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Ekdahl A, Söderberg S, Holmström Rising M. The Experiences of Close Relatives to Women with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Stages III or IV: A Qualitative Study. NURSING REPORTS 2023; 13:982-989. [PMID: 37489408 PMCID: PMC10366874 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep13030086] [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: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV is a progressive and incurable disease. The hallmark of the disease is breathlessness, and it is graded into four different stages, from mild to severe. Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease impacts almost every aspect of everyday life for an affected person. As the illness progresses to stages III and IV, the need for support from close relatives increases. The aim of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of close relatives of women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV and it used qualitative content analysis of individual, semi-structured interviews. Close relatives (n = 9) were interviewed about their experience of being close to a woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV. They experienced stress and uncertainty in an unpredictable everyday life. Close relatives supported the women both practically and emotionally and they called for tailored information about the illness, considering it as an essential tool for support. The results highlighted that healthy close relatives had difficulty in understanding the experience of living with chronic obstructive pulmonary, as they take the simple fact of breathing for granted most of the time.
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- Ann Ekdahl
- Department of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, SE-852 33 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, SE-852 33 Sundsvall, Sweden
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Girardi G, Farnese ML, Scarponi F, De Tanti A, Bartolo M, Intiso D, Formisano R, Antonucci G. User-centered practices in the eyes of informal caregivers of in-patients with severe acquired brain injury: needs, caring experience, and satisfaction. Brain Inj 2021; 35:1402-1412. [PMID: 34487469 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2021.1972338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study examines the perceived needs, experience, and satisfaction of informal caregivers (ICGs) in in-hospital settings, related to their involvement in the design and delivery of services together with hospital staff, namely co-production. DESIGN To obtain a picture of current ICG-staff relationship, a multicenter observational study was carried out. Participants were 75 ICGs recruited in five dedicated in-patient neurorehabilitation wards. Participants answered a self-report questionnaire tapping perceived information/communication needs, emotional/social needs, and their satisfaction; family-centered practices implemented by the staff (namely involving practices and cooperative communication); and ICGs' satisfaction with the service. RESULTS Need satisfaction related positively to staff practices aimed at involving IGCs in treatment and training, but not in decision-making. Involving practices concerning treatment also related positively to ICGs' information/communication needs. In addition, the more the staff involved ICGs in decision-making and promoted cooperative communication regarding treatment, the more ICGs felt that their collaboration in the healthcare process was valuable. Finally, all involvement practices and cooperative communication were positively related to ICGs' overall satisfaction with the service. CONCLUSION The results of the study help to identify gaps in meeting ICGs' needs and to promote strategies to implement family participation toward co-production in in-hospital settings.
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- Giovanna Girardi
- Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Istituto S. Stefano Riabilitazione, Centro Cardinal Ferrari, Fontanellato, PR, Italy
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- Neurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Rehabilitation, HABILITA Zingonia, Bergamo, Italy
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- UOC di Medicina Fisica e Riabilitativa, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Italy
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- Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.,IRCSS Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy
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Kristensson L, Björkdahl A. Experience of Information Provision at the Stroke Unit From the Perspective of Relatives to Stroke Survivors. Rehabil Process Outcome 2021; 9:1179572720947086. [PMID: 34497469 PMCID: PMC8282136 DOI: 10.1177/1179572720947086] [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: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction: Stroke not only affects the stroke survivor, it also significantly affects their families. Given the important supportive role that relatives of stroke survivor have, they should receive information that helps them plan and cope with the new situation. The objective of the study was to explore how relatives to stroke survivors perceived the information provided by the stroke unit. Methods: This qualitative study was based on extensive semi-structured interviews with an inductive approach. A heterogeneous convenience sample of relatives to stroke survivor (n=14) was selected. Qualitative content analysis served to analyze the transcribed interview texts. Results: The content analysis yielded four categories, each with 2–3 subcategories. The overall theme was “to be acknowledged or not”: it encompassed the underlying meaning and the relationships between the categories. The four categories were as follows: shifting information needs; striving for information; lacking of continuity and structure; and taking part and being acknowledged. Conclusions: The study highlighted that the relatives of stroke survivors have a strong need for information and showed that the relatives experienced that they did not always feel satisfactorily informed and supported by the healthcare professionals in the stroke unit. A challenge for the healthcare professionals was to be able to give the right information at the right time and in the appropriate way. The study also showed that when the relatives were acknowledged and invited to participate in the rehabilitation process, they were less anxious of the discharge.
