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Ogle T, Alexander K, Yates P, Paul SM, Kober KM, Conley YP, Schumacher M, Levine JD, Miaskowski C. Occurrence and perceived effectiveness of activities used to decrease chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy symptoms in the feet. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2021; 54:102025. [PMID: 34500317 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2021.102025] [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: 05/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Investigate the reported use and perceived effectiveness of self-care activities for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) symptoms in the feet. METHODS Cancer survivors with CIPN (n = 405) completed a questionnaire that assessed the use and perceived effectiveness of 25 self-care activities. Effectiveness was rated on a 0 (not at all) to 10 (completely effective) numeric rating scale. Descriptive statistics and regression analyses were conducted to identify demographic, clinical, and pain characteristics associated with the use and effectiveness of selected self-care activities. RESULTS The five most commonly used activities were: went for a walk (73.8%); watched television (67.8%); read a book, newspaper or magazine (64.4%); listened to radio, music (60.0%); and did exercises (jogging, swimming) (58.6%). The five most effective self-care activities were: had a trigger point injection (8.3 ( ± 1.3)); took tranquilizers (4.8 ( ± 2.6)); went for ultrasonic stimulation treatment (4.3 ( ± 3.1)); used a heating pad or hot water bottle (4.3 ( ± 2.5)); and used a transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator (4.2 ( ± 2.6)). Demographic, clinical, and pain characteristics influenced use and perceived effectiveness of selected self-care activities to varying degrees. CONCLUSIONS Two-thirds of the survivors used at least seven self-care activities to manage CIPN symptoms. The most commonly used activities did not receive the highest effectiveness ratings. Some activities that were rated as highly effective warrant more rigorous evaluation. Survivors can try a range of activities to decrease CIPN symptoms in the feet following discussion of their potential risks and benefits with their clinicians.
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- Theodora Ogle
- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA; School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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Reyes DM, Cuca YP, Dawson-Rose CS. President's Message-The International Nursing Network for HIV Research. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2021; 32:409-412. [PMID: 33929982 DOI: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Darcel M Reyes
- Darcel M. Reyes, PhD, ANP-BC, is an Assistant Professor and Director, HIV Specialization Program, Rutgers University School of Nursing, Newark, New Jersey, USA, and is a Secretary of the Board of Directors, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, and a member of the International Nursing Network for HIV Research. Yvette P. Cuca, PhD, MPH, is a Research Specialist, Department of Community Health Systems, University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, and UCSF Women's HIV Program, San Francisco, California, USA, and a member of the International Nursing Network for HIV Research. Carol S. Dawson-Rose, RN, PhD, FAAN, is a Professor, Marjorie A. Livingston Chair in Nursing Excellence, and Chair, Department of Community Health Systems, University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing, San Francisco, California, USA, and President of the Board of Directors, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, and a member of the International Nursing Network for HIV Research
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Ogle T, Alexander K, Miaskowski C, Yates P. Systematic review of the effectiveness of self-initiated interventions to decrease pain and sensory disturbances associated with peripheral neuropathy. J Cancer Surviv 2020; 14:444-463. [PMID: 32080785 PMCID: PMC7360651 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-020-00861-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [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] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE A small number of studies report that patients with peripheral neuropathy (PN) who engage in activities that promote a sense of personal well-being and provide physical, emotional, or spiritual comfort have a better quality of life and higher levels of adjustment to the changes generated by their illness and accompanying symptoms. This systematic review sought to evaluate the effectiveness of self-management activities that patients with PN initiate themselves to relieve PN symptoms and improve quality of life. METHODS Search terms were limited to include self-management activities initiated by patients (i.e., activities with no or minimal involvement from clinicians) that aim to provide relief of PN symptoms. Outcomes included in searches were pain, numbness, and tingling, associated with PN and quality of life. RESULTS The database searches identified 2979 records, of which 1620 were duplicates. A total of 1322 papers were excluded on the basis of screening the abstract. An additional 21 full text articles were excluded because they did not meet the eligibility criteria. A total of 16 papers were included in the review. CONCLUSION This review identified that a number of self-management strategies that were initiated by patients, including heat, exercise, meditation, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy, may reduce self-reported PN symptoms. As the available studies were of low quality, these strategies warrant further investigation with more homogeneous samples, using more rigorously designed trials and larger samples. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Patients experiencing PN may find a range of self-initiated strategies beneficial in reducing PN symptoms and improving quality of life. However, because of the low quality of the available studies, clinicians need to monitor patients' responses to determine the effectiveness of these interventions as adjuncts to clinician-initiated interventions.
