, 5 qualitative and 4 mixed design). Most papers explored unmet needs of families with cancer (n = 26). The remaining articles concerned CHD (n = 5), asthma (n = 2) and mixed CHC (n = 1, renal failure, and diabetes). Information (e.g. treatment, lifestyle, etc.) and health care (e.g. emotional support, practical services, etc.) were the most common unmet need domains across health conditions. A variety of methods and need assessments hampered comparisons between studies both across and within CHC. CONCLUSION Irrespective of illness, addressing unmet informational or health care needs may help to optimise outcomes and care for children and families living with common CHC. There was considerable variation in reporting styles, study design and need assessments both within and across conditions. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Health care professionals must routinely evaluate the type, quality and quantity of psychoeducation and support that families of children with CHC want and receive. Providing nurses with more effective strategies to assess child and family needs across a broad range of domains may help to increase understanding of where further support for families is required. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION There was no patient or public contribution to this study as it involved a systematic review of existing literature.
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- Sangeetha Thomas
- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Institute of Health Transformation, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Lander J, Bitzer EM, von Sommoggy J, Pawellek M, Altawil H, John C, Apfelbacher C, Dierks ML. How do parents access, appraise, and apply health information on early childhood allergy prevention? A focus group and interview study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1123107. [PMID: 37139377 PMCID: PMC10149846 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1123107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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Background When parents want to make health-related decisions for their child, they need to be able to handle health information from a potentially endless range of sources. Early childhood allergy prevention (ECAP) is a good example: recommendations have shifted from allergen avoidance to early introduction of allergenic foods. We investigated how parents of children under 3 years old access, appraise and apply health information about ECAP, and their respective needs and preferences. Methods We conducted 23 focus groups and 24 interviews with 114 parents of children with varied risk for allergies. The recruitment strategy and a topic guide were co-designed with the target group and professionals from public health, education, and medicine. Data were mostly collected via video calls, recorded and then transcribed verbatim. Content analysis according to Kuckartz was performed using MAXQDA and findings are presented as a descriptive overview. Results Parents most frequently referred to family members, friends, and other parents as sources of ECAP information, as well as healthcare professionals (HCPs), particularly pediatricians. Parents said that they exchanged experiences and practices with their peers, while relying on HCPs for guidance on decision-making. When searching for information online, they infrequently recalled the sources used and were rarely aware of providers of "good" health information. While parents often reported trying to identify the authors of information to appraise its reliability, they said they did not undertake more comprehensive information quality checks. The choice and presentation of ECAP information was frequently criticized by all parent groups; in particular, parents of at-risk children or with a manifested allergy were often dissatisfied with HCP consultations, and hence did not straightforwardly apply advice. Though many trusted their HCPs, parents often reported taking preventive measures based on their own intuition. Conclusion One suggestion to react upon the many criticisms expressed by parents regarding who and how provides ECAP information is to integrate central ECAP recommendations into regular child care counseling by HCPs-provided that feasible ways for doing so are identified. This would assist disease prevention, as parents without specific concerns are often unaware of the ECAP dimension of issues such as nutrition.
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- Jonas Lander
- Institute for Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Public Health and Health Education, University of Education Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Medical Sociology, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO), University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Institute for Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute for Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, Germany
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Kim Y, Ju H. Needs and expectations for an AR program for asthma education for school-age children in South Korea: The perspectives of children, parents, and teachers. CHILD HEALTH NURSING RESEARCH 2022; 27:365-376. [PMID: 35004524 PMCID: PMC8650950 DOI: 10.4094/chnr.2021.27.4.365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Purpose This study examined the needs for asthma education programs as perceived by school-age children, parents, and teachers and investigated parents' and teachers' expectations for incorporating augmented reality (AR) in asthma education. Methods This descriptive, cross-sectional study included 339 participants: 125 school-age children, 132 parents, and 82 teachers. Data were collected from children, parents, and teachers on the need for asthma education, the requirements for asthma education, and the expectations of parents and teachers for incorporating AR in asthma education. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the t-test, analysis of variance, and the Scheffé test. Results Asthmatic children and their peers, parents, and teachers all felt there was a significant need for education about asthma, with education on how to deal with an asthma attack being needed the most. The incorporation of AR programs in asthma education was viewed positively by both parents and teachers. Conclusion An AR children's asthma education program should be developed in which children with asthma and their peers, parents, and teachers can participate together. Furthermore, it is expected that children with asthma will independently undertake more effective disease management after attending an AR asthma education program.
