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Cousino MK, Dusing CR, Rea KE, Glenn T, Armstrong B, Les AS, Hansen JE, Pasquali SK, Schumacher KR. Developing the WE BEAT Well-Being Education Programme to foster resilience and build connection in paediatric heart disease. Cardiol Young 2024:1-7. [PMID: 38622972 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951124000556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND The study of psychological well-being and related resilient outcomes is of increasing focus in cardiovascular research. Despite the critical importance of psychological well-being and related resilient outcomes in promoting optimal cardiac health, there have been very few psychological interventions directed towards children with heart disease. This paper describes the development and theoretical framework of the WE BEAT Wellbeing Education Program, a group-based psychoeducation and coping skills training intervention designed to improve psychological well-being and resilience in adolescents with paediatric heart disease. METHODS Program development was informed by patient and family needs and input gathered via large, international survey methods as well as qualitative investigation, a theoretical framework, and related resilience intervention research. RESULTS An overview of the WE BEAT intervention components and structure of the programme is provided. CONCLUSIONS The WE BEAT Wellbeing Education Program was developed as one of the first resiliency-focused interventions in paediatric heart disease with an overall objective to foster positive psychological well-being and resilient outcomes through a health promotion and prevention lens in an accessible format while providing access to safe, peer-to-peer community building. Feasibility pilot results are forthcoming. Future directions include mobile app-based delivery and larger-scale efficacy and implementation trials.
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- Melissa K Cousino
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Veshovda S, Eik H, Andersen MH, Jahre H, Riiser K. Health literacy and musculoskeletal disorders in adolescents: a scoping review. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e072753. [PMID: 37369418 PMCID: PMC10410916 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Health literacy (HL) related to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in adolescents is a field with limited previous evidence. This study aimed to review and synthesise studies on MSDs and HL as well as various dimensions of HL in adolescents. DESIGN Scoping review in accordance with Arksey and O'Malleys framework and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. SEARCH STRATEGY The search strategy was performed in the following databases in November 2021 (initial search) and December 2022 (updated search); Medline, EMBASE, PsychINFO, Cochrane, CINAHL, ERIC, Web of Science and Google Scholar. Eligible studies involving MSDs and HL or either of the HL dimensions related to finding, understanding, appraising or applying health information in adolescents were considered. Any dimension of HL studied, the outcome measure(s) used to assess HL and the type of MSD examined were charted, reviewed and synthesised. A directed content analysis was used for the subjective interpretation of text data. RESULTS A total of 16 841 studies were identified and 33 were eligible for inclusion. Ten articles presented HL with a definition or description in the theoretical background. The remaining 23 studies involved finding, understanding, appraising or applying health information, without using the term 'health literacy'. Most of the studies addressed how adolescents understand (n=32), and apply (n=23) health information, while few studies focused on how they find (n=11) and appraise (n=7) musculoskeletal health information. CONCLUSION Few studies have addressed HL and MSDs in adolescents explicitly, while most studies have considered dimensions of HL. Our findings suggest that there is important work to be done to align conceptual understandings with the measurement of HL in adolescents and that further research should be carried out to explore how HL is distributed among adolescents with MSDs and how adolescents living with MSDs report their HL.