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- Theodora Ogle
- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia
- School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia
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deBoer H, Andrews M, Cudd S, Leung E, Petrie A, Chan Carusone S, O'Brien KK. Where and how does physical therapy fit? Integrating physical therapy into interprofessional HIV care. Disabil Rehabil 2018. [PMID: 29529881 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1448469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Purpose: To investigate the role of physical therapy in HIV care from the perspective of people living with HIV and health care professionals with expertise in HIV care. Methods: We conducted a qualitative descriptive study using semistructured interviews (with health care professionals) and focus groups (with people living with HIV). We purposively sampled health care professionals and recruited people living with HIV in collaboration with an HIV-specialty hospital. We asked participants about their knowledge of and experiences with physical therapy, and perceptions of the physical therapy role in interprofessional HIV care. We analyzed data using content analytical techniques. Results: Thirteen people living with HIV and 12 health care professionals conceptualized physical therapy as positively influencing independence and social participation, and as a valuable ally in interprofessional collaboration. The Framework of Physical Therapy Role in HIV Care consists of two components: (1) multidimensional and client-centered roles of physical therapy addressing physical, psychological and social health domains; and (2) contextual factors important to consider for the role of physical therapy: aging, episodic nature of HIV, multimorbidity, competing priorities, continuity of care, stigma, resource security and social isolation. The interaction between contextual factors and health domains can influence the role of physical therapy. Conclusion: The role of physical therapy in HIV is multidimensional and client-centered. This Framework can be used by rehabilitation professionals working with people living with HIV. Implications for Rehabilitation Participants living with HIV in this study experienced physical therapy as a means of addressing rehabilitation goals that positively influenced physical health and social participation. The role of physical therapy in HIV care is multidimensional and client-centered and can address health challenges in physical, social and psychological health domains. The presence and interaction of contextual factors including aging, episodic nature of HIV, multimorbidity, competing priorities, continuity of care, stigma, resource security and social isolation are important for clinicians to consider in order to optimize healthcare for people living with HIV. The Framework describing the role of physical therapy in HIV care can be used by rehabilitation professionals to help inform their approach for providing client-centered HIV care.
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- Heather deBoer
- a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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- a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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- a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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- a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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- a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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- a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada.,c Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada.,d Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI), University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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Schnall R, Liu J, Iribarren S. Information sources of self-care strategies for persons living with HIV. Int J Med Inform 2017; 111:1-6. [PMID: 29425620 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2017.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2017] [Revised: 11/27/2017] [Accepted: 12/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES A number of studies have been conducted to identify the self-care strategies that are used by persons living with chronic illnesses to manage their symptoms, but little work has been done to identify the primary information source for these self-care strategies. METHODS We conducted an anonymous online survey with 1373 persons living with HIV to identify the self-care strategies they use to manage 28 commonly experienced symptoms. Following their report of their symptoms and self-care strategies, we asked an open-ended question to identify where the participant obtained the information. We applied iterative content analysis of the narrative data and multi-nominal regression to identify which demographic factors were significantly related to each information source category. RESULTS Respondents reported a total of 8539 information sources for their self-care strategies categorized as follows: Common sense/Self-experience, Healthcare professional, Internet, Literature, Multiple Sources, Social Support, and TV ads. CONCLUSIONS We found that respondents with no college education were significantly more likely to report the use of the Internet as the information source for their self-care strategies. On the other hand, males as compared to females were significantly less likely to use the Internet and significantly more likely to use TV ads.
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- Rebecca Schnall
- Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, NY, United States.
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- Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, NY, United States
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- University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, WA, United States
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Mkandla K, Myezwa H, Musenge E. The effects of progressive-resisted exercises on muscle strength and health-related quality of life in persons with HIV-related poly-neuropathy in Zimbabwe. AIDS Care 2016; 28:639-43. [PMID: 26729347 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2015.1125418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Distal symmetrical poly-neuropathy (DSP) is a neurological complication associated with HIV/AIDS and stavudine (d4T) containing antiretroviral therapy. People with DSP experience pain, numbness and muscle weakness, which affect their quality of life (QOL). The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of a progressive-resisted exercise (PRE) intervention on health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) in people living with HIV/AIDS-related DSP. An assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial was conducted, with participants sourced from 10 clinics with HIV services, the family care clinic at Wilkins Hospital and 2 large hospitals in Harare, Zimbabwe. A 12-week PRE intervention was conducted twice weekly for 80 participants, while the control group with 80 participants continued with usual daily activities. The main outcome variable was HR-QOL for which we controlled for demographic and clinical measures in generalised estimating equation population-averaged models. Data were summarised and analysed using an intention to treat analysis approach using the Stata v10 program. Mean age of participants was 42.2 years (SD = 8.5). While d4T was used by 59% (n = 94), an equal proportion of the participants also had moderate to severe neuropathy. PRE was found to significantly improve HR-QOL in the intervention group based on the mean difference between the intervention group mean change and the mean change in the control group (F ratio 4.24; p = .04). This study established that PREs have positive effects on HR-QOL for people living with HIV/AIDS-related DSP.
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- Khumbula Mkandla
- a Physiotherapy Department , University of Zimbabwe , Harare , Zimbabwe
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- b Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Health Sciences , University of the Witwatersrand , Johannesburg , South Africa
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- c Biostatistics and Epidemiology Department, Faculty of Health Sciences , University of the Witwatersrand , Johannesburg , South Africa
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Villaggi B, Provencher H, Coulombe S, Meunier S, Radziszewski S, Hudon C, Roberge P, Provencher MD, Houle J. Self-Management Strategies in Recovery From Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Glob Qual Nurs Res 2015; 2:2333393615606092. [PMID: 28462317 PMCID: PMC5342854 DOI: 10.1177/2333393615606092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2015] [Revised: 08/20/2015] [Accepted: 08/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Mood and anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental disorders. People with such disorders implement self-management strategies to reduce or prevent their symptoms and to optimize their health and well-being. Even though self-management strategies are known to be essential to recovery, few researchers have examined them. The aim of this study is to explore strategies used by people recovering from depressive, anxiety, and bipolar disorders by asking 50 of them to describe their own strategies. Strategies were classified according to dimensions of recovery: social, existential, functional, physical, and clinical. Within these themes, 60 distinct strategies were found to be used synergistically to promote personal recovery as well as symptom reduction. Findings highlight the diversity of strategies used by people, whether they have depressive, anxiety, or bipolar disorders. This study underscores the importance of supporting self-management in a way that respects individual experience.