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- Linda Kristensson
- Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg.,Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Occupational Therapy, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg.,Institute of Social Science, Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University Collage, Campus Bräcke, Gothenburg
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Toze M, Ray M, George T, Sisson K, Nelson D. End of life care for long-term neurological conditions: A meta-ethnographic review of the experiences of informal carers. Palliat Med 2021; 35:335-354. [PMID: 33238811 PMCID: PMC7897797 DOI: 10.1177/0269216320974262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Family and friends are key providers of care for people living with a long-term neurological condition. Neurological conditions are a significant global contributor to disability and premature death. However, previous research suggests carers often struggle to access appropriate support at end of life. AIMS This review sought to synthesise qualitative studies discussing end-of-life and palliative issues for informal carers supporting people living with neurological conditions. DESIGN This was a meta-ethnographic synthesis of 38 qualitative studies discussing end-of-life and palliative issues for informal carers supporting people living with long-term neurological conditions. DATA SOURCES Qualitative articles published after January 2010 in English, addressing carers of people with long-term neurological conditions with regard to palliative care, end of life and/or bereavement. Papers were excluded if it was not possible to separately assess the views of carers. Quality appraisal was not undertaken, but consideration was given to research context. RESULTS Across the papers, five key themes were identified: the future (un)certainties in the progression of life-limiting neurological conditions; an information paradox of not receiving the right information at the right time; access to support; carers' roles in decision making around end of life; and maintaining continuity while facing change and disruption in day-to-day living. CONCLUSIONS Given the broad agreement on the challenges faced by carers of people living with long-term neurological conditions, future research should consider opportunities to improve information and support for this group, and the development and evaluation of practical models of service delivery.
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- Michael Toze
- Lincoln Medical School, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
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- School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
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- School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
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- School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
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- School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
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Denham AM, Baker AL, Spratt NJ, Wynne O, Hunt SA, Bonevski B, Kumar R. YouTube as a resource for evaluating the unmet needs of caregivers of stroke survivors. Health Informatics J 2019; 26:1599-1616. [PMID: 31722610 DOI: 10.1177/1460458219873538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Content produced by caregivers of stroke survivors on the online video-sharing platform YouTube may be a good source of knowledge regarding caregivers' unmet needs. We aimed to examine the content, quantity and quality of YouTube videos that target and discuss the needs and concerns of caregivers of stroke survivors. YouTube was systematically searched using six search strings, and the first 20 videos retrieved from each search were screened against the inclusion criteria. A pre-determined coding schedule was used to report the rate of unmet needs in each video. Twenty-six videos were included in the analysis. In total, 291 unmet needs were reported by caregivers of stroke survivors, an average of 11.2 unmet needs per video. The most common unmet needs domain was 'Impact of Caregiving on Daily Activities' (44%). Most videos were developed in the United States (61.5%) and featured spouses of stroke survivors (65.47%). Content produced by caregivers of stroke survivors on YouTube may be used as a tool for caregivers to provide and receive support through online communication. YouTube videos offer insight into the unmet needs of caregivers of stroke survivors and may be used as an additional resource for stroke services to support caregivers.
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Strøm A, Dreyer A. Next of kin's protracted challenges with access to relevant information and involvement opportunities. J Multidiscip Healthc 2018; 12:1-8. [PMID: 30588005 PMCID: PMC6302821 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s183946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Next of kin are considered a resource for both the patient and the health service. Need for information varies with severity and duration of health changes. A clear requirement is about what to expect upon homecoming, and what supportive services are available. The picture of relatives’ access to involvement and information is still somewhat unclear. Objective To investigate what information, knowledge, and involvement next of kin considered important for managing their caring role and collaboration with their close relatives who experienced events that led to chronic illness. Design, setting, and methods A qualitative exploratory design. Seventeen informants were recruited through various courses offered to relatives. Data were collected in 2017 from individual interviews, analyzed in an interpretative tradition, and involved qualitative content analysis. Results The results reflect a long intervening period in between the activating incident and a clarification of the situation. This period was characterized by unpreparedness for duration of anxiety and amount of energy involved in balancing the relationship. Further, the interviewees saw retrospectively that information about disease and treatment was available, but they had to find such resources themselves. Information about how to handle the situation was almost absent. Ultimately, they were disappointed over not being involved. Conclusion Previously provided prospective information about the embedded anxiety in the situation and consequences for relationships, involvement in patients’ services, and better communication about existing services seem to be significant. Health care professionals, especially in outpatient care, may improve their services by debating how they can implement family-oriented care in personalized treatment as usual. Focus on prospective information, early involvement, and relevant information about existing resources may empower relatives and relieve the experience of care burden.
