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Hendryckx C, Couture M, Gosselin N, Nalder E, Gagnon-Roy M, Thibault G, Bottari C. A window into the reality of families living long term with challenging behaviours after a TBI. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2024:1-32. [PMID: 38781592 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2024.2354402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Challenging behaviours are a long-term burden for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families. Families frequently shoulder the responsibility alone, but little is known about the strategies they use to manage these behaviours. This study aimed to 1) identify the coping strategies used by people with TBI living in the community and their family caregivers to manage challenging behaviours; and 2) describe the similarities and differences between strategies used by people with TBI and caregivers. In this qualitative descriptive design, individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with adults with TBI and their caregivers and were inductively analyzed. The sample included 10 dyads and two triads, totalling 12 caregivers (8 women) and 14 individuals with TBI (6 women; 21.71 ± 10.84 years post-injury). Participants' strategies were proactive (prevention), reactive (response), or retroactive (aftercare). Most strategies were described by caregivers. Some of them were effective and lasting, others not, reflecting how they adapted their approaches over time. Families put in place various strategies in their life's journey, such as giving feedback or adapting the environment. Despite these strategies supporting long-term community living, the need for ongoing support is underscored, as crises may still occur, impacting families' quality of life.
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- Charlotte Hendryckx
- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Montreal, Canada
- Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM), Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Center for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine (CEAMS), Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, CIUSSS NIM Research Center, Montreal, Canada
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- Centre for research and expertise in social gerontology (CREGÉS), CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, Côte Saint-Luc, Canada
- École de travail social, Faculté des lettres et sciences humaines, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Center for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine (CEAMS), Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, CIUSSS NIM Research Center, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Montreal, Canada
- Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM), Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Occupational Therapy program, School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Montreal, Canada
- Service québécois d'expertise en troubles graves du comportement (SQETGC), CIUSSS MCQ, Montréal, Canada
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Montreal, Canada
- Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM), Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Occupational Therapy program, School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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Fisher AC, Reschke K, Shah N, Cheung S, O’Connor C, Piguet O. "It's Opened My Eyes to a Whole New World": Positive Behaviour Support Training for Staff and Family Members Supporting Residents With Dementia in Aged Care Settings. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen 2024; 39:15333175241241168. [PMID: 38536663 PMCID: PMC10976499 DOI: 10.1177/15333175241241168] [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] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study examined the acceptability and usefulness of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training in enhancing the capabilities of support staff and family members providing behaviour support to residents with dementia in residential aged care (RAC). METHODS A mixed-methods pilot study was conducted across 3 RAC organisations, involving pre- and post-training questionnaire assessments for clinical leaders (n = 8), support staff (n = 37) and family members (n = 18). RESULTS Findings indicated increased confidence among support staff and family members in providing behaviour support, with 96% indicating it would support their practices across settings. Key training benefits included identifying and addressing underlying causes of challenging behaviours. A majority (89%) expressed the need for further behaviour support training. CONCLUSION Recommendations focus on developing systems to enable effective and collaborative behaviour support practices. Further research is needed to examine application of PBS principles and planning for residents living with dementia.
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- Alinka C. Fisher
- Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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- Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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- Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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- FRONTIER, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- FRONTIER, Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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Wong D, Pike K, Stolwyk R, Allott K, Ponsford J, McKay A, Longley W, Bosboom P, Hodge A, Kinsella G, Mowszowski L. Delivery of Neuropsychological Interventions for Adult and Older Adult Clinical Populations: An Australian Expert Working Group Clinical Guidance Paper. Neuropsychol Rev 2023:10.1007/s11065-023-09624-0. [PMID: 38032472 DOI: 10.1007/s11065-023-09624-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Delivery of neuropsychological interventions addressing the cognitive, psychological, and behavioural consequences of brain conditions is increasingly recognised as an important, if not essential, skill set for clinical neuropsychologists. It has the potential to add substantial value and impact to our role across clinical settings. However, there are numerous approaches to neuropsychological intervention, requiring different sets of skills, and with varying levels of supporting evidence across different diagnostic groups. This clinical guidance paper provides an overview of considerations and recommendations to help guide selection, delivery, and implementation of neuropsychological interventions for adults and older adults. We aimed to provide a useful source of information and guidance for clinicians, health service managers, policy-makers, educators, and researchers regarding the value and impact of such interventions. Considerations and recommendations were developed by an expert working group of neuropsychologists in Australia, based on relevant evidence and consensus opinion in consultation with members of a national clinical neuropsychology body. While the considerations and recommendations sit within the Australian context, many have international relevance. We include (i) principles important for neuropsychological intervention delivery (e.g. being based on biopsychosocial case formulation and person-centred goals); (ii) a description of clinical competencies important for effective intervention delivery; (iii) a summary of relevant evidence in three key cohorts: acquired brain injury, psychiatric disorders, and older adults, focusing on interventions with sound evidence for improving activity and participation outcomes; (iv) an overview of considerations for sustainable implementation of neuropsychological interventions as 'core business'; and finally, (v) a call to action.