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- Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Herzmann C, Johnson MA, Youle M. Long-Term Effect of Acetyl-L-Carnitine for Antiretroviral Toxic Neuropathy. HIV CLINICAL TRIALS 2015; 6:344-50. [PMID: 16566084 DOI: 10.1310/ch1n-ybnu-g3cu-jbxr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) used for the treatment of HIV can a cause distal symmetrical peripheral polyneuropathy by disruption of mitochondrial metabolism. Treatment with acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) has shown short-term symptomatic and histological improvement. Long-term effects have not been investigated. PURPOSE To assess the subjective and objective degree of antiretroviral toxic neuropathy (ATN) during treatment with ALCAR. METHOD A cohort of 21 patients with ATN who commenced treatment with ALCAR between March 1999 and October 2001 was reviewed after a mean of 4.3 years using standardized questionnaires and neurological examination. RESULTS Of the 21 patients, 2 had died and 3 were lost to follow-up. 16 patients were assessed. 10 were still on potentially neurotoxic drugs. 13 were still taking ALCAR. 9 were pain free. The most common symptom was numbness (mild, moderate, and severe in 12, 3, and 0 patients, respectively), followed by paraesthesia (8, 2, 2), pain (4, 3, 0), and burning (5, 2, 0). There was mildly reduced sensation in the toes of 8 patients. 13 patients reported that ALCAR had improved their symptoms very much or moderately, 2 reported no change, and 1 reported a moderate worsening. CONCLUSION ALCAR led to long-term symptomatic improvement in most patients without the need to discontinue neurotoxic drugs. Although in this study there was no control group, this agent appears to be an effective pathogenesis-based treatment for ATN.
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- Christian Herzmann
- Royal Free Centre for HIV Medicine, Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
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Prevalence, incidence and predictors of peripheral neuropathy in African adults with HIV infection within the DART trial. AIDS 2014; 28:2579-88. [PMID: 25574960 DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000000447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We investigated the prevalence, incidence and predictors of new peripheral neuropathy episodes in previously untreated, symptomatic HIV-infected Ugandan/Zimbabwean adults initiating zidovudine-based antiretroviral therapy (ART). DESIGN An open-label, multicentre, randomized trial. METHODS Peripheral neuropathy was self-reported at 12-weekly clinic visits. Cox regression models (excluding participants reporting preexisting peripheral neuropathy at ART initiation), considered sex; pre-ART WHO stage, age and CD4(+) cell count; CD4(+) cell count versus no CD4(+) cell count monitoring; and time-updated CD4(+) cell count, weight and use of stavudine, isoniazid and didanosine. RESULTS Four hundred and twenty-one out of 3316(13%) patients reported preexisting peripheral neuropathy at ART initiation. Median (interquartile range, IQR) follow-up in 2895 participants without preexisting peripheral neuropathy was 4.9 (4.7-5.4) years. Three hundred and fifty-four (12%) took stavudine as first-line substitution and 518 (18%) took isoniazid during follow-up. Two hundred and ninety (11%) participants developed a new peripheral neuropathy episode, an incidence of 2.12 per 100 person-years. Eighteen (0.1%) had a grade 3/4 episode. Independent predictors of peripheral neuropathy were current stavudine use [adjusted hazard ratio (a)HR 4.16 (95% confidence interval, 95% CI 3.06-5.66], current isoniazid use [aHR 1.59 (95% CI 1.02-2.47)] and current didanosine use [aHR 1.60 (95% CI 1.19-2.14)]. Higher risks were independently associated with higher pre-ART weight [aHR (per+5 kg) 1.07 (95% CI 1.01-1.13)] and older age aHR (per 10 years older) 1.29 (95% CI 1.12-1.49), but there was no significant effect of sex (P = 0.13), pre-ART CD4(+) cell count (P = 0.91) or CD4(+) cell count monitoring (P = 0.73). CONCLUSION Current stavudine, didanosine or isoniazid use continue to increase peripheral neuropathy risks, as does older age and weight at ART initiation; however, we found no evidence of increased risk in women in contrast to previous studies. The incidence of peripheral neuropathy may now be lower in ART programmes, as stavudine and didanosine are no longer recommended. All patients receiving isoniazid, either as part of antituberculosis (TB) chemotherapy or TB-preventive therapy, should receive pyridoxine as recommended in national guidelines.