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- Anita Strøm
- Faculty of Health, VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway,
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- Department of Health Sciences in Ålesund, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Ålesund, Norway
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Denham AM, Baker AL, Spratt NJ, Wynne O, Hunt S, Sharma-Kumar R, Bonevski B. The unmet needs of caregivers of stroke survivors: A review of the content of YouTube videos (Preprint). JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2018. [DOI: 10.2196/11052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Ryan T, Harrison M, Gardiner C, Jones A. Challenges in building interpersonal care in organized hospital stroke units: The perspectives of stroke survivors, family caregivers and the multidisciplinary team. J Adv Nurs 2017; 73:2351-2360. [PMID: 28378452 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIMS To explore the organized stroke unit experience from the multiple perspectives of stroke survivor, family carer and the multi-disciplinary team. BACKGROUND Organized stroke unit care reduces morbidity, mortality and institutionalization and is promoted globally as the most effective form of acute and postacute provision. Little research has focused on how care is experienced in this setting from the perspectives of those who receive and provide care. DESIGN This study used a qualitative approach, employing Framework Analysis. This methodology allows for a flexible approach to data collection and a comprehensive and systematic method of analysis. METHOD Semi-structured interviews were undertaken during 2011 and 2012 with former stroke unit stroke survivors, family carers and senior stroke physicians. In addition, eight focus groups were conducted with members of the multi-disciplinary team. RESULTS One hundred and twenty-five participants were recruited. Three key themes were identified across all data sets. First, two important processes are described: responses to the impact of stroke and seeking information and stroke-specific knowledge. These are underpinned by a third theme: the challenge in building relationships in organized stroke unit care. CONCLUSIONS Stroke unit care provides satisfaction for stroke survivors, particularly in relation to highly specialized medical and nursing care and therapy. It is proposed that moves towards organized stroke unit care, particularly with the emphasis on reduction of length of stay and a focus on hyper-acute models, have implications for interpersonal care practices and the sharing of stroke-specific knowledge.
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- Tony Ryan
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health & Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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Xia L, Deng S, Liu Y. Seeking Health Information Online: The Moderating Effects of Problematic Situations on User Intention. JOURNAL OF DATA AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1515/jdis-2017-0009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Purpose
This study investigates how online user intention in searching health information is affected by problematic situations.
Design/methodology/approach
Based on the Theory of Reasoned Action, the Technology Acceptance Model, and Sense-making theory, we propose two dimensions of problematic situations: urgency and severity of health issues being searched online. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey among 214 Wuhan University students and analyzed using hierarchical regression analysis.
Findings
Perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and subjective norm can influence user intention to seek health information online. The urgency of problematic situations has a negative moderating effect on the relationship between perceived ease of use and user intention and the relationship between subjective norm and user intention. The severity of problematic situations has a negative moderating effect on the relationship between subjective norm and user intention.
Research limitations
The respondents of the survey are limited to students in one Chinese university, so whether this study’s results can be applied to another population or not remains to be verified. In addition, only two dimensions of problematic situations are considered in this study.
Practical implications
The paper puts forward the moderating effect of problematic situations and verifies it, which is the compensation for online health information-seeking behavior research. Besides, our analyses have implications for professional design of health care systems and related consumer information searches, and improve their performance.
Originality/value
Previous work has reported the effects of problematic situation on user intention to seek health information online, ignoring its influence on other factors. This empirical study extends that work to identify the influence of problematic situation when seeking intention-behavior data in two dimensions, urgency and severity.
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- Lidan Xia
- School of Information Management , Wuhan University , Wuhan 430072 , China
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- School of Information Management , Wuhan University , Wuhan 430072 , China
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- School of Information Management , Wuhan University , Wuhan 430072 , China
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White CL, Brady TL, Saucedo LL, Motz D, Sharp J, Birnbaum LA. Towards a better understanding of readmissions after stroke: partnering with stroke survivors and caregivers. J Clin Nurs 2014; 24:1091-100. [PMID: 25441776 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To describe the experience of readmission from the perspective of the stroke survivor and family caregiver. BACKGROUND Older stroke survivors are at an increased risk for readmission with approximately 40% being readmitted in the first year after stroke. Patients and their families are best positioned to provide information about factors associated with readmission, yet their perspectives have rarely been elicited. DESIGN Descriptive qualitative study. METHODS This study included older stroke survivors who were readmitted to acute care from home in the six months following stroke, and their family caregivers. Participants were interviewed by telephone at approximately two weeks after discharge and a sub-set was also interviewed in person during the readmission. Interviews were audio-taped and content analysis was used to identify themes. RESULTS From the 29 semi-structured interviews conducted with 20 stroke survivors and/or their caregivers, the following themes were identified: preparing to go home after the stroke, what to expect at home, complexity of medication management, support for self-care in the community and the influence of social factors. CONCLUSIONS This study provides the critical perspective of the stroke survivor and family caregiver into furthering our understanding of readmissions after stroke. Participants identified several areas for intervention including better discharge preparation and the need for support in the community for medication management and self-care. The findings suggest that interventions designed to reduce readmissions after stroke should be multifaceted in approach and extend across the continuum of care. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The hospital level has been the focus of interventions to reduce preventable readmissions, but the results of this study suggest the importance of community-level care. The individual nature of each situation must be taken into account, including the postdischarge environment and the availability of social support.
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- Carole L White
- School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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