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Keny C, Dillon EC, Russell MM, Colley A, Yank V, Tang V. "It's Incapacitated Me in so Many Ways": Older Adults' Lived Experience With Postoperative Symptoms at Home After Major Elective Surgery. Ann Surg 2024; 279:736-742. [PMID: 38050761 PMCID: PMC10997446 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000006170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This qualitative study aimed to explore the challenges faced by older adults regarding the postoperative symptom experience after major elective surgery. BACKGROUND Although extensively studied in oncology settings, the impact of postoperative symptom burden remains largely underexplored in elective major surgery among older adults. METHODS We employed convenience sampling to recruit adults aged 65 years or above undergoing major elective surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. Semistructured interviews regarding the surgical experience were conducted at 1 and 3 months postoperatively. An inductive qualitative approach was used to identify emerging themes. Symptoms revealed by participants during interviews were also captured. RESULTS Nineteen participants completed a 1-month postoperative interview, and 17 additionally completed a 3-month interview. Three themes emerged: (1) postoperative symptoms significantly impacted valued life activities and psychosocial well-being, (2) participants felt "caught off guard" by the intensity and duration of postoperative symptoms, and (3) participants expressed the need for additional support, resources, and education on symptom management. The most frequently mentioned symptoms were postoperative pain (n=12, 63.1%), gastrointestinal discomfort (n=8, 42.1%), and anxiety/stress (n=8, 42.1%) at 1-month postsurgery compared with pain and depression (both n=6, 35.3%) at 3 months. CONCLUSIONS Study participants were surprised by the negative impact of postoperative symptoms on their psychosocial well-being and ability to engage in valued life activities. Symptom burden is an important patient-reported outcome that should be assessed postoperatively. Interventions to minimize postoperative symptom burden in older adults could optimize quality of life and participation in meaningful activities during surgical recovery.
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- Christina Keny
- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA
- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
- School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Center on Aging, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
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- Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
- Department of Surgery, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA
- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
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Hu X, Huang D, Lin C, Li X, Lu F, Wei W, Yu Z, Liao H, Huang F, Huang X, Jia F. Zolpidem improves patients' sleep quality after surgical treatment for infective endocarditis: a prospective observational study. Sleep Breath 2021; 26:1097-1105. [PMID: 34449017 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-021-02479-w] [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: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of zolpidem for improving post-operative sleep quality among patients with infective endocarditis (IE) and to identify the potential risk factors for impaired sleep quality at 6 months after surgery. METHODS Patients with IE who underwent surgical treatment were divided into two groups according to zolpidem usage. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) were used to evaluate patients' sleep quality and daytime sleepiness at baseline, which was the second day after transferal, and at 6 months after surgery. Logistic regression was used to identify potential risk factors. RESULTS There were 32 patients in the zolpidem group and 42 in the control group. The PSQI and ESS scores at 6 months after surgery were significantly lower than those at baseline in both groups (P = 0.04). Additionally, 9 patients (28%) in the zolpidem group and 22 patients (52%) in the control group suffered poor sleep quality. Multivariate analysis identified age (odds ratio [OR] = 1.26, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.12-1.42), baseline PSQI score (OR = 2.66, 95%CI: 1.55-4.65), and no zolpidem usage (OR = 45.48, 95%CI: 3.01-691.23) as independent factors for poor sleep quality. CONCLUSIONS Poor sleep quality after IE surgery was prevalent among patients even 6 months after IE surgery. Age, baseline PSQI score and no zolpidem usage were independently associated with poor sleep quality. Therefore, zolpidem has the potential to be an effective part of a treatment arsenal for poor sleep quality after surgical treatment for IE.
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- Xiangming Hu
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong Province, China.,Department of Comprehensive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Comprehensive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Comprehensive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Comprehensive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Comprehensive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Comprehensive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Comprehensive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Comprehensive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Comprehensive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Comprehensive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong Province, China. .,Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Mental Health Center, No. 123, Huifu Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, China.