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- Yunsoo Kim
- Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Catholic Kwandong University, Gangneung ‧ Senior Researcher, The Convergence Institute of Healthcare and Medical Science, Incheon, Korea
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- Professor, Department of Medical Science, Catholic Kwandong University, Gangneung ‧ Senior Researcher, The Convergence Institute of Healthcare and Medical Science, Incheon, Korea
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Shulhan-Kilroy J, Elliott SA, Scott SD, Hartling L. Parents' self-reported experiences and information needs related to acute pediatric asthma exacerbations: A mixed studies systematic review. PEC INNOVATION 2021; 1:100006. [PMCID: PMC10194336 DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2021.100006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Objective To systematically review the scientific literature examining parents' experiences and information needs for the management of their child's asthma exacerbations. Methods We searched five databases for quantitative and qualitative studies in Canada and the United States from 2002 onwards. A convergent integrated approach and the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool were used to analyze and appraise the evidence, respectively. Results We included 84 studies (27 quantitative, 54 qualitative, 3 mixed methods). Some parents lacked confidence in recognizing or managing exacerbations. A few parents were uncertain when and where to seek medical help. The main barrier to accessing care was cost. Impacts on parents included poor sleep, distress, and lifestyle disruptions. Parents felt they lacked information and wanted education on treatments and how to recognize and manage exacerbations via education sessions, written materials, community outreach and online resources. Conclusion Improved education for parents may help reduce parents' stress, asthma-related morbidities for children and use of urgent health services. Innovation The development of tailored interventions and knowledge translation strategies with input from target audiences (e.g. parents, health care providers) is necessary to meet their information needs and support adherence to clinical recommendations. 84 studies reviewed and analyzed using the convergent integrated approach Parents lacked confidence in recognizing, treating or seeking care for exacerbations Cost was a barrier to care; parents affected by psychosocial impacts Parent's desired education on treatments and how to recognize and manage exacerbations Interventions and knowledge translation strategies must be developed with parents
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- Jocelyn Shulhan-Kilroy
- Alberta Research Centre for Health Evidence (ARCHE), Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Alberta Research Centre for Health Evidence (ARCHE), Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Evidence in Child Health to Enhance Outcomes (ECHO), Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Alberta Research Centre for Health Evidence (ARCHE), Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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Srour-Alphonse P, Cvetkovski B, Azzi E, Rand C, Cheong LHM, Kritikos V, Bosnic-Anticevich S. Understanding the Influences Behind Parents' Asthma Decision-Making: A Qualitative Exploration of the Asthma Network of Parents with Children with Asthma. Pulm Ther 2021; 7:151-170. [PMID: 33569733 PMCID: PMC8137740 DOI: 10.1007/s41030-021-00145-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Introduction Interventions aimed at optimizing parents’ ability to manage their children’s asthma could be strengthened by better understanding the networks that influence these parents’ choices when managing asthma. This study aimed to explore the asthma networks of parents of children with asthma—specifically to gain insights into whom parents select to be within their networks and why; how individuals within parents’ networks influence the way in which they manage their children’s asthma medications, and factors driving the development of these networks. Methods A qualitative research methodology utilizing semi-structured interviews with parents of children with asthma was employed to fulfil the objectives of this study. Results Twenty-six face-to-face interviews with parents of children with asthma were conducted, recorded, and transcribed. Transcriptions were independently coded for concepts and themes by the research team. Asthma medications was a dominant theme identified, and revealed that parents actively sought advice and support from a series of complex and multidimensional relationships with people and resources in their health network. These not only included health care professionals (HCPs) but also personal connections, lay individuals, and resources. The composition and development of these asthma networks occurred over time and were determined by several key factors: satisfaction with their HCP provider; need for information; convenience; trust and support; self-confidence in management; and parents’ perceptions of their children’s asthma severity. Conclusions By exploring parents’ asthma network, this study uncovers the complex relationship between HCPs, family and friends of parents of children with asthma, and provides new insight into the intimate and parallel influence they have on parent’s decision-making.
