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Flæten ØØ, Stafseth SK, Vinje H, Johansen E, Sunde K, Wøien H, Beeckman D, Petosic A. Incidence, characteristics, and associated factors of pressure injuries acquired in intensive care units over a 12-month period: A secondary analysis of a quality improvement project. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2024; 81:103587. [PMID: 38029679 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2023.103587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the 12-month cumulative incidence, characteristics, and associated factors of pressure injuries acquired in Intensive Care Units. SETTING Four intensive care units in a Norwegian University Hospital. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY A prospective observational cohort study using data from daily skin inspections during a quality improvement project. We used descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Variables associated with the development of intensive care unit-acquired pressure injuries are presented with odds ratios (OR), and 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS The 12-month cumulative incidence of patients (N = 594) developing intensive care unit-acquired pressure injuries was 29 % (172/594) for all categories and 16 % (95/594) when excluding category I pressure injuries (no skin loss). Cumulative incidence for patients acquiring medical device-related pressure injuries was 15 % (91/594) and 11 % (64/594) for category II or worse. Compression stockings (n = 51) and nasogastric tubes (n = 22) were the most frequent documented medical devices related to pressure injuries. Development of pressure injuries category II or worse was significantly associated with vasoactive drug infusions (OR 11.84, 95 % CI [1.59; 88.13]) and longer intensive care unit length of stay (OR 1.06, 95 % CI [1.04; 1.08]). CONCLUSION The 12-month cumulative incidence of intensive care unit-acquired pressure injuries was relatively high when category I pressure injuries were included, but comparable to other studies when category I was excluded. Some medical device-related pressure injuries were surprisingly frequent, and these may be prevented. However, associated factors of developing pressure injuries were present and deemed non-modifiable. IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE Awareness about pressure injury prevention is needed in the intensive care unit considering high incidences. Nurses can detect category I pressure injuries early, which may be reversed. Our findings show several factors that clinicians can control to reduce the risk of pressure injuries in the intensive care unit.
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- Øystein Øygarden Flæten
- Department of Postoperative and Intensive Care Nursing, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Norway; Lovisenberg Diaconal University College, Oslo, Norway.
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- Lovisenberg Diaconal University College, Oslo, Norway; Centre for Patient Centered Heart and Lung Research, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
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- University of South-Eastern Norway, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Borre, Norway; General Intensive Care, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Postoperative and Intensive Care Nursing, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Norway; Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Ghent University, Skin Integrity Research Group (SKINT), University Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent, Belgium; Örebro University, Swedish Centre for Skin and Wound Research (SCENTR), School of Health Sciences, Örebro, Sweden; Odense University, Research Unit of Plastic Surgery, Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Postoperative and Intensive Care Nursing, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Norway; The Norwegian Intensive Care Registry, Haukeland University Hospital, Helse Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Petosic A, Berntzen H, Beeckman D, Flaatten H, Sunde K, Wøien H. Use of Facebook in a quality improvement campaign to increase adherence to guidelines in intensive care: A qualitative study of nurses' and physicians' experiences. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2023; 78:103475. [PMID: 37384977 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2023.103475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore intensive care unit nurses' and physicians' experiences with professional content provided through closed Facebook groups, as part of a quality improvement campaign to improve guideline adherence. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY This study used an exploratory qualitative design. In June 2018, data were collected through focus groups of intensive care nurses and physicians who also were members of closed Facebook groups. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis, and the study was reported according to the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research. SETTING The study's setting was four intensive care units at Oslo University Hospital, Norway. Professional content on Facebook comprised audit and feedback on quality indicators on intensive care topics with related pictures, videos, and weblinks. FINDINGS Two focus groups of 12 participants were included in this study. Two main themes were identified: 'One size does not fit all ' described that quality improvement and implementation are influenced by several factors related to current recommendations and personal preferences. Various strategies are required to serve different purposes and meet individual needs. 'Matter out of place' described conflicting experiences of being offered or exposed to professional content on Facebook. CONCLUSION Although the audit and feedback on quality indicators presented on Facebook motivated improvements, professional content on Facebook was perceived as inappropriate. Hospital platforms with applicable features of social media, such as reach, availability, convenience, ease, and possibility for commenting, were suggested to secure professional communication about recommended practices in intensive care units. IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE Social media platforms may be useful for professional communication among ICU personnel, but appropriate hospital applications with available and applicable social media features are recommended and needed. The use of several platforms may still be needed to reach all.