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Marie Modeste RR, Majeke SJ. Sources and types of information on self-care symptom management strategies for HIV and AIDS. Curationis 2014; 37:127. [PMID: 24833168 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v37i1.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2012] [Revised: 11/22/2013] [Accepted: 11/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It has been reported that South Africa has the highest number of people living with HIV worldwide, with more women being infected than men. Women living with HIV have been documented as experiencing various symptoms related to HIV and use various strategies to manage these symptoms. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to explore the sources and types of information regarding self-care symptom management strategies received by women living with HIV. METHOD The study was conducted at an HIV clinic in an urban area of KwaZulu-Natal. Individual in-depth interviews were completed with 11 women who were living with HIV,exploring the sources of information received on how they manage the HIV- (and/or AIDS-) related symptoms they experienced as well as the types of information received. The collecteddata were analysed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS The participants identified various sources, which mainly included groups of people who provided them with information on how to manage their HIV-related symptoms, namely healthcare providers, their personal networks and the community. The different sources offered different types of information, including the use of medication, complementary treatments and self-comforting activities. CONCLUSION The study highlights that participants used multiple sources to get information about how to manage the experienced symptoms related to HIV, namely, healthcare providers, family and friends as well as themselves. It is to be noted that each source provided a preferred type of information.
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- Regis R Marie Modeste
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape.
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Anastasi JK, Capili B, McMahon DJ, Scully C. Acu/Moxa for distal sensory peripheral neuropathy in HIV: a randomized control pilot study. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2013; 24:268-75. [PMID: 23582399 DOI: 10.1016/j.jana.2012.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2012] [Accepted: 09/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Joyce K Anastasi
- Founding Director, Division of Special Studies in Symptom Management, New York University College of Nursing, New York, New York, USA
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Ghosh S, Chandran A, Jansen JP. Epidemiology of HIV-related neuropathy: a systematic literature review. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 2012; 28:36-48. [PMID: 21902585 DOI: 10.1089/aid.2011.0116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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We sought to identify and summarize the incidence and prevalence of neuropathy among HIV patients and subgroups. A systematic search of the literature was performed using MEDLINE and EMBASE. The relevant literature was identified based on predefined criteria. Prevalence data were collected from cross-sectional and cohort studies. Incidence data were collected from cohort and case-control studies. Thirty-seven studies were included of which there were 23 cohort studies, 13 cross-sectional studies, and one case-control study. The prevalence of neuropathy among HIV patients derived from 25 studies varied from 1.2% to 69.4%. Regarding the development of neuropathy among HIV-positive patients, standardized by study duration, the rates per 100 person-years ranged from 0.7 to 39.7. Among older patients there is a greater risk of neuropathy. The same seems to be the case for patients with more severe disease. Currently available studies providing information on the incidence and prevalence of neuropathy among HIV patients suggest a significant burden, but there is a great variation in results across studies. There is no definitive explanation for the variation. However, it underscores the fact that complexity of the disease, along with absence of standardized diagnostic criteria, has considerably influenced the methodologies and outcomes of the studies.
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Nicholas PK, Voss J, Wantland D, Lindgren T, Huang E, Holzemer WL, Cuca Y, Moezzi S, Portillo C, Willard S, Arudo J, Kirksey K, Corless IB, Rosa ME, Robinson L, Hamilton MJ, Sefcik E, Human S, Rivero-Mendez M, Maryland M, Nokes KM, Eller L, Kemppainen J, Dawson-Rose C, Brion JM, Bunch EH, Shannon M, Nicholas TP, Viamonte-Ros A, Bain CA. Prevalence, self-care behaviors, and self-care activities for peripheral neuropathy symptoms of HIV/AIDS. Nurs Health Sci 2010; 12:119-26. [PMID: 20487335 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2018.2009.00505.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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As part of a larger randomized controlled trial examining the efficacy of an HIV/AIDS symptom management manual (n = 775), this study examined the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy in HIV-infected individuals at 12 sites in the USA, Puerto Rico, and Africa. Neuropathy was reported by 44% of the sample; however, only 29.4% reported initiating self-care behaviors to address the neuropathy symptoms. Antiretroviral therapy was found to increase the frequency of neuropathy symptoms, with an increased mean intensity of 28%. A principal axis factor analysis with Promax rotation was used to assess the relationships in the frequency of use of the 18 self-care activities for neuropathy, revealing three distinct factors: (i) an interactive self-care factor; (ii) a complementary medicine factor; and (iii) a third factor consisting of the negative health items of smoking, alcohol, and street drugs. The study's results suggest that peripheral neuropathy is a common symptom and the presence of neuropathy is associated with self-care behaviors to ameliorate HIV symptoms. The implications for nursing practice include the assessment and evaluation of nursing interventions related to management strategies for neuropathy.
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- Patrice K Nicholas
- Division of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women's Hospital and MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA 02120, USA.
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Fouladbakhsh JM, Stommel M. Gender, Symptom Experience, and Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices Among Cancer Survivors in the U.S. Cancer Population. Oncol Nurs Forum 2009; 37:E7-E15. [DOI: 10.1188/10.onf.e7-e15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Webel AR, Holzemer WL. Positive self-management program for women living with HIV: a descriptive analysis. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2009; 20:458-67. [PMID: 19887287 PMCID: PMC2811076 DOI: 10.1016/j.jana.2009.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2008] [Accepted: 05/05/2009] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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There is an increasing need for community-based interventions to help women living with HIV better manage their symptoms and self-care. The investigators conducted a small descriptive pilot study to assess whether women living with HIV needed and wanted a community-based symptom management workshop, such as the Positive Self-Management Program (PSMP). A total of 7 HIV-infected adult women participated in five, 2-hour semi-structured focus groups and completed a brief survey on demographic information, HIV medications, HIV symptoms, and self-efficacy. Quantitative and qualitative data are presented. This pilot study suggests that urban-dwelling, HIV-infected women are interested in participating in a community-based, peer-led intervention and that the program may facilitate symptom management. Nurses caring for women living with HIV should consider referring their patients to community-based, peer-led programs that teach symptom management strategies.