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- Pamela Srour-Alphonse
- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. .,Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Department, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Central Sydney Local Area Health District, Sydney, Australia
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Laudato N, Yagiela L, Eggly S, Meert KL. Understanding parents' informational needs in the pediatric intensive care unit: A qualitative study. PROGRESS IN PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ppedcard.2019.101172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Thompson D, Leach M, Smith C, Fereday J, May E. How nurses and other health professionals use learning principles in parent education practice: A scoping review of the literature. Heliyon 2020; 6:e03564. [PMID: 32211543 PMCID: PMC7082510 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Health Professionals (HPs) play an important role in supporting parents to care for their children, by facilitating parents' knowledge and skills development through parent education. This is achieved through teaching, whereby planned strategies, based on principles of how people learn, enable learning. Despite Learning Principles being the fundamental tenets of the learning process, how HPs perceive and use Learning Principles in their practice is neglected in the healthcare literature. Objective To identify, describe and map the existing literature on nurses' and HPs' perceptions and use of Learning Principles in parent education practice. Method A scoping review was performed using the Joanna Briggs Institute approach. A comprehensive search of 10 databases and the grey literature was undertaken between March and June 2017 to identify pertinent English-language publications. The search was limited to literature published between 1998 and 2017. Following a screening and inclusion criteria eligibility check, 89 articles were selected for inclusion. Results HPs' perceptions of Learning Principles were diverse, somewhat disorganised, divergent in meaning and implicit. This was until the Dimensions of Learning construct was applied to guide the analyses and mapping. This revealed that HPs, of whom 60.7% were nurses, used Learning Principles in parent education, but only referred to them in the context of Adult Learning. Enablers to HPs using Learning Principles included shared partnerships between parents and HPs, while barriers included parents' health beliefs, psychological issues and organisational assumptions about learning. Evaluation of parents' learning also represented implicit use of Learning Principles by HPs. Conclusion This scoping review is the first to examine HPs' perceptions and use of Learning Principles within parent education practice. The findings reveal a significant gap in this body of knowledge. The paucity of studies containing any explicit descriptions of Learning Principles strongly supports the need for further exploration and codification of Learning Principles, through qualitative methods, whereby a deeper understanding of what is happening in healthcare practice can be established.
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- Deryn Thompson
- University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
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- Women's and Children's Health Network, University of South Australia, Australia
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- University of South Australia, Dean Academic and Clinical Education, Health Sciences, Australia
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Archibald MM, Scott SD. Learning from usability testing of an arts-based knowledge translation tool for parents of a child with asthma. Nurs Open 2019; 6:1615-1625. [PMID: 31660190 PMCID: PMC6805259 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2019] [Revised: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Aim Digital, art‐ and story‐based resources can be viable and engaging knowledge translation strategies in health care. Understanding the usability of these approaches can help maximize their impact. The aim of this work is to understand what aspects of ‘My Asthma Diary’, an art‐based digital knowledge translation tool for parents of children with asthma, has an impact on usability. Design Sequential explanatory mixed methods pilot study. Methods Eighteen parents of children with asthma reviewed ‘My Asthma Diary’ in a paediatric emergency department and completed a usability questionnaire. Follow‐up interviews were conducted with five parents and analysed with qualitative description. Results We identified four themes which complemented the quantitative results: (a) the eBooks are relatable and mirror personal experience; (b) the digital format is convenient and easy to navigate; (c) the narrative structure aids learning; and (d) the narrative and illustrations are synergistic. We summarize core usability considerations for subsequent research and creative knowledge translation tool development in other contexts.