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- Solveig Veshovda
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Health and Society, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Health and Society, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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Gupta A, Cafazzo JA, IJzerman MJ, Swart JF, Vastert S, Wulffraat NM, Benseler S, Marshall D, Yeung R, Twilt M. Genomic Health Literacy Interventions in Pediatrics: Scoping Review. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e26684. [PMID: 34951592 PMCID: PMC8742210 DOI: 10.2196/26684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background The emergence of genetic and genomic sequencing approaches for pediatric patients has raised questions about the genomic health literacy levels, attitudes toward receiving genomic information, and use of this information to inform treatment decisions by pediatric patients and their parents. However, the methods to educate pediatric patients and their parents about genomic concepts through digital health interventions have not been well-established. Objective The primary objective of this scoping review is to investigate the current levels of genomic health literacy and the attitudes toward receiving genomic information among pediatric patients and their parents. The secondary aim is to investigate patient education interventions that aim to measure and increase genomic health literacy among pediatric patients and their parents. The findings from this review will be used to inform future digital health interventions for patient education. Methods A scoping review using PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines and protocols was completed using the following databases: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Scopus. Our search strategy included genomic information inclusive of all genetic and genomic terms, pediatrics, and patient education. Inclusion criteria included the following: the study included genetic, genomic, or a combination of genetic and genomic information; the study population was pediatric (children and adolescents <18 years) and parents of patients with pediatric illnesses or only parents of patients with pediatric illnesses; the study included an assessment of the knowledge, attitudes, and intervention regarding genomic information; the study was conducted in the last 12 years between 2008 and 2020; and the study was in the English language. Descriptive data regarding study design, methodology, disease population, and key findings were extracted. All the findings were collated, categorized, and reported thematically. Results Of the 4618 studies, 14 studies (n=6, 43% qualitative, n=6, 43% mixed methods, and n=2, 14% quantitative) were included. Key findings were based on the following 6 themes: knowledge of genomic concepts, use of the internet and social media for genomic information, use of genomic information for decision-making, hopes and attitudes toward receiving genomic information, experiences with genetic counseling, and interventions to improve genomic knowledge. Conclusions This review identified that older age is related to the capacity of understanding genomic concepts, increased genomic health literacy levels, and the perceived ability to participate in decision-making related to genomic information. In addition, internet-searching plays a major role in obtaining genomic information and filling gaps in communication with health care providers. However, little is known about the capacity of pediatric patients and their parents to understand genomic information and make informed decisions based on the genomic information obtained. More research is required to inform digital health interventions and to leverage the leading best practices to educate these genomic concepts.
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- Aarushi Gupta
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Centre of Global eHealth Innovation, Techna Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Centre of Global eHealth Innovation, Techna Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health and Technology and Services Research, Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Twente, Netherlands.,Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.,Faculty of Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.,Faculty of Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.,Faculty of Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Department of Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, AB, Canada.,Immunology and Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, AB, Canada
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Beneitez I, Nieto R, Hernández E, Boixadós M. Adolescents’ social needs living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and their views about digital resources. Adv Rheumatol 2020; 60:36. [DOI: 10.1186/s42358-020-00138-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and its related symptoms (e.g. pain) have been associated with interference in the daily life of adolescents with JIA including their friendships. There is little research in that sense and in consequence, interventions designed to improve this area. The objectives of this study are 1) to gain knowledge about the needs of adolescents with JIA, particularly focused on their friendships; 2) to explore the potential of the Internet to help them, and 3) to determine what kind of online resource would be the best and what elements it should include.
Methods
To achieve the proposed objectives we designed a qualitative study including two phases: the first one exploratory (semi-structured interviews) and the following, confirmatory (online focus group).
Results
14 adolescents were interviewed and 7 participated in the focus group. They reported some social challenges related to their illness: feeling different, criticized by peers, or not believed. Additionally, they specified some of the coping strategies they used, such as disclosing to others that they have JIA, using communication skills, maintaining activities with friends, trying to minimize pain, and ignoring negative comments. Adolescents considered an online resource useful and mentioned that they would like to find general information and to have the possibility to interact with others. They considered Instagram and WhatsApp as good platforms to implement the online resource.
Conclusions
According to their perceptions, adolescents with JIA can benefit from an online resource which delivers information, strategies and facilitates interaction with others.
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Grande SW, Longacre MR, Palmblad K, Montan MV, Berquist RP, Hager A, Kotzbauer G. Empowering Young People Living With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis to Better Communicate With Families and Care Teams: Content Analysis of Semistructured Interviews. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2019; 7:e10401. [PMID: 30794202 PMCID: PMC6406228 DOI: 10.2196/10401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 11/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background Young people living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) face a number of communication barriers for achieving optimal health as they transition from pediatric care into adult care. Despite growing interest in mobile or wireless technologies to support health (mHealth), it is uncertain how these engagement tools might support young people, their families, and care teams to optimize preference-based treatment strategies. Objective This study aims to examine how an mHealth patient support system (mPSS) might foster partnership between young people living with JIA, their families, and care teams. Methods Semistructured interviews with young people (5-15 years old), their families, and JIA care teams were conducted using researcher-developed interviews guides. Transcribed data were qualitatively analyzed using conventional content analysis. Results We conducted semistructured interviews with 15 young people, their parents, and 4 care team members. Content analysis revealed the potential of an mPSS to support productive dialogue between families and care teams. We identified four main themes: (1) young people with JIA face communication challenges, (2) normalizing illness through shared experience may improve adherence, (3) partnership opens windows into illness experiences, and (4) readiness to engage appears critical for clinic implementation. Conclusions A human-centered mPSS design that offers JIA patients the ability to track personally relevant illness concerns and needs can enhance communication, generate consensus-based treatment decisions, and improve efficiency and personalization of care. Technology that supports continuous learning and promotes better understanding of disease management may reduce practice burden while increasing patient engagement and autonomy in fostering lasting treatment decisions and ultimately supporting personalized care and improving outcomes.