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- Allison R Webel
- Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, USA
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Reynolds NR, Eller LS, Nicholas PK, Corless IB, Kirksey K, Hamilton MJ, Kemppainen JK, Bunch E, Dole P, Wantland D, Sefcik E, Nokes KM, Coleman CL, Rivero M, Canaval GE, Tsai YF, Holzemer WL. HIV illness representation as a predictor of self-care management and health outcomes: a multi-site, cross-cultural study. AIDS Behav 2009; 13:258-67. [PMID: 17705096 PMCID: PMC3248049 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-007-9297-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2007] [Accepted: 07/23/2007] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Research has shown that the perceptions that form the cognitive representation of an illness (illness representation) are fundamental to how persons cope with illness. This study examined the relationship of illness representation of HIV with self-care behavior and health outcomes. Data were collected at 16 sites in the United States, Taiwan, Norway, Puerto Rico and Colombia via survey. HIV seropositive participants (n = 1,217, 31% female, 38% African-American/Black, 10% Asian/Pacific Islander and 26% White/Anglo) completed measures of illness representation based on the commonly accepted five-component structure: identity, time-line, consequences, cause, and cure/controllability (Weinman et al. 1996, Psychology and Health, 11, 431-445). Linear regression analyses were conducted to investigate relationships among illness representation, self-care behaviors and quality-of-life outcomes. Components of illness representation were associated with self-care and health outcomes, indicating that the cognitive representation of HIV has consequences for effective illness management. For example, perception that there is little that can be done to control HIV was significantly associated with fewer and less effective self-care activities (F = 12.86, P < .001) and poorer health function in the domain of quality-of-life (F = 13.89, P < .001). The concept of illness representation provides a useful framework for understanding HIV symptom management and may be useful in directing development of effective patient-centered interventions.
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- N R Reynolds
- The Ohio State University, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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Littlewood RA, Vanable PA. Complementary and alternative medicine use among HIV-positive people: research synthesis and implications for HIV care. AIDS Care 2008; 20:1002-18. [PMID: 18608078 DOI: 10.1080/09540120701767216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is prevalent among HIV-positive individuals despite the success of antiretroviral treatments and limited evidence of CAM's safety and efficacy. To characterize the potential impact of CAM use on HIV care, we conducted a systematic review of 40 studies of CAM use among HIV-positive people. The goals of this review are to: (1) describe the demographic, biomedical, psychosocial and health behavior correlates of CAM use; (2) characterize patient-reported reasons for CAM use; and (3) identify methodological and conceptual limitations of the reviewed studies. Findings confirm that a high proportion of HIV-positive individuals report CAM use (M=60%). Overall, CAM use is more common among HIV-positive individuals who are men who have sex with men (MSM), non-minority, better educated and less impoverished. The use of CAM is also associated with greater HIV-symptom severity and longer disease duration. HIV-positive CAM users commonly report that they use CAM to prevent or alleviate HIV-related symptoms, reduce treatment side-effects and improve quality of life. Findings regarding the association between CAM use, psychosocial adjustment and adherence to conventional HIV medications are mixed. While the reviewed studies are instrumental in describing the characteristics of HIV-positive CAM users, this literature lacks a conceptual framework to identify causal factors involved in the decision to use CAM or explain implications of CAM use for conventional HIV care. To address this concern, we propose the use of health behavior theory and discuss implications of review findings for HIV care providers.
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- Rae A Littlewood
- Department of Psychology and Center for Health and Behavior, Syracuse University, Syracuse, US.
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Kowal J, Overduin LY, Balfour L, Tasca GA, Corace K, Cameron DW. The role of psychological and behavioral variables in quality of life and the experience of bodily pain among persons living with HIV. J Pain Symptom Manage 2008; 36:247-58. [PMID: 18411016 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2007.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2007] [Revised: 10/03/2007] [Accepted: 11/01/2007] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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With increased life expectancy of individuals living with HIV, quality of life (QOL) has become a focus of treatment. More research is needed to address pain-related QOL and modifiable variables, such as health behaviors, depressive symptoms, and coping styles, which could be included in treatment protocols to improve QOL among individuals with HIV. Objectives of this study were to (1) examine relationships among health behaviors, psychological variables, and QOL, particularly pain-specific QOL, (2) examine the relationships among coping, depressive symptoms, and QOL, and (3) compare QOL scores of individuals with HIV and population-based normative data. HIV positive men and women not currently on highly active antiretroviral therapy were recruited during regular visits to an HIV outpatient clinic. They completed the Medical Outcome Study Health Survey SF-36 scale, which includes a physical components scale, a mental components scale, and a bodily pain subscale. They also completed questionnaires assessing health behaviors, depressive symptoms, and coping styles. Participants (n=97) scored significantly lower on most aspects of QOL than age-matched Canadian and U.S. norms. Hierarchical multiple regressions revealed that physical activity and CD4 cell count were independently related to lower physical components scale scores; smoking and depressive symptoms were independently associated with lower mental components scale scores; and education, physical activity, and depressive symptoms were independently associated with lower pain-related QOL. Depressive symptoms mediated the relationship between coping styles and the mental components scale and pain-related QOL. Results suggest that targeting depressive symptoms, physical activity, and coping strategies as part of comprehensive treatment protocols could help improve pain-specific QOL and overall QOL among individuals with HIV.