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Banerjee A, Chen S, Fatemifar G, Zeina M, Lumbers RT, Mielke J, Gill S, Kotecha D, Freitag DF, Denaxas S, Hemingway H. Machine learning for subtype definition and risk prediction in heart failure, acute coronary syndromes and atrial fibrillation: systematic review of validity and clinical utility. BMC Med 2021; 19:85. [PMID: 33820530 PMCID: PMC8022365 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-021-01940-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Machine learning (ML) is increasingly used in research for subtype definition and risk prediction, particularly in cardiovascular diseases. No existing ML models are routinely used for cardiovascular disease management, and their phase of clinical utility is unknown, partly due to a lack of clear criteria. We evaluated ML for subtype definition and risk prediction in heart failure (HF), acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and atrial fibrillation (AF). METHODS For ML studies of subtype definition and risk prediction, we conducted a systematic review in HF, ACS and AF, using PubMed, MEDLINE and Web of Science from January 2000 until December 2019. By adapting published criteria for diagnostic and prognostic studies, we developed a seven-domain, ML-specific checklist. RESULTS Of 5918 studies identified, 97 were included. Across studies for subtype definition (n = 40) and risk prediction (n = 57), there was variation in data source, population size (median 606 and median 6769), clinical setting (outpatient, inpatient, different departments), number of covariates (median 19 and median 48) and ML methods. All studies were single disease, most were North American (n = 61/97) and only 14 studies combined definition and risk prediction. Subtype definition and risk prediction studies respectively had limitations in development (e.g. 15.0% and 78.9% of studies related to patient benefit; 15.0% and 15.8% had low patient selection bias), validation (12.5% and 5.3% externally validated) and impact (32.5% and 91.2% improved outcome prediction; no effectiveness or cost-effectiveness evaluations). CONCLUSIONS Studies of ML in HF, ACS and AF are limited by number and type of included covariates, ML methods, population size, country, clinical setting and focus on single diseases, not overlap or multimorbidity. Clinical utility and implementation rely on improvements in development, validation and impact, facilitated by simple checklists. We provide clear steps prior to safe implementation of machine learning in clinical practice for cardiovascular diseases and other disease areas.
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- Amitava Banerjee
- Institute of Health Informatics, University College London, 222 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DA, UK.
- Health Data Research UK, University College London, London, UK.
- University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, 235 Euston Road, London, UK.
- Barts Health NHS Trust, The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd, London, UK.
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- Institute of Health Informatics, University College London, 222 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DA, UK
- Health Data Research UK, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Health Informatics, University College London, 222 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DA, UK
- Health Data Research UK, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Health Informatics, University College London, 222 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DA, UK
- Health Data Research UK, University College London, London, UK
- University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, 235 Euston Road, London, UK
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- Bayer AG, Division Pharmaceuticals, Open Innovation & Digital Technologies, Wuppertal, Germany
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- University of Birmingham Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- University of Birmingham Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Bayer AG, Division Pharmaceuticals, Open Innovation & Digital Technologies, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Institute of Health Informatics, University College London, 222 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DA, UK
- Health Data Research UK, University College London, London, UK
- The Alan Turing Institute, London, UK
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- Institute of Health Informatics, University College London, 222 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DA, UK
- Health Data Research UK, University College London, London, UK
- University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre (UCLH BRC), London, UK
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Correa-Rodríguez M, Abu Ejheisheh M, Suleiman-Martos N, Membrive-Jiménez MJ, Velando-Soriano A, Schmidt-RioValle J, Gómez-Urquiza JL. Prevalence of Depression in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2020; 9:E909. [PMID: 32225052 PMCID: PMC7230184 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9040909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) might adversely affect the health status of the patients, producing cognitive deterioration, with depression being the most common symptom. The aim of this study is to analyse the prevalence of depression in patients before and after coronary artery bypass surgery. A systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out, involving a study of the past 10 years of the following databases: CINAHL, LILACS, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, SciELO, Scopus, and Web of Science. The total sample comprised n = 16,501 patients. The total number of items was n = 65, with n = 29 included in the meta-analysis. Based on the different measurement tools used, the prevalence of depression pre-CABG ranges from 19-37%, and post-CABG from 15-33%. There is a considerable presence of depression in this type of patient, but this varies according to the measurement tool used and the quality of the study. Systematically detecting depression prior to cardiac surgery could identify patients at potential risk.
