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Wang H, Takiue K, Liu X, Koujiya E, Takeya Y, Yamakawa M. Appropriateness of Nursing Home to Emergency Department Transitional Care for Older Adults With Dementia: A Scoping Review. J Gerontol Nurs 2024; 50:37-45. [PMID: 39194321 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20240809-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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PURPOSE To systematically identify knowledge patterns and gaps in the appropriateness of nursing home (NH) to emergency department (ED) transitional care for older adults with dementia. METHOD A systematic search of multiple information sources was performed from July to August 2023 using predesigned search strategies. RESULTS From 13 articles, 54 identified pieces of specific care evidence were grouped into six major care domains: (1) Resource Support for Assessing Transfer Needs and Patient Status; (2) Resource Support, Shared Decision Making, and Early Advance Care Planning; (3) Standardized Multimodal Information Transfer; (4) Designated ED and NH Transition Coordinators; (5) Enhanced Interfacility Collaboration; and (6) Appropriate Transitional Care Education, Research, and Policy Beyond the Transfer Interface. CONCLUSION A comprehensive, consensus-based body of evidence is lacking. Despite person-centered, standardized, and professional resources supporting transitional care, reorienting NH cultural models remains unclear. Gaps include evidence tailored to diverse participants and contexts. Thus, a focus on policies, education, and research is required. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(9), 37-45.].
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Andersen SK, Herridge MS, Fiest KM. Recovery from Sepsis: Management beyond Acute Care. Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2024; 45:523-532. [PMID: 38968959 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1787993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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Recovery from sepsis is a key global health issue, impacting 38 million sepsis survivors worldwide per year. Sepsis survivors face a wide range of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial sequelae. Readmissions to hospital following sepsis are an important driver of global healthcare utilization and cost. Family members of sepsis survivors also experience significant stressors related to their role as informal caregivers. Increasing recognition of the burdens of sepsis survivorship has led to the development of postsepsis recovery programs to better support survivors and their families, although optimal models of care remain uncertain. The goal of this article is to perform a narrative review of recovery from sepsis from the perspective of patients, families, and health systems.
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- Sarah K Andersen
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Kanodia C, Bourne RS, Mansi ET, Lone NI. Association between critical care admission and chronic medication discontinuation post-hospital discharge: A retrospective cohort study. J Intensive Care Soc 2024; 25:255-265. [PMID: 39224430 PMCID: PMC11366179 DOI: 10.1177/17511437241230260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Background: Discontinuation of important chronic medication after hospitalisation is common. This study aimed to investigate the association between critical care (vs non-critical care) admission and discontinuation of chronic medications post-hospital discharge, along with factors associated with discontinuation among critical care survivors. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study in Lothian, Scotland of adults who were admitted to hospital between 01/01/2012 and 31/12/2019 and survived to hospital discharge. Medication classes investigated were statins, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers (ACEi/ARBs), beta-blockers, oral anticoagulants, and thyroid hormones. The risk of medication discontinuation for each class was estimated by odds ratios (OR), with 95% confidence intervals (95%CI), using multivariable logistic regression adjusted for patient demographics, main clinical condition, and index comorbidity. A secondary analysis assessed factors associated with discontinuation in critical care survivors. Results: There were 22,340 critical care and 367,185 non-critical care survivors included. Critical care admission had the highest association with ACEi/ARBs discontinuation (adjusted OR 2.41, 95%CI: 2.26-2.58), followed by oral anticoagulants (adjusted OR 1.33, 95%CI: 1.15-1.53), and beta blockers (adjusted OR 1.18, 95%CI: 1.07-1.29). There was no significant association with thyroid hormones or statin discontinuation. Among critical care survivors, hospital length of stay of 14 days or more was associated with increased discontinuation across all medication classes. Conclusion: Critical care admission was associated with discontinuation of three out of five medication classes studied (ACEi/ARBs, beta-blockers, and oral anticoagulants). Further research is needed to understand the reason for increased medication discontinuation in critical care survivors and how these risks can be mitigated to improve patient outcomes.
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- Charvi Kanodia
- Edinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Departments of Pharmacy and Critical