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- John Kowal
- Department of Psychology, The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Ottawa, Canada.
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Nicholas PK, Voss JG, Corless IB, Lindgren TG, Wantland DJ, Kemppainen JK, Canaval GE, Sefcik EF, Nokes KM, Bain CA, Kirksey KM, Eller LS, Dole PJ, Hamilton MJ, Coleman CL, Holzemer WL, Reynolds NR, Portillo CJ, Bunch EH, Tsai YF, Mendez MR, Davis SM, Gallagher DM. Unhealthy behaviours for self-management of HIV-related peripheral neuropathy. AIDS Care 2008; 19:1266-73. [PMID: 18071970 DOI: 10.1080/09540120701408928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The prevalence of peripheral neuropathy is frequent in HIV disease and is often associated with antiretroviral therapy. Unhealthy behaviours, particularly substance-use behaviours, are utilized by many HIV-positive individuals to manage neuropathic symptoms. As part of a larger study on self-care for symptoms in HIV disease, this study analyzed the prevalence and characteristics of unhealthy behaviours to self-manage peripheral neuropathy in HIV disease. Sociodemographic and disease-related correlates and unhealthy behaviours were examined in a convenience sample of 1,217 respondents who were recruited from data collection sites in several US cities, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Taiwan. Results of the study indicated that respondents with peripheral neuropathy (n=450) identified a variety of unhealthy self-care behaviours including injection drug use, oral drug use, smoking cigarettes and alcohol ingestion. Specific unhealthy behaviours that participants reported to alleviate peripheral neuropathy included use of marijuana (n=67), smoking cigarettes (n=139), drinking alcohol (n=81) and street drugs (n=30). A subset of those individuals (n=160), who identified high levels of neuropathy (greater than five on a scale of 1-10), indicated significantly higher use of amphetamines and injection drug use in addition to alcohol use and cigarette smoking. For participants from Norway, substance use (using alcohol: 56%) was one of the most frequent self-management strategies. Implications for clinical practice include assessment and education of persons with HIV for self-care management of the complex symptom of peripheral neuropathy.
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Holzemer WL. University of California, San Francisco International Nursing Network for HIV/AIDS Research. Int Nurs Rev 2007; 54:234-42. [PMID: 17685906 DOI: 10.1111/j.1466-7657.2007.00571.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM The University of California, San Francisco International Nursing Network for HIV/AIDS Research (the Network) is an international group of nurse scientists dedicated to research and education for the purpose of improving HIV/AIDS nursing care around the world. This article describes the evolution of the Network, as well as its structure, achievements and challenges. BACKGROUND Although HIV/AIDS has been around for over 25 years, millions of people are still affected by the disease every year. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) reported that in 2005, there were 38.6 million people living with HIV around the world. In many parts of the developed and developing world, nurses are the primary caregivers for people living with HIV/AIDS, and they need up-to-date information about the daily management of the disease. The Network was established to respond to the need of HIV/AIDS nurses for relevant information to inform clinical care. The Network's main activity is a series of international multi-site collaborative research studies. Past studies have addressed issues such as medication adherence, symptom management and self-care for people living with HIV/AIDS. The Network also hosts semi-annual meetings as well as a biannual international nursing science conference. CONCLUSION The Network's flexible structure has proven to be one of its greatest assets, as well as a challenge. Although the Network faces challenges, it has proven to be a useful framework for conducting international collaborative activities related to HIV/AIDS and nursing science.
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- W L Holzemer
- UCSF School of Nursing, Department of Community Health Systems, San Francisco, CA 94143-0608, USA.
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Nicholas PK, Mauceri L, Slate Ciampa A, Corless IB, Raymond N, Barry DJ, Viamonte Ros A. Distal sensory polyneuropathy in the context of HIV/AIDS. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2007; 18:32-40. [PMID: 17662922 DOI: 10.1016/j.jana.2007.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Peripheral neuropathy, or distal sensory polyneuropathy (DSPN), is the most common neurological problem in HIV disease. DSPN also represents a complex symptom that occurs because of peripheral nerve damage related to advanced HIV disease and in association with the use of antiretroviral therapy-particularly in individuals treated with dideoxynucleosides. Although DSPN is a frequent symptom, the specific pathophysiology is not well understood. The HIV-related neuropathies are commonly categorized as distal sensory polyneuropathies, although antiretroviral toxic neuropathies are described in the literature. Recently, mitochondrial toxicity has been identified as a possible etiology of DSPN. As individuals with HIV/AIDS survive longer, often living for decades with the disease, chronic symptoms like DSPN must be addressed. Pharmacologic approaches, complementary therapies, and self-care behaviors that may improve quality of life and limit symptoms of DSPN are important interventions for clinicians and those living with HIV/AIDS to consider in the management of peripheral neuropathy.