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- María Correa-Rodríguez
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Avenida de la Ilustración N. 60, 18016 Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria, IBS, 18012 Granada, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Avenida de la Ilustración N. 60, 18016 Granada, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Ceuta, C/Cortadura del Valle s/n, 51001 Ceuta, Spain
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- University Hospital Virgen de las Nieves. Andalusian Health Service. Av. de las Fuerzas Armadas 2, 18014 Granada, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Avenida de la Ilustración N. 60, 18016 Granada, Spain
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Mori M, Angraal S, Chaudhry SI, Suter LG, Geirsson A, Wallach JD, Krumholz HM. Characterizing Patient-Centered Postoperative Recovery After Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review. J Am Heart Assoc 2019; 8:e013546. [PMID: 31617435 PMCID: PMC6898802 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.119.013546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background Improving postoperative recovery is important, with a national focus on postacute care, but the volume and quality of evidence in this area are not well characterized. We conducted a systematic review to characterize studies on postoperative recovery after adult cardiac surgery using patient‐reported outcome measures. Methods and Results From MEDLINE and Web of Science, studies were included if they prospectively assessed postoperative recovery on adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery using patient‐reported outcome measures. Six recovery domains were defined by prior literature: nociceptive symptoms, mental health, physical function, activities of daily living, sleep, and cognitive function. Of the 3432 studies, 105 articles met the inclusion criteria. The studies were small (median sample size, 119), and mostly conducted in single‐center settings (n=81; 77%). Study participants were predominantly men (71%) and white (88%). Coronary artery bypass graft was included in 93% (n=98). Studies commonly selected for elective cases (n=56; 53%) and patients with less comorbidity (n=67; 64%). Median follow‐up duration was 91 (interquartile range, 42–182) days. Studies most commonly assessed 1 domain (n=42; 40%). The studies also varied in the instruments used and differed in their reporting approach. Studies commonly excluded patients who died during the follow‐up period (n=48; 46%), and 45% (n=47) did not specify how those patients were analyzed. Conclusions Studies of postoperative patient‐reported outcome measures are low in volume, most often single site without external validation, varied in their approach to missing data, and narrow in the domains and diversity of patients. The evidence base for postoperative patient‐reported outcome measures needs to be strengthened.
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- Makoto Mori
- Section of Cardiac Surgery Yale School of Medicine New Haven CT.,Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven CT
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven CT
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- Section of General Internal Medicine Department of Medicine Yale School of Medicine New Haven CT
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven CT.,Section of Rheumatology Department of Medicine Yale School of Medicine New Haven CT.,Section of Rheumatology Department of Medicine VA Medical Center West Haven CT
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- Section of Cardiac Surgery Yale School of Medicine New Haven CT.,Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven CT
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences Yale School of Public Health New Haven CT.,Collaboration for Research Integrity and Transparency (CRIT) Yale School of Medicine New Haven CT
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven CT.,Section of Cardiovascular Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Yale School of Medicine New Haven CT.,Department of Health Policy and Management Yale School of Public Health New Haven CT
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Ryan CJ, Vuckovic KM, Finnegan L, Park CG, Zimmerman L, Pozehl B, Schulz P, Barnason S, DeVon HA. Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptom Clusters: Illustration of Results Using Multiple Statistical Methods. West J Nurs Res 2019; 41:1032-1055. [PMID: 30667327 DOI: 10.1177/0193945918822323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Researchers have employed various methods to identify symptom clusters in cardiovascular conditions, without identifying rationale. Here, we test clustering techniques and outcomes using a data set from patients with acute coronary syndrome. A total of 474 patients who presented to emergency departments in five United States regions were enrolled. Symptoms were assessed within 15 min of presentation using the validated 13-item ACS Symptom Checklist. Three variable-centered approaches resulted in four-factor solutions. Two of three person-centered approaches resulted in three-cluster solutions. K-means cluster analysis revealed a six-cluster solution but was reduced to three clusters following cluster plot analysis. The number of symptoms and patient characteristics varied within clusters. Based on our findings, we recommend using (a) a variable-centered approach if the research is exploratory, (b) a confirmatory factor analysis if there is a hypothesis about symptom clusters, and (c) a person-centered approach if the aim is to cluster symptoms by individual groups.