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- Stuart W Grande
- Division of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Division of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Women and Child Health, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Ammerlaan J, van Os-Medendorp H, de Boer-Nijhof N, Scholtus L, Kruize AA, van Pelt P, Prakken B, Bijlsma H. Short term effectiveness and experiences of a peer guided web-based self-management intervention for young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2017; 15:75. [PMID: 29029616 PMCID: PMC5640921 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-017-0201-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2017] [Accepted: 10/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A web-based self-management intervention guided by peer-trainers was developed to support young adults' self-management in coping with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). To investigate its effectiveness, a randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted. In addition, the content of the chat and participants' goals were studied to identify underlying processes. METHODS An RCT with a six-month follow up period was conducted among 72 young adults with JIA, aged between 16 and 25 years old, randomly assigned to the intervention or to the usual care control group. After 24 weeks, in both groups 24 participants completed all measurements. Intentions to treat analyses were carried out by means of linear mixed models for longitudinal measurements. With self-efficacy as primary outcome, self-management, disease activity, quality of life, absenteeism of school/work, health care medication use and adherence to the intervention were studied. The participants' goals, personal achievements, interactions on the chat, and their appreciation of the intervention were analyzed using thematic analyses. RESULTS No significant differences were found on self-efficacy, quality of life, and self-management between the participants of the control group and the intervention group. In the intervention group, modeling and sharing experiences were the most recognized themes. Fifty-five goals were formulated and divided into the following categories: improvement and maintaining balance, setting and recognizing boundaries, communicating and coping with incomprehension. Adherence, appreciation of the own learning experience, and personal achievements were rated positively. CONCLUSION The web-based intervention did not lead to an improvement of self-efficacy. However, additional qualitative analyses showed that the intervention was appreciated and valuable for the participants. More research is needed on how to measure the added value of this intervention compared to the usual care. TRIAL REGISTRATION Trial registration number NTR4679 .
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- Judy Ammerlaan
- Department Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology HPN D02.244, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85090, 3508 GA, Utrecht, the Netherlands. .,Department Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology, HPN D02.244, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3500 GA, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- 0000000090126352grid.7692.aDepartment Dermatology and Allergology HPN D02.244, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85090, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- 0000000090126352grid.7692.aDepartment Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology HPN D02.244, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85090, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- 0000000090126352grid.7692.aDepartment Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology HPN D02.244, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85090, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- 0000000090126352grid.7692.aDepartment of Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology HPN F02.127, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85090, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- 0000000090126352grid.7692.aDepartment of Pediatric Immunology, Erasmus MC, Department of Rheumatology, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 2040, Room Nb 852, 3000 GA Rotterdam, Netherlands ,0000000090126352grid.7692.aDepartment of Pediatric Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85090, 3508 AB Utrecht, Netherlands
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- 0000000090126352grid.7692.aDepartment of Pediatric Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85090, 3508 AB Utrecht, Netherlands
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- 0000000090126352grid.7692.aDepartment of Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology HPN F02.127, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85090, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Condon C, O’Regan D, MacDermott E, Killeen O. Self-management needs of children with JIA in Ireland: a qualitative survey of families. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/21679169.2017.1342865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Cillin Condon
- Physiotherapy Discipline, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Physiotherapy Discipline, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Pediatric Rheumatology, Our Lady’s Hospital for Children, Dublin, Ireland
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- Pediatric Rheumatology, Our Lady’s Hospital for Children, Dublin, Ireland
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Foster HE, Minden K, Clemente D, Leon L, McDonagh JE, Kamphuis S, Berggren K, van Pelt P, Wouters C, Waite-Jones J, Tattersall R, Wyllie R, Stones SR, Martini A, Constantin T, Schalm S, Fidanci B, Erer B, Demirkaya E, Ozen S, Carmona L. EULAR/PReS standards and recommendations for the transitional care of young people with juvenile-onset rheumatic diseases. Ann Rheum Dis 2016; 76:639-646. [PMID: 27802961 DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-210112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2016] [Revised: 10/11/2016] [Accepted: 10/16/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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To develop standards and recommendations for transitional care for young people (YP) with juvenile-onset rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (jRMD). The consensus process involved the following: (1) establishing an international expert panel to include patients