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- Patrice K Nicholas
- Global Health and Academic Partnerships, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Social Medicine and Health Inequalities and Center for Nursing Excellence, USA
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Nicholas PK, Kemppainen JK, Canaval GE, Corless IB, Sefcik EF, Nokes KM, Bain CA, Kirksey KM, Eller LS, Dole PJ, Hamilton MJ, Coleman CL, Holzemer WL, Reynolds NR, Portillo CJ, Bunch EH, Wantland DJ, Voss J, Phillips R, Tsai YF, Mendez MR, Lindgren TG, Davis SM, Gallagher DM. Symptom management and self-care for peripheral neuropathy in HIV/AIDS. AIDS Care 2007; 19:179-89. [PMID: 17364396 DOI: 10.1080/09540120600971083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Peripheral neuropathy is the most common neurological complication in HIV and is often associated with antiretroviral therapy. As part of a larger study on self-care for symptoms in HIV disease, this study analyzed the prevalence and characteristics of peripheral neuropathy in HIV disease, sociodemographic and disease-related correlates and self-care strategies. A convenience sample of 1,217 respondents was recruited from data collection sites in several US cities, Puerto Rico, Colombia and Taiwan. Results of the study indicated that respondents with peripheral neuropathy (n=450) identified 20 self-care behaviors including complementary therapies, use of medications, exercise and rest and/or elevation of extremities. Ratings of frequency and effectiveness were also included. An activities checklist summarized into five categories of self-care behaviors including activities/thoughts, exercise, medications, complementary therapies and substance was used to determine self-care behaviors. Taking a hot bath was the most frequent strategy used by those with peripheral neuropathy (n=292) and received the highest overall rating of effectiveness of any self-management strategies included in this study at 8.1 (scale 1-10). Other self-care strategies to manage this symptom included: staying off the feet (n=258), rubbing the feet with cream (n=177), elevating the feet (n=236), walking (n=262), prescribed anti-epileptic agent (n=80), prescribed analgesics (n=84), over-the-counter medications (n=123), vitamin B (n=122), calcium supplements (n=72), magnesium (n=48), massage (n=156), acupuncture (n=43), reflexology (n=23) and meditation (n=80). Several behaviors that are often deemed unhealthy were included among the strategies reported to alleviate peripheral neuropathy including use of marijuana (n=67), cigarette smoking (n=139), drinking alcohol (n=81) and street drugs (n=30).
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- P K Nicholas
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA, USA.
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Litwinczuk KM, Groh CJ. The Relationship Between Spirituality, Purpose in Life, and Well-Being in HIV-Positive Persons. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2007; 18:13-22. [PMID: 17570296 DOI: 10.1016/j.jana.2007.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2006] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Research has shown that spirituality has a positive effect on mental and physical health; however, few studies have explored the influence of spirituality on purpose in life and well-being in persons living with HIV. This descriptive cross-sectional study was designed to examine the relationship between spirituality, purpose in life, and well-being in a sample of 46 HIV-positive men and women. Spirituality was measured using the Spiritual Involvement and Beliefs Scale-Revised (SIBS-R), purpose in life was measured using the Purpose in Life (PIL) test, and well-being was measured using the General Well-Being (GWB) Schedule. Demographic data on gender, age, length of time living with diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, employment status, and religious affiliation were also collected. Spirituality was reported to be significantly correlated with purpose in life (r = .295, p = .049) but not with well-being (r = .261, p = .084). Additionally, the SIBS-R, PIL, and GWB had alpha coefficients greater than .83, suggesting they are reliable and valid measures for this population of HIV-positive persons. The result that spirituality and purpose in life were significantly correlated offers the potential for designing nursing interventions and care delivery approaches that support psychological adaptation to HIV. Further studies with larger and more diverse samples are needed to better understand the role of well-being in healing.
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Kemppainen JK, Eller LS, Bunch E, Hamilton MJ, Dole P, Holzemer W, Kirksey K, Nicholas PK, Corless IB, Coleman C, Nokes KM, Reynolds N, Sefcik L, Wantland D, Tsai YF. Strategies for self-management of HIV-related anxiety. AIDS Care 2007; 18:597-607. [PMID: 16831788 DOI: 10.1080/09540120500275726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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This study examines the frequency and effectiveness of commonly used strategies for self management of anxiety in an international sample of 502 participants from Norway (n=42, 8%), Taiwan (n=35, 7%), and the US (n=426, 85%). An activities checklist summarized into five categories of self-care behaviours including activities/thoughts, exercise, medications, complementary therapies, and substance use determined self-care behaviours. Ratings of frequency and effectiveness for each self-care activity were also included. Praying received the highest overall rating of effectiveness of any self-management strategies included in this study at 8.10 (scale 1 to 10), followed by meditation (7.37), exercising (7.32), using relaxation techniques (7.22), cooking (6.98), and walking (6.90). An analysis of effectiveness scores for each self-care strategy by country reflected a wide variation. The three most effective anxiety self-care strategies reported by participants from Norway included exercise (7.31), walking (6.96), and reading (6.44). Highest ratings of effectiveness by participants from Taiwan included talking with others with HIV (6.0), attending support groups (6.0), and exercising (6.0). US participants allocated highest ratings of effectiveness to complementary/alternative therapies, including praying (8.10), meditating (7.43), and using relaxation techniques (7.35). Regardless of the country, watching television and talking with family and friends were the two most frequently reported strategies. These strategies for self-management of HIV-related anxiety are important for clinicians to be aware of in the care of persons with HIV/AIDS.