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- Mandy M Archibald
- Helen Glass Centre for Nursing University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing Level 3 Edmonton Clinic Health Academy University of Alberta Edmonton AB Canada
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Srour-Alphonse P, Cvetkovski B, Rand CS, Azzi E, Tan R, Kritikos V, Cheong LHM, Bosnic-Anticevich S. It takes a village - asthma networks utilized by parents when managing childhood asthma medications. J Asthma 2019; 57:306-318. [PMID: 30669905 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2019.1568456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Objective: We are yet to understand how widely parents seek asthma medication management information for their children, how they are used for health information, how parents engage with them and their influence on parent's decision-making. This study aimed to gauge the current level of asthma knowledge and skills of parents of children with asthma and gain insight into who and what influences their child's asthma medication management decisions. Method: Social network theory was used to map parents' asthma networks and identify the level of influence of each individual/resource nominated. Parents of children with asthma (aged 4-18 years) were interviewed, completed an asthma network map, questionnaires and an inhaler technique assessment. Results: Twenty-six parents participated and had significant gaps in asthma knowledge and inhaler technique skills. The asthma networks of participants ranged from two to ten individuals/resources, with an average number of five. The most commonly nominated individual/resource was general practitioners followed by family members and the internet. Professional connections represented 44% of individuals/resources in networks, personal connections 42% and impersonal connections 14%. When parents were asked about how influential individuals/resources were, professional connections represented 53% of parents influences, personal connections 36% and impersonal connections 11%. Conclusion: This study highlights the priority and co-influence of non-medical sources of information/support on parent's behaviors and decision-making with regards to their child's asthma medicine taking. In further understanding the complexities surrounding these connections and relationships, HCPs are better positioned to assist parents in addressing their needs and better supporting them in the management of their child's asthma.
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- Pamela Srour-Alphonse
- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Department, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Central Sydney Local Area Health District, Sydney, Australia
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Archibald MM, Hartling L, Ali S, Caine V, Scott SD. Developing "My Asthma Diary": a process exemplar of a patient-driven arts-based knowledge translation tool. BMC Pediatr 2018; 18:186. [PMID: 29871611 PMCID: PMC5989361 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-018-1155-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although it is well established that family-centered education is critical to managing childhood asthma, the information needs of parents of children with asthma are not being met through current educational approaches. Patient-driven educational materials that leverage the power of the storytelling and the arts show promise in communicating health information and assisting in illness self-management. However, such arts-based knowledge translation approaches are in their infancy, and little is known about how to develop such tools for parents. This paper reports on the development of "My Asthma Diary" - an innovative knowledge translation tool based on rigorous research evidence and tailored to parents' asthma-related information needs. METHODS We used a multi-stage process to develop four eBook prototypes of "My Asthma Diary." We conducted formative research on parents' information needs and identified high quality research evidence on childhood asthma, and used these data to inform the development of the asthma eBooks. We established interdisciplinary consulting teams with health researchers, practitioners, and artists to help iteratively create the knowledge translation tools. RESULTS We describe the iterative, transdisciplinary process of developing asthma eBooks which incorporates: (I) parents' preferences and information needs on childhood asthma, (II) quality evidence on childhood asthma and its management, and (III) the engaging and informative powers of storytelling and visual art as methods to communicate complex health information to parents. We identified four dominant methodological and procedural challenges encountered during this process: (I) working within an inter-disciplinary team, (II) quantity and ordering of information, (III) creating a composite narrative, and (IV) balancing actual and ideal management scenarios. CONCLUSIONS We describe a replicable and rigorous multi-staged approach to developing a patient-driven, creative knowledge translation tool, which can be adapted for use with different populations and contexts. We identified specific procedural and methodological challenges that others conducting comparable work should consider, particularly as creative, patient-driven knowledge translation strategies continue to emerge across health disciplines.