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- Dana Wong
- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- School of Psychology and Public Health & John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- , Orygen, Parkville, Australia
- Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- MERRC, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Division, Epworth HealthCare, Richmond, Australia
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- Rehabilitation Studies Unit, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- The Uniting War Memorial Hospital, Waverley, Sydney, Australia
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- MindLink Psychology, West Perth, Australia
- School of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, School of Psychology & Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Cadwallader CJ, Velakoulis D, Loi SM. Post-Diagnostic Support for Behaviour Changes in Young-Onset Dementia in Australia. Brain Sci 2023; 13:1529. [PMID: 38002489 PMCID: PMC10670083 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13111529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Behaviour changes (BCs) are common in young-onset dementia (YOD). Access to knowledgeable and age-appropriate support services is needed to assist with the appropriate management of BCs. We sought to investigate the types of YOD-related BCs that most commonly require support, the formal services being accessed for support, and the experiences of those seeking support in Australia. We employed a cross-sectional online questionnaire for individuals living with YOD as well as individuals providing informal or formal care for someone with YOD. Thirty-six questionnaire responses were recorded. Of the total sample, 83% reported YOD-related BCs requiring support, the most common being appetite/eating changes, followed by agitation/aggression and apathy/indifference. Seventy-six percent of these individuals had attempted to seek support from a formal service, with Dementia Australia, Dementia Support Australia, and general practitioners most commonly approached. Responses suggested that the support access pathway is suboptimal, with a lack of clarity about what services to approach for support and long wait times. Furthermore, 28% of participants had not gained access to support utilizing non-pharmacological strategies. Individuals who need support for YOD-related BCs demonstrated a high rate of help-seeking from formal support services; however, the support access pathway is slow, is difficult to navigate, and does not result in the best-practice management of BCs. Formal services resourced to provide efficient support with the implementation of behavioural strategies are needed, along with clear, accessible guidelines on the pathway to access them.
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- Claire J. Cadwallader
- Neuropsychiatry, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia; (C.J.C.); (D.V.)
- The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Neuropsychiatry, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia; (C.J.C.); (D.V.)
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Neuropsychiatry, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia; (C.J.C.); (D.V.)
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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Hendryckx C, Nalder E, Drake E, Leclaire É, Pituch E, Gouin-Vallerand C, Wang RH, Poulin V, Paquet V, Bottari C. Managing challenging behaviours in adults with traumatic brain injury: A scoping review of technology-based interventions. J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng 2023; 10:20556683231191975. [PMID: 37614442 PMCID: PMC10443634 DOI: 10.1177/20556683231191975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Challenging behaviours are one of the most serious sequelae after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). These chronic behaviours must be managed to reduce the associated burden for caregivers, and people with TBI. Though technology-based interventions have shown potential for managing challenging behaviours, no review has synthesised evidence of technology aided behaviour management in the TBI population. The objective of this scoping review was to explore what technology-based interventions are being used to manage challenging behaviours in people with TBI. Two independent reviewers analysed 3505 studies conducted between 2000 and 2023. Studies were selected from five databases using search strategies developed in collaboration with a university librarian. Sixteen studies were selected. Most studies used biofeedback and mobile applications, primarily targeting emotional dysregulation. These technologies were tested in a variety of settings. Two interventions involved both people with TBI and their family caregivers. This review found that technology-based interventions have the potential to support behavioural management, though research and technology development is at an early stage. Future research is needed to further develop technology-based interventions that target diverse challenging behaviours, and to document their effectiveness and acceptability for use by people with TBI and their families.