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Corless IB, Kirksey KM, Kemppainen J, Nicholas PK, McGibbon C, Davis SM, Dolan S. Lipodystrophy-associated symptoms and medication adherence in HIV/AIDS. AIDS Patient Care STDS 2005; 19:577-86. [PMID: 16164384 DOI: 10.1089/apc.2005.19.577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Lipodystrophy-associated manifestations remain a challenge for persons infected with HIV disease and their care providers. Symptomatic HIV disease and side effects of medications are implicated in antiretroviral medication nonadherence. This study examined the relationship between time since initial diagnosis with HIV, presence and type of lipodystrophic symptoms, and adherence to medication regimens in persons with HIV/AIDS. Using a cross-sectional, descriptive design, the sample was composed of 165 persons from three outpatient HIV settings in Boston, Massachusetts; Fresno, California; and Victoria, Texas. Participants completed a questionnaire comprised of sociodemographic questions, adherence scales, quality-of-life scales, and open-ended questions regarding presence and types of lipodystrophy-associated symptoms, and how these physical changes made them feel. Adherence was moderate with a mean score of 1.44 (standard deviation [SD] +/- 1.33) on the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS). The MMAS is a Likert-type scale ranging from 0-4, with "0" indicating very adherent. This finding indicated that the participants took their medications moderately well despite self-reports of significant numbers of HIV disease and treatment-related body fat changes. Time since initial diagnosis was 8.86 +/- 5.55 years and was not related to adherence. Nor did the type of lipodystrophic symptoms affect adherence. Quality of life however, was significantly related to adherence suggesting an approach that might be taken to improve adherence.
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- Inge B Corless
- MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA.
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Ciccolo JT, Jowers EM, Bartholomew JB. The benefits of exercise training for quality of life in HIV/AIDS in the post-HAART era. Sports Med 2004; 34:487-99. [PMID: 15248786 DOI: 10.2165/00007256-200434080-00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has served to significantly reduce the mortality of HIV-infected persons. However, this treatment is associated with a host of adverse effects: fatigue, nausea, pain, anxiety and depression. Rather than utilise traditional pharmacological treatments for these effects, many HIV/AIDS patients are utilising adjunct therapies to maintain their quality of life while they undergo treatment. Exercise has consistently been listed as one of the most popular self-care therapies and a small number of studies have been conducted to examine the impact of exercise on the most common self-reported symptoms of HIV and AIDS and the adverse effects of treatment. Although the results are generally positive, there are clear limitations to this work. The existing studies have utilised small samples and experienced high rates of attrition. In addition, the majority of the studies were conducted prior to the widespread use of HAART, which limits the ability to generalise these data. As a result, data from other chronic disease and healthy samples are used to suggest that exercise has the potential to be a beneficial treatment across the range of symptoms and adverse effects experienced by HIV-infected individuals. However, additional research is required with this population to demonstrate these effects.
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- Joseph T Ciccolo
- Exercise Psychology Laboratory, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, USA.
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The self-care practice of HIV/AIDS patients has become an important topic to help HIV/AIDS patients maintain their maximum level of well-being in chronic illness management. This article presents a self-care outcomes model that is applicable to HIV/AIDS nursing practice and research, and it identifies attributes and outcomes related to HIV/AIDS patients'self-care. The self-care outcomes model was developed based on the Outcomes Model for Health Care Research and literature review. Key variables related to HIV/AIDS self-care were summarized and discussed based on nine dimensions: client inputs, client processes, client outcomes, provider inputs, provider processes, provider outcomes, setting inputs, setting processes, and setting outcomes. This article reveals that self-care in HIV/AIDS is complex and may be influenced by many factors relating to individual, family, and health care system. More research with advanced multivariate statistical models and randomized controlled trial design will help determine the effectiveness of self-care strategies and interventions.
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- Fang-Yu Chou
- School of Nursing, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Chou FY. Testing a predictive model of the use of HIV/AIDS symptom self-care strategies. AIDS Patient Care STDS 2004; 18:109-17. [PMID: 15006185 DOI: 10.1089/108729104322802533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Several types of self-care strategies have been reported by patients with HIV/AIDS to manage their HIV/AIDS related symptoms. However, little research has examined the factors influencing the use of different HIV symptom self-care strategies. This paper presents the results of testing a predictive model of the use of eight types of symptom self-care strategies: medications, complementary treatments, self-comforting, daily thoughts/activities, changing diet, help-seeking, exercise, and spiritual care. Logistic regression tests were used to examine the likelihood of using the eight types of symptom self-care strategies that were summarized and categorized from the questionnaires reported by patients with HIV/AIDS (n = 359). Sociodemographic variables (age, gender, race, education, injection drug use, insurance status, income status) and disease-related variables (taking antiretroviral medications, symptom intensity, symptom bothersomeness, impact of symptom on daily life) were selected as predictive variables. Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that race (white vs. non-white) was a significant predictor for the use of medications (odds ratio [OR] = 0.55, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.33-0.92), self-comforting (OR = 2.17, 95% CI = 1.24-3.79), help seeking (OR = 5.71, 95% CI = 2.57-12.70), and spiritual care (OR = 5.09, 95% CI = 1.81-14.30). In addition, symptom intensity significantly predicted the use of medications (OR = 1.22, 95% CI = 1.05-1.40) and gender significantly predicted the use of spiritual care (OR = 3.76, 95% CI = 1.71-8.25). Racial difference is the predominant predictor for the use of symptom self-care strategies. The cultural differences in the use of symptom self-care strategies should be considered in symptom management.
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- Fang-Yu Chou
- School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.
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