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- Mandy M. Archibald
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park, Adelaide, SA 5042 Australia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405-87 Avenue, Alberta, T6G 1C9 Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405-87 Avenue, Alberta, T6G 1C9 Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Level 3, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405-87 Avenue, Alberta, T6G 1C9 Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Level 3, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, 11405-87 Avenue, Alberta, T6G 1C9 Canada
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Sterner T, Uldahl A, Svensson Å, Björk J, Svedman C, Nielsen C, Tunsäter A, Bruze M, Kiotseridis H. The Southern Sweden Adolescent Allergy-Cohort: Prevalence of allergic diseases and cross-sectional associations with individual and social factors. J Asthma 2018; 56:227-235. [PMID: 29621411 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2018.1452033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Asthma and allergic diseases are the most frequent chronic diseases in childhood worldwide, and considered a burden for the affected children and their families. The diseases impose an economic burden on society if not diagnosed and treated properly and management of and these diseases are challenging for healthcare professionals. The aim of the present investigation was to assess the prevalence of allergic diseases in an unselected cohort of adolescents in southern Sweden. Additionally, associations with sociodemographic factors were investigated, as well as impact on daily life. METHODS This cross-sectional study was based on a cohort of n = 1 530 school children, aged 13 to 14, from 13 municipalities in southern Sweden. Data were collected through web-based questionnaires. RESULTS Of all children 32% reported at least one allergic disease. 67% reported one allergic disease and 33% reported more than one. No allergy-related disease were reported by 68%. Current asthma was reported by 9.8% and current rhino-conjunctivitis was reported by 13%. The prevalence of food hypersensitivity was 12% and the prevalence of eczema was 11%. One to three wheezing attacks were reported from 55% and 40% reported more than four attacks of wheezing in the preceding year. The self-reported allergic diseases were diagnosed by a doctor in; 36% (food hypersensitivity) to 69% (rhinoconjunctivitis) of the cases. CONCLUSIONS A high number of affected children were identified. Some children being undiagnosed and some not receiving satisfactory treatment. These results suggest that additional studies to evaluate treatment procedures in order to improve healthcare for allergic children are warranted.
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- Therese Sterner
- a Department of Clinical Sciences , Lunds Universitet , Malmö , Lund , Sweden.,b Department of Dermatology , Skåne University Hospital , Malmö , Sweden.,c Skåne Regional Council , Competence Center of Allergy, Asthma and COPD , Lund , Sweden
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- a Department of Clinical Sciences , Lunds Universitet , Malmö , Lund , Sweden.,b Department of Dermatology , Skåne University Hospital , Malmö , Sweden
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- b Department of Dermatology , Skåne University Hospital , Malmö , Sweden
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- d Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine , Lunds Universitet , Lund , Sweden
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- e Department of Occupational and Environmental Dermatology , Skåne University Hospital , Malmö , Sweden
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- d Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine , Lunds Universitet , Lund , Sweden
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- f Respiratory Medicine and Allergology , Medical Sciences, Lunds university , Sweden
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- e Department of Occupational and Environmental Dermatology , Skåne University Hospital , Malmö , Sweden
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- c Skåne Regional Council , Competence Center of Allergy, Asthma and COPD , Lund , Sweden
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Ranade-Kharkar P, Weir C, Norlin C, Collins SA, Scarton LA, Baker GB, Borbolla D, Taliercio V, Del Fiol G. Information needs of physicians, care coordinators, and families to support care coordination of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). J Am Med Inform Assoc 2018; 24:933-941. [PMID: 28371887 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocx023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Objectives Identify and describe information needs and associated goals of physicians, care coordinators, and families related to coordinating care for medically complex children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Materials and Methods We conducted 19 in-depth interviews with physicians, care coordinators, and parents of CYSHCN following the Critical Decision Method technique. We analyzed the interviews for information needs posed as questions using a systematic content analysis approach and categorized the questions into information need goal types and subtypes. Results The Critical Decision Method interviews resulted in an average of 80 information needs per interview. We categorized them into 6 information need goal types: (1) situation understanding, (2) care networking, (3) planning, (4) tracking/monitoring, (5) navigating the health care system, and (6) learning, and 32 subtypes. Discussion and Conclusion Caring for CYSHCN generates a large amount of information needs that require significant effort from physicians, care coordinators, parents, and various other individuals. CYSHCN are often chronically ill and face developmental challenges that translate into intense demands on time, effort, and resources. Care coordination for CYCHSN involves multiple information systems, specialized resources, and complex decision-making. Solutions currently offered by health information technology fall short in providing support to meet the information needs to perform the complex care coordination tasks. Our findings present significant opportunities to improve coordination of care through multifaceted and fully integrated informatics solutions.