and representatives from multidisciplinary teams in adult and paediatric rheumatology; (2) a systematic review of published models of transitional care in jRMDs, potential standards and recommendations, strategies for implementation and tools to evaluate services and outcomes; (3) setting the framework, developing the process map and generating a first draft of standards and recommendations; (4) further iteration of recommendations; (5) establishing consensus recommendations with Delphi methodology and (6) establishing standards and quality indicators. The final consensus derived 12 specific recommendations for YP with jRMD focused on transitional care. These included: high-quality, multidisciplinary care starting in early adolescence; the integral role of a transition co-ordinator; transition policies and protocols; efficient communications; transfer documentation; an open electronic-based platform to access resources; appropriate training for paediatric and adult healthcare teams; secure funding to continue treatments and services into adult rheumatology and the need for increased evidence to inform best practice. These consensus-based recommendations inform strategies to reach optimal outcomes in transitional care for YP with jRMD based on available evidence and expert opinion. They need to be implemented in the context of individual countries, healthcare systems and regulatory frameworks.
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- Helen E Foster
- Newcastle University, Institute of Cellular Medicine (Rheumatology), Newcastle, UK
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- Children's University hospital Charité, Campus Virchow, SPZ, Berlin, Germany.,Epidemiology Unit, German Rheumatism Research Centre, Berlin, Germany
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- Paediatric Rheumatology Unit, Hospital Infantil Universitario "Niño Jesús", Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Cí-nico San Carlos, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IDISSC), Madrid, Madrid, Spain.,Health Sciences, Universidad Camilo José Cela, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- University of Manchester, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Immunology and Infectiology, Erasmus MC-Sophia, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatrics/Paediatric Rheumatology, Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Pediatric Immunology, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
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- University of Sheffield, School of Health and Related Research, Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Paediatric Rheumatology, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Pediatria II, Universita degli Studi di Genova Scuola di Scienze Mediche e Farmaceutiche, Genova, Liguria, Italy
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- Transitionssprechstunde am Dr. von Haunerschen Kinderspital, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munchen, Germany
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- Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Gulhane Military Medical Faculty, Pediatric Rheumatology Unit, FMF Arthritis Vasculitis and Orphan Disease Research in Pediatric Rheumatology (FAVOR), Etlik, Ankara 06018, Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Pediatric Rheumatology, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey
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Stinson J, Ahola Kohut S, Forgeron P, Amaria K, Bell M, Kaufman M, Luca N, Luca S, Harris L, Victor C, Spiegel L. The iPeer2Peer Program: a pilot randomized controlled trial in adolescents with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2016; 14:48. [PMID: 27590668 PMCID: PMC5010693 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-016-0108-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2016] [Accepted: 08/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescents with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) are at risk for physical, emotional, social and role challenges that negatively impact quality of life. Peer mentoring has been shown to improve positive health behaviours in adolescents with chronic disease while simultaneously providing social support. The objectives of this paper are to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an online peer mentoring program (iPeer2Peer Program) for adolescents with JIA. METHODS The iPeer2Peer program was examined using a waitlist pilot randomized control trial (RCT). Participants were randomly allocated to the intervention or wait-list control group via a secure, web-based randomization service. Health care providers and investigators were blinded to participant group allocation. Trained peer mentors (16-25 years; successfully managing their JIA) were matched to participants (12-18 years; diagnosed with JIA) randomized to the intervention group to provide peer support and education for effective self-management of JIA. Participant-mentor pairings connected ten times over 8 weeks using Skype video calls. Primary outcomes focused on implementation (i.e. measures of feasibility and acceptability). Secondary outcomes focused on effectiveness (i.e. measures of self-management, self-efficacy, pain, social support and quality of life). RESULTS Thirty adolescents (mean age 14.3 ± 1.7 years, 97 % female) completed the RCT (intervention n = 16, control n = 14). PRIMARY OUTCOMES One third (32 %) of adolescents approached agreed to participate, completed baseline measures and were randomized. Half of pairings completed ten calls within 8 weeks. Average call length was twice the required amount with call lengths of 44.72 ± 15.76 min. Participants reported satisfaction with the program and all reported that they would recommend it to their peers. Participants' mean engagement level with the program was 8.53/10 (range = 7-10). SECONDARY OUTCOMES Participants who completed the iPeer2Peer Program demonstrated improvements in their perceived ability to manage JIA (p < 0.04), compared to controls. No adverse events were reported. CONCLUSION The iPeer2Peer Program is a promising intervention that improves acceptability of self-management and peer support treatments for adolescents with JIA. By using the Internet to connect mentors to adolescents with JIA it may also improve accessibility to these resources. Findings will be used to adapt the program and refine the methodology for a full-scale RCT. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01986400 . Registered November 11, 2013.