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- 1 The University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, USA
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- 2 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- 2 University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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Ghorbani A, Hajizadeh F, Sheykhi MR, Mohammad Poor Asl A. The Effects of Deep-Breathing Exercises on Postoperative Sleep Duration and Quality in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG): a Randomized Clinical Trial. J Caring Sci 2018; 8:219-224. [PMID: 31915624 PMCID: PMC6942648 DOI: 10.15171/jcs.2019.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Introduction: Disordered sleep occurs frequently in patients who have undergone coronary bypass graft surgery, and it contributes to increased morbidity, mortality, and resource utilization. The present study aimed to determine the effects of deep-breathing exercises on postoperative sleep duration and quality in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft. Methods: This study was a clinical trial. The study sample included 64 patients who were coronary artery bypass graft hospitalized from January 2015 to April 2015 in Qazvin Booali-Sina hospital. The patients were selected by convenient sampling and then the participants were randomly allocated to the intervention and control groups. The baseline and postoperative (day 7) sleep duration and quality metrics were measured. The St Mary's Hospital Sleep Questionnaire was used to evaluate sleep quality in two groups. Results: Baseline night sleep duration was 5.72 (1.63) hours in the control group and 5.58 (1.07) hours in the intervention group. The initial findings showed that the mean of sleep quality score of patients in the intervention and control groups were 19.72 (2.68) and 18.22 (3.81) respectively. These measurements did not decline postoperatively in the intervention group while night sleep duration and quality declined in the control group. Deep breathing exercise program had a significant effect on sleep quality score in the intervention group compared to the control group. Conclusion: The results indicated that deep breathing exercises prevent decline in sleep quality postoperatively. It seems to be a safe method with no side effects for these patients. Furthermore, it is a simple method to implement and does not impose a high cost.
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- Azam Ghorbani
- Department of Community Health Nursing, Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Services Management Research Center, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Blakeman JR. An integrative review of the theory of unpleasant symptoms. J Adv Nurs 2018; 75:946-961. [PMID: 30397941 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Revised: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to explore how the theory of unpleasant symptoms (TOUS) has been used in the methodological design and analysis of symptom research. DESIGN An integrative review, using Whittemore and Knafl's approach. DATA SOURCES Searches were conducted between 26 January-10 February 2018. Databases included CINAHL Complete, PubMed, Proquest Nursing and Allied Health Source, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, Academic Search Complete and Google Scholar. REVIEW METHODS A systematic approach to searching, screening and analysing the literature was applied. The matrix method, content analysis, constant comparison, counting and clustering were used. RESULTS Sixty-four records were included. Most studies were quantitative, cross-sectional, instrument-based and conducted in the USA. Various symptoms and patient populations were represented and each of the TOUS concepts were explored. CONCLUSION Although the theory has a role to play in furthering symptom science, attention should be paid to the areas of the model and of symptom research that have received less attention. More complex statistical approaches and big data will help to illuminate symptom experiences. Additional focus on intervention studies and all symptom dimensions will help to advance symptom science research. IMPACT This review is the first to provide a comprehensive, systematic summary of the uses of the TOUS across the research literature to date. This theory is a diverse, holistic middle-range theory capable of being applied to multiple symptoms and populations. Researchers should consider using the theory as a conceptual framework for studies to advance symptom science and explore symptoms holistically.