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- Pallavi Ranade-Kharkar
- Intermountain Healthcare, Murray, UT, USA.,Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.,VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Partners HealthCare, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Geense WW, van Gaal BGI, Knoll JL, Cornelissen EAM, van Achterberg T. The support needs of parents having a child with a chronic kidney disease: a focus group study. Child Care Health Dev 2017; 43:831-838. [PMID: 28547746 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2015] [Revised: 08/02/2016] [Accepted: 04/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parents of children with a chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a crucial role in the management of their child's disease. The burden on parents is high: they are often exhausted, depressed and experience high levels of stress and a low quality of life, which could have a negative impact on their child's health outcomes. Support aiming at preventing and reducing parental stress is essential. Therefore, it is necessary to have insight in the problems and support needs among these parents. OBJECTIVE Our aim is to describe parents' support needs regarding the problems they experience in having a child with CKD. METHODS Five focus group interviews were conducted with parents of children: (i) with hereditary kidney disease, (ii) with nephrotic syndrome, (iii) with chronic kidney failure, (iv) using dialysis and (v) after renal transplantation. The children were treated at a paediatric nephrology unit in one university hospital in the Netherlands. The data were thematically analysed. RESULTS Twenty-one parents participated in the focus groups. Parents need more information about their child's CKD and treatment options, and managing their own hobbies and work. Furthermore, parents need emotional support from their partner, family, friends, peers and healthcare professionals to help them cope with the disease of their child. Additionally, parents need practical support to hand over their care and support in transport, financial management and regarding their child at school. CONCLUSION Needs regarding balancing their personal life are seldom prioritized by parents as the child's needs are considered more important. Therefore, it is important that healthcare professionals should not only attend to the abilities of parents concerning their child's disease management, but also focus on the parents' abilities in balancing their responsibilities as a caregiver with their own personal life.
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- W W Geense
- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Health Services and Nursing Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Searle A, Jago R, Henderson J, Turner KM. Children's, parents' and health professionals' views on the management of childhood asthma: a qualitative study. NPJ Prim Care Respir Med 2017; 27:53. [PMID: 28894094 PMCID: PMC5593954 DOI: 10.1038/s41533-017-0053-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2017] [Revised: 08/10/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The management of childhood asthma is often sub-optimal. Parents and other caregivers are primarily responsible for disease management and this responsibility includes communication with health professionals. The aim of this multi-perspective qualitative study was to explore the views of children, parents and health professionals to gain insight into the approach to clinical care in the management of childhood asthma. Interviews were held with nine parent-child (6-8 years) dyads, and 13 health professionals working in primary and secondary care. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. Three key themes emerged that were common to all data sets; (1) Child and parent awareness of symptoms; (2) Management and child wellbeing; and (3) Professional communication education and consultation with families. Although some children demonstrate good awareness of symptoms and appropriate use of medication, some parents expressed difficulty in identifying triggers and symptoms of asthma. Furthermore, parents lacked awareness regarding appropriate use of medication for preventing and managing symptoms of asthma. Health professionals believed that communication and education was lacking. Data from all participants suggested that consultations could be enhanced with greater emphasis on children's and parents' perceptions of asthma in the development of asthma management plans. CHILDHOOD ASTHMA GUIDING FAMILIES THROUGH DISEASE MANAGEMENT: Both parents' and children's perceptions and understanding of childhood asthma should be considered when developing asthma management plans. The management of asthma is challenging and can result in poor disease outcomes if care is not taken. An individual's perception of their (or their child's) asthma can also affect the efficacy of treatment. Aidan Searle at the Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, UK, and co-workers, interviewed nine parent-child groups and thirteen health professionals to determine their perceptions of childhood asthma management in primary care. While some children had a strong awareness of symptoms and appropriate medication use, some parents found it difficult to identify asthma triggers and symptoms. Parents also displayed a lack of understanding of management through medication. Health professionals focused on the need for clearer information for families when guiding management of childhood asthma.
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- Aidan Searle
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (Nutrition, Diet and Lifestyle theme) at the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Bristol, Bristol, BS2 8AE, UK.
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ, UK.,The National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care West (NIHR CLAHRC West) at University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- School of Social & Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Oakfield House, Oakfield Grove, Clifton, Bristol, UK
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- The National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care West (NIHR CLAHRC West) at University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK.,Centre for Academic Primary Care, School of Social & Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, UK
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Al Aloola NA, Nissen L, Alewairdhi HA, Al Faryan N, Saini B. Parents' asthma information needs and preferences for school-based asthma support. J Asthma 2017; 54:946-956. [PMID: 28095117 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2017.1281296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study sought to investigate parents' needs and preferences for school-based asthma support in Saudi Arabian primary schools. METHODS Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted in the period between November 2015 and February 2016, with a convenience sample that comprised Saudi parents and carers of children with asthma. Recruitment of participants was primarily driven through Saudi primary schools; passive snowballing and social networks were used to boost participation rates further. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, translated and data were thematically organised using a latent content analysis approach. RESULTS Twenty interviews were conducted. Six themes emerged from the interviews and were grouped into three major categories: (1) general asthma management issues; (2) school-based asthma management issues; and (3) communication dissatisfaction. Participants expressed concern at schools' social and physical environments and a lack of confidence in the ability of schools to manage their child's asthma, especially when their child was ill. Most of the participants advocated for staff training and school community engagement to improve the management of asthma in Saudi primary schools. CONCLUSION This research clearly describes a need for school-based asthma support, including asthma-related policies, procedures and education on asthma and first aid in Saudi primary schools.
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- Noha Abdullah Al Aloola
- a Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sydney , Camperdown Campus, Sydney , NSW , Australia.,b Department of Clinical Pharmacy , Faculty of Pharmacy, King Saud University , Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
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- c School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology , Brisbane , Australia
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- d School of Allied Health, Department of Community and Clinical Allied Health , College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University , Bundoora , Australia
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- a Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sydney , Camperdown Campus, Sydney , NSW , Australia
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Hamburger R, Berhane Z, Gatto M, Yunghans S, Davis RK, Turchi RM. Evaluation of a statewide medical home program on children and young adults with asthma. J Asthma 2015; 52:940-8. [PMID: 25539026 DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2014.999282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Asthma, the most common chronic condition among children, accounts for significant healthcare utilization and impact on quality of life. Care coordination in a medical home is considered standard practice, but has not been rigorously evaluated. METHODS We initiated this pilot study of children/young adults with asthma (n = 967), ages: birth to 24 years, receiving care from a subset of pediatric practices (n = 20) participating in the Pennsylvania Medical Home Initiative, Educating Practices in Community-Integrated Care (92 practices statewide). We hypothesized children and youth with asthma receiving care coordination in the context of a formal medical home program would experience favorable associations with healthcare utilization and quality of life measures. RESULTS A total of 9240 care coordination encounters for this cohort of children/youth occurred over 100 days. The average length of care coordination encounter was 20.7 minutes. The most common care coordination activity was referral management (21%) and the care coordinator in the practice most often contacted parent/family and specialists (75%). Children with more severe asthma had more hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits than children with less severe asthma. There was a significant decrease in school absences, ED visits and acute care visits for children/youth with asthma with increasing length of time in a medical home program (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Care coordination for children/youth with asthma is feasible and may yield improvements in healthcare utilization, expenditures and quality of life. Larger-scale implementation of care coordination and medical home models for children/youth with asthma and other diagnoses are warranted.