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- Jennifer Stinson
- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. .,The Hospital for Sick Children, Child Health Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Psychology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON Canada
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- University of Ottawa, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Ottawa, ON Canada
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- Department of Psychology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Department of Adolescent Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology, Alberta Children’s Hospital, Calgary, AB Canada
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- The Hospital for Sick Children, Child Health Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, ON Canada
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- The Hospital for Sick Children, Child Health Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, ON Canada
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- University of Toronto, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON Canada
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Abstract
Childhood onset rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases often continue into adulthood. These diseases are associated with a high risk of permanent disability and impairment in the quality of life of people affected. Adolescence and young adulthood represent a particular risk phase for an unfavorable long-term outcome. During this challenging and future health-determining phase at least one in three patients stops seeking regular specialized healthcare and the health status of these people deteriorates after having left pediatric care. The key principles of transitional care have been defined, are generally accepted and are presented in this article. There is emerging evidence of the effectiveness of transitional care programs. The implementation of a structured transition into the routine care of adolescents and young adults with rheumatic diseases is necessary.
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Ammerlaan JJ, Scholtus LW, Drossaert CH, van Os-Medendorp H, Prakken B, Kruize AA, Bijlsma JJ. Feasibility of a Website and a Hospital-Based Online Portal for Young Adults With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Views and Experiences of Patients. JMIR Res Protoc 2015; 4:e102. [PMID: 26276373 PMCID: PMC4705016 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.3952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2014] [Revised: 03/25/2015] [Accepted: 04/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background To improve knowledge and to encourage active involvement of young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), an informative website with written and video information and an online portal with access to the personal medical record, self-monitoring, and e-consult functionalities were developed. Before implementing these applications in daily practice, it is important to gain insight into their feasibility in terms of ease of use, perceived usefulness and intention to use. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate and to examine the feasibility of the website and the online portal for young adults with JIA. Methods A qualitative, feasibility study was conducted among the first users: 13 young adults with JIA. After provided access to the website and online portal, patients were interviewed on perceived usefulness, ease of use, and intention to (re)use the applications. Results Participants in the study considered the website and online portal as useful and easy-to-use. New medical information and feedback would motivate them to revisit the applications again. On the website, videos showing other young adults, telling how they handle their condition, were found as the most useful. On the portal, access to their medical records was most appreciated: it made the young JIA patients feel in control and it helped them monitor symptoms and disease activity. e-consults were thought to facilitate communication with physicians. Conclusions The young adults considered both the website and the online portal as feasible, but they also had valuable suggestions to improve accessibility and use. Based on these findings, a news and event section was added on the website and a direct link was made to a discussion board and social media. To provide and support health information, the website is actively used in daily care. Considering the online portal, the use of self-monitoring tools and e-consult can be stimulated if there is direct linkage to treatment and feedback from the multidisciplinary team.
Feasibility testing, before implementing the website and online portal in daily practice, has proven to be a valuable step. Results led to improvements in terms of integration into standard care and topics for further research.
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Affiliation(s)
- Judy Jw Ammerlaan
- University Medical Center Utrecht, Department Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Utrecht, Netherlands.
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