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- John R Blakeman
- Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois.,School of Nursing, Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois
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The interaction of fatigue, physical activity, and health-related quality of life in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Appl Nurs Res 2017; 33:49-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2016.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2016] [Revised: 09/09/2016] [Accepted: 09/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Lee SE, Vincent C, Finnegan L. An Analysis and Evaluation of the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms. ANS Adv Nurs Sci 2017; 40:E16-E39. [PMID: 27525959 DOI: 10.1097/ans.0000000000000141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms was developed to enhance understanding of relationships among multiple symptoms and symptom experiences. Although the theory has been used to guide research, no formal critique of the theory has been published since 2000. This article comprehensively analyzes and evaluates the theory using Fawcett and DeSanto-Madeya's framework. Although its semantic clarity, semantic and structural consistency, and parsimony could be improved, the theory demonstrates good social and theoretical significance, testability, and empirical and pragmatic adequacy. Understanding multiple patient symptoms is essential, and the theory demonstrates that nurses should focus on multiple rather than individual symptoms.
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DeVon HA, Vuckovic K, Ryan CJ, Barnason S, Zerwic JJ, Pozehl B, Schulz P, Seo Y, Zimmerman L. Systematic review of symptom clusters in cardiovascular disease. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2016; 16:6-17. [DOI: 10.1177/1474515116642594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Holli A DeVon
- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, USA
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, USA
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, USA
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- University of Nebraska, College of Nursing, Lincoln, NE, USA
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, USA
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- University of Nebraska, College of Nursing, Lincoln, NE, USA
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- University of Nebraska, College of Nursing, Lincoln, NE, USA
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- University of Nebraska, College of Nursing, Lincoln, NE, USA
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- University of Nebraska, College of Nursing, Lincoln, NE, USA
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Cleary K, LaPier T, Rippee A. Perceptions of exercise and quality of life in older patients in the United States during the first year following coronary artery bypass surgery. Physiother Theory Pract 2015; 31:337-46. [PMID: 25630389 DOI: 10.3109/09593985.2015.1004770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE It is important for patients recovering from coronary artery bypass (CAB) surgery to initiate and maintain recommended exercise guidelines. The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe factors that influence adherence to exercise, and perceptions of activity limitations and health-related quality of life (QoL) in older patients recovering from CAB surgery. SUBJECTS Participants were 28 people aged 65 and older, prospectively recruited from a U.S. hospital following CAB surgery. PROCEDURES A qualitative description methodology was used to identify factors that influenced participants' feelings about exercise and QoL. Data were collected using phone interviews 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Data were coded by identifying significant statements, grouping them into meaningful units or "themes", and generating descriptions of participants' experiences and understandings. RESULTS Across time points, participants' most commonly described motivators were that it feels good to exercise, and belief that it improves physical health. The most commonly cited barriers to exercise were other time commitments, inclement weather, and pain/injury/illness related or unrelated to CAB surgery. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Motivating themes remained consistent across the time intervals but the number of responses regarding barriers to exercise increased over time. A better understanding of the patient experience may help to promote exercise initiation and adherence following CAB surgery.
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- Kimberly Cleary
- Department of Physical Therapy, Eastern Washington University , Spokane, WA , USA and
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Functional Deficits at the Time of Hospital Discharge in Older Patients Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery - A Pilot Study. Cardiopulm Phys Ther J 2014. [DOI: 10.1097/01823246-201412000-00003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Sveinsdóttir H, Ingadóttir B. Predictors of psychological distress in patients at home following cardiac surgery: an explorative panel study. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2011; 11:339-48. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2011.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Herdís Sveinsdóttir
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Iceland, Eirberg Eiríksgötu 34, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Iceland, Eirberg Eiríksgötu 34, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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