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- Robert Hamburger
- a Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine , Fort Lauderdale , FL , USA .,b Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics , School of Public Health, Drexel University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- b Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics , School of Public Health, Drexel University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- c Make-A-Wish Foundation of Philadelphia and Susquehanna Valley , Blue Bell , PA , USA
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- d Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics , Media , PA , USA
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- e Department of Community Health and Prevention , Maternal and Child Health Working Group, School of Public Health, Drexel University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- e Department of Community Health and Prevention , Maternal and Child Health Working Group, School of Public Health, Drexel University , Philadelphia , PA , USA .,f Department of Pediatrics , St. Christopher's Hospital for Children , Philadelphia , PA , USA , and.,g Department of Community Health and Prevention , School of Public Health, Drexel University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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Geryk LL, Arrindell CC, Sage AJ, Blalock SJ, Reuland DS, Coyne-Beasley T, Lee C, Sleath BL, Carpenter DM. Exploring youth and caregiver preferences for asthma education video content. J Asthma 2015; 53:101-6. [PMID: 26289030 DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2015.1057847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study examines (1) whether youth and their caregivers have different preferences for asthma education video topics and (2) if education topic preferences vary by youth and caregiver sociodemographic characteristics. METHODS Youth (n = 83) ages 7-17 years with persistent asthma and their caregivers were recruited at two pediatric practices in North Carolina. Sociodemographic information and youth and caregiver preferences for nine asthma video education topics were collected during in-person interviews. Bonferroni-corrected Chi-square or McNemar tests (α = 0.0056) were used to compare youth and caregivers differences in topic preferences and topic preferences by youth and caregiver sociodemographic characteristics, including gender, race, ethnicity, and age. RESULTS Youth were primarily male (52%) and from low-income families (74%; caregiver annual income less than $30,000) and many were Hispanic (45%). Youth and parents expressed the most interest in the following two topics: "how to deal with triggers" (90% and 95%, respectively) and "how to keep asthma under control" (87% and 96%, respectively). Caregivers and children were discordant for two topics: "the difference between a rescue and controller medicine" and "how to [help your child] talk to your [his/her] friends about asthma." No differences were found between youth and caregiver sociodemographic characteristics and video topic preferences. CONCLUSIONS Youth with persistent asthma and their caregivers differed in their asthma education topic preferences, but preferences did not vary by caregiver or youth sociodemographic characteristics. Studies examining the effectiveness of interventions tailored to differences in educational preferences of youth with asthma and their caregivers are needed.
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- a Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy
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- c Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine , University of North Carolina , Chapel Hill , NC , USA , and
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- d Polyglot Systems, Inc. , Morrisville , NC , USA
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Archibald MM, Caine V, Ali S, Hartling L, Scott SD. What is left unsaid: an interpretive description of the information needs of parents of children with asthma. Res Nurs Health 2015; 38:19-28. [PMID: 25557981 DOI: 10.1002/nur.21635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Parents of children with asthma provide the vast majority of day-to-day asthma care. Understanding their information needs is an essential step to provide meaningful and effective family-centered asthma education. To gain insight into the information needs and information deficits of parents of children with asthma, we conducted an interpretive descriptive study to capture the perspectives of 21 parents from diverse backgrounds whose 23 children with asthma had a range of illness trajectories and management scenarios. Parents were purposively sampled from two asthma clinics and one pediatric emergency department in a large urban center in North America. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in 2011-2012. In data analysis, parents' self-identified information needs were distinguished from analysts' interpretations of information deficits. Participants' knowledge did not always reflect time since diagnosis, and information needs and deficits persisted for years. Parents often reported receiving little or no little or no education about asthma and its management. An asthma management information hierarchy was identified, starting with the most foundational, recognizing severity; followed by acute management; prevention versus crisis orientation; and knowing "about" asthma. In the absence of adequate and accurate education, parents' beliefs about the nature of asthma as an acute rather than chronic condition shaped their asthma management decisions and information-seeking behaviors. Information deficits were affected by interactions with health care providers. These parents' pervasive unmet information needs and deficits highlight the need for comprehensive, problem-oriented asthma education.
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- Mandy M Archibald
- PhD Candidate, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Level 3, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA), Avenue 11405 87, Edmonton, T6G 1C9, Alberta, Canada
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