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- Antonija Petosic
- Department of Postoperative and Intensive Care Nursing, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; The Norwegian Intensive Care Registry, Haukeland University Hospital, Helse Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
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- Department of Postoperative and Intensive Care Nursing, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
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- Skin Integrity Research Group (SKINT), University Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium; Swedish Centre for Skin and Wound Research (SCENTR), Nursing Science Unit, School of Health Sciences, Örebro University, Sweden.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Postoperative and Intensive Care Nursing, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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Attar R, Almohanna A, Almusharraf A, Alhazmi A, Alanzi N, Al-Anezi F, Alanzi T, Sroor R, Albishri A, Alzahrani A, Alsabilah T, Alkenani A, Alghamdi R, AlGethami F, AlGethami A. Use of social media for the improvement of safety knowledge and awareness among Saudi Arabian phlebotomists. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1194969. [PMID: 37654654 PMCID: PMC10466136 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1194969] [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: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of social media for the improvement of safety knowledge and awareness among phlebotomists. Methods As this study was intended to arrive at specific conclusions using empirical evidence, a deductive quantitative cross-sectional online survey design was adopted. A total of 521 phlebotomists participated in the survey, and 86 incomplete responders were removed, resulting in a final sample of 435 considered in this study. T-tests and ANOVA were used to analyze the data. Results A total of 41.6% stated that social media was very effective, and 31.5% stated that it was somewhat effective in improving safety knowledge and awareness. in addition, this study revealed no major differences between male and female participants (p > 0.05) with respect to the effectiveness of social media. However, statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) among the age groups were identified in relation to the effectiveness of social media and the intention to use it in the future. Conclusion Social media applications are effective for knowledge dissemination among healthcare professionals.
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- Razaz Attar
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Jouf University, Sakakah, Al Jawf, Saudi Arabia
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- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Taibah University, Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Obied Specialized Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Hauff T, Petosic A, Småstuen MC, Wøien H, Sunde K, Stafseth SK. Patient mobilisation in the intensive care unit and evaluation of a multifaceted intervention including Facebook groups: A quasi-experimental study. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2023; 74:103315. [PMID: 36192314 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2022.103315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIMS To describe prevalence and time to mobilisation in intensive care unit patients defined as a minimum sitting in an upright position in bed, and evaluate the impact of a multifaceted quality improvement campaign on likelihood of patients being mobilised. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY/DESIGN Quality improvement project using a quasi-experimental study design, comparing patient cohorts before (Before) and after (Intervention) a campaign including educational sessions, audit and feedback of intensive care unit quality indicators via closed Facebook-groups and e-mail and local opinion leaders. Secondary analysis of mobilisation data from adult intensive care patient stays extracted from electronical medical charts. Likelihood of being mobilised was analysed with Multivariate Cox-regression model and reported as Sub-hazard Ratio (SHR). SETTING Four intensive care units in a university hospital. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Prevalence and time to first documented mobilisation, defined as at least "sitting in bed" during the intensive care unit stay. RESULTS Overall, 929 patients were analysed, of whom 710 (76 %) were mobilised; 73 % (356/ 489) in Before vs 81 % (354/ 440) in Intervention (p = 0.007). Median time to mobilisation was 69.9 (IQR: 30.0, 149.8) hours; 71.7 (33.9, 157.9) in Before and 66.0 (27.1, 140.3) in Intervention (p = 0.104). Higher SAPS II-scores were associated with lower likelihood (SHR 0.98, 95 % CI 0.97-0.99), whereas admissions due to gastroenterological failure (SHR 2.1, 95 % CI 1.4-3.0), neurological failure (SHR 1.5, 95 % CI 1.0-2.2) and other causes (intoxication, postoperative care, haematological-, and kidney failure) (SHR 1.7, 95 % CI 1.13-2.6) were associated with higher likelihood of mobilisation vs respiratory failure. CONCLUSION A quality improvement campaign including use of Facebook groups is feasible and may improve mobilisation in intensive care unit patients. Most patients were mobilised within 72 hours following intensive care unit admission, and SAPS II scores and causes for intensive care unit admission were both associated with likelihood of being mobilised.
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- Tonje Hauff
- Department of Postoperative and Intensive Care Nursing, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway. https://twitter.com/@HauffTonje
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- Department of Postoperative and Intensive Care Nursing, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; The Norwegian Intensive Care Registry, Haukeland University Hospital, Helse Bergen, Bergen, Norway. https://twitter.com/@AntonijaPetosic
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- Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Department of Public Health, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Postoperative and Intensive Care Nursing, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. https://twitter.com/@ien_hilde
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Postoperative and Intensive Care Nursing, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Lovisenberg Diaconal University College, Oslo, Norway.