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- Charlotte Hendryckx
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal, Institut Universitaire sur la Réadaptation en déficience Physique de Montréal, CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Center for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, Research Center from CIUSSS du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department Of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department Of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Health and Society, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche Createch sur les Organisations Intelligentes, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- DOMUS Laboratory, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department Of Occupational therapy, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivieres, QC, Canada
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (CIRRIS), CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, QC, Canada
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- Bibliothèque Marguerite-D’Youville, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal, Institut Universitaire sur la Réadaptation en déficience Physique de Montréal, CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Occupational Therapy Program, School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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Fisher AC, Cheung SC, O'Connor CMC, Piguet O. The Acceptability and Usefulness of Positive Behaviour Support Education for Family Carers of People With Frontotemporal Dementia: A Pilot Study. J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 2023; 36:73-83. [PMID: 35380488 DOI: 10.1177/08919887221090214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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AIM This pilot study investigated the acceptability and usefulness of 4 weekly Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) education sessions (delivered face-to-face and online) for family carers of individuals diagnosed with behavioural-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD). These sessions were adapted from the Family-directed Approach to Brain injury (FAB)-PBS program to the FTD population. METHODS A pre-test post-test mixed-methods design was utilized. Primary outcome measures included a Carer Confidence questionnaire and post-intervention Feedback Questionnaire. Assessments were conducted prior to the 4-week education program, immediately following the final session and a 3 months follow-up. RESULTS Ten family carers completed the 4 PBS education sessions and indicated that the program was helpful in providing behaviour support. No significant changes in confidence ratings were found before and following the education sessions. A majority of participants, however, reported positive changes to their approach in providing behaviour support, with key themes including 'recognising the function of behaviour', 'changing their own behaviour' and 'promoting a calmer approach'. CONCLUSIONS The FAB-PBS education sessions demonstrate to be an acceptable approach to increasing the capability of family carers in providing behaviour support to individuals with FTD, which will need to be confirmed in a larger feasibility study.
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- Alinka C Fisher
- Disability and Community Inclusion, 64767College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Brain & Mind Centre, 4334The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Positive Ageing, 94268HammondCare, Sydney, Australia.,School of Population Health, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Brain & Mind Centre, 4334The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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de Goumoëns V, Ayigah K, Joye D, Ryvlin P, Ramelet AS. The Development of an Early Intervention for Supporting Families of Persons With Acquired Brain Injuries: The SAFIR © Intervention. JOURNAL OF FAMILY NURSING 2022; 28:6-16. [PMID: 34617490 PMCID: PMC8814967 DOI: 10.1177/10748407211048217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Families of persons with acquired brain injuries need to be supported from the early phase of hospitalization. To date, no known early family intervention is available for this population. Using the Medical Research Council Framework, we developed a new intervention based on the Calgary Assessment and Intervention Models that includes the family preferences, clinician's expertise, and the contextual resources. This paper aims to describe the complete development process including a scoping review, an assessment of families and clinicians' needs, an evaluation of the contextual resources, and an adaptation of the theoretical framework. Using a systemic perspective, we tailored the new intervention to involve the stakeholder's preferences. The result is an early family intervention named SAFIR©, led by a clinical nurse specialist, including five core components and structured around three phases and a follow-up. The next steps will be focused on assessment of the clinical feasibility of this new intervention.
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- Véronique de Goumoëns
- La Source School of Nursing, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Av. Vinet 30, Lausanne
- University Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare, Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Lausanne University Hospital, (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
- HESAV School of Health Sciences, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland
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- HESAV School of Health Sciences, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland
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- Lausanne University Hospital, (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- University Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare, Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Lausanne University Hospital, (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland
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