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Petosic A, Småstuen MC, Beeckman D, Flaatten H, Sunde K, Wøien H. Multifaceted intervention including Facebook-groups to improve guideline-adherence in ICU: A quasi-experimental interrupted time series study. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2021; 65:1466-1474. [PMID: 34368947 DOI: 10.1111/aas.13969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The impact of social media, with its speed, reach and accessibility, in interventions aimed to improve adherence to guidelines such as assessment of Pain, Agitation/Sedation and Delirium (PAD) in intensive care is not described. Therefore, the primary objective of this quality improvement study was to evaluate the impact of a multifaceted intervention including audit and feedback of quality indicators (QI) via Facebook-groups, educational events and engagement of opinion leaders on adherence to PAD-guidelines in four ICUs. METHODS A quasi-experimental interrupted time series study with eight monthly data points in the two phases Before and Intervention was designed. Proportion of nursing shifts with documented PAD-assessment (PAD-QIs) were retrieved from the electronical medical chart from included adult ICU patient-stays in four participating ICUs. Difference between the two time periods was assessed using generalised mixed model for repeated measures with unstructured covariance matrix, and presented as Beta (B) with 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS Finally, 1049 ICU patient-stays were analysed; 534 in Before and 515 in Intervention. All three PAD-QIs significantly increased in Intervention by 31% (B = 30.7, 95%CI [25.7 to 35.8]), 26% (B = 25.8, 95%CI [19.4 to 32.2]) and 34% (B = 33.9, 95%CI [28.4 to 39.4]) in pain, agitation/sedation and delirium, respectively. CONCLUSION A multifaceted intervention including use of Facebook-groups was associated with improved guideline-adherence in four ICUs, as measured with process PAD-QIs of PAD assessment. Further research on use of social media to improve guideline adherence is warranted, particularly as social distancing impacts clinical education and training and new approaches are needed.
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- Antonija Petosic
- Division of Emergencies and Critical Care Department of Postoperative and Intensive Care Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
- Institute of Health and Society University of Oslo Oslo Norway
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- Department of Public Health Oslo Metropolitan University Oslo Norway
- Division of Emergencies and critical care Department of Research and Development Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
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- Skin Integrity Research Group (SKINT) Department of Public Health and Primary Care University Centre for Nursing and MidwiferyGhent University Ghent Belgium
- Swedish Centre for Skin and Wound Research (SCENTR) School of Health Sciences Örebro University Örebro Sweden
- Research Unit of Plastic Surgery Department of Clinical Research Faculty of Health Sciences Odense University Odense Denmark
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- Division of Emergencies and Critical Care Department of Anaesthesiology Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine University of Oslo Oslo Norway
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- Division of Emergencies and Critical Care Department of Postoperative and Intensive Care Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
- Institute of Health and Society University of Oslo Oslo Norway
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Hijlis SA, Alanzi T, Alanezi F, Alhodaib H, Althumairi A, Aljaffary A, Aljabri D, Alrayes S, Alsalman D, Al-Fayez A, Alrawiai S, AlThani B, Alakrawi Z, Saadah A, Alyousif N. Use of social media for the improvement of radiation safety knowledge among Saudi Arabian radiographers. Int Health 2021; 14:280-287. [PMID: 34313321 PMCID: PMC9070517 DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihab042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Radiographers have used social media networks for education, research, professional development and other purposes. However, in Saudi Arabia, there are no studies on the use of social media by radiographers. Therefore, the objective of this research was to evaluate the use of social media for the improvement of radiation safety knowledge among Saudi Arabian radiographers. METHODS A questionnaire was designed to collect the data from Saudi Arabian radiographers. The questionnaire was created using Google Forms and was sent to 530 radiographers using WhatsApp. In total, 159 participants completed and returned the questionnaire through WhatsApp. The response rate was 30%. Basic descriptive statistics were employed to analyse the data. RESULTS Most of the participants (79.9%) thought that social media could be used as a tool for the improvement of radiation safety knowledge. Also, almost half of participants (49.7%) employed social media when they needed to obtain information about radiation protection. Similarly, a majority of respondents (69.2%) used social media when they required information related to radiation safety. In addition, 81.7% of participants observed on video the existing information on radiation safety. Also, 71.7% of them were disposed to expand the use of social media to obtain information for radiation protection in their professional activities. CONCLUSION The results indicate that social media can help to improve radiation safety knowledge among Saudi Arabian radiographers. Consequently, participants were willing to increase the use of these tools in their professional work.
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- Shayma-A Hijlis
- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 24424, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 24424, Saudi Arabia
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- Community College, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 24424, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyad 32433
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 24424, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 24424, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 24424, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 24424, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 24424, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 24424, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 24424, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Business Administration, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 24424, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 24424, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Information Management and Technology Department, College of Public Health, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 24424, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Information Technology, Information Technology, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran 23324, Saudi Arabia
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Petosic A, Viravong MF, Martin AM, Nilsen CB, Olafsen K, Berntzen H. Above cuff vocalisation (ACV): A scoping review. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2021; 65:15-25. [PMID: 32920849 PMCID: PMC7756796 DOI: 10.1111/aas.13706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Introduction Patients in intensive care frequently suffer from not being able to communicate verbally. The aim of this scoping review was to study the safety and effectiveness of the above cuff vocalisation (ACV) on speech and quality of life (QOL) in patients dependent on a cuffed tracheostomy. Methods A scoping review was conducted. The databases Ovid Medline, Cochrane Library, and Embase were systematically searched in May 2020. We included clinical studies with patients exposed to ACV where speech, QOL or safety issues were assessed. Results Overall, 17 studies were included, of which 15 were observational and 2 were randomised controlled trials. Totally, 231 patients were included. ACV enabled most of the included patients (115/131; 88%) to speak with an audible voice or whisper (moderate quality of evidence). Voice related QOL (V‐RQOL) and QOL in mechanically ventilated patients (QOL‐MV) improved from pre‐ to post‐ ACV compared to a control group not tolerating a one‐way speaking valve (P = .01 and P = .04, respectively) (very low quality of evidence). Several minor complications or problems were reported in 20/75 (27%) cases in addition to two serious adverse events: subcutaneous emphysema in one patient where the tracheostomy was dislodged and a distended trachea in another due to the misconnection of continuous gas to the cuff (low/ very low quality of evidence). Conclusion ACV facilitated communication in patients dependent on a cuffed tracheostomy and attempting to communicate. Quality of evidence in improved V‐RQOL and QOL‐MV was very low. Several minor complications and two serious adverse events were reported.
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- Antonija Petosic
- Division of Emergencies and Critical care Department of Postoperative and Intensive care Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
- Faculty of Medicine Institute of Health and Society University of Oslo Oslo Norway
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- Medical Division Department of Clinical Services, Physiotherapy Service Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
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- Medical Division Department for Clinical Services, Speech and Language Therapy Service Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
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- Division of Emergencies and Critical care Department of Postoperative and Intensive care Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
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- Division of Emergencies and Critical care Department of Anesthesiology Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
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- Division of Emergencies and Critical care Department of Postoperative and Intensive care Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
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Abdulbaqi HR, Abdulkareem AA, Alshami ML, Milward MR. The oral health and periodontal diseases awareness and knowledge in the Iraqi population: Online-based survey. Clin Exp Dent Res 2020; 6:519-528. [PMID: 32592312 PMCID: PMC7545227 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate oral health (OH) and periodontal diseases (PD) awareness in the Iraqi population. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study was a questionnaire-based online survey of two weeks duration. The questionnaire was built using a Google platform and was distributed randomly via social media (Facebook and Telegram). The questionnaire consisted of a demographic data section and two other main sections for the evaluation of OH and PD awareness. Each response was marked with "1" for a positive answer and "0" for the other answers. For each respondent, answers were summed to give an overall score. The frequency of positive responses was used to determine the association of awareness with demographic data and the level of awareness into low, moderate, and high levels. RESULTS A total of 1,465 were included in the final analysis after application of exclusion criteria. The respondents showed significantly higher levels of awareness about PD (mean ± SD = 3.66 ± 1.42) than OH awareness (mean ± SD = 2.19 ± 1.29). Analysis of data showed that OH awareness was mainly associated with high degree holders (OR 1.851) and age > 45 years (OR 1.730). However, PD awareness did not show any evident association with demographic variables investigated. In general, the respondents exhibited low levels of OH knowledge and low to moderate level of PD knowledge. CONCLUSIONS Despite limitations, this study revealed inappropriate levels of OH and PD awareness and knowledge in the Iraqi population and provided the baseline data necessary for the development of Governmental educational programs and health awareness campaigns which are highly suggested particularly focusing on the primary and high schools, in an attempt to improve the levels of awareness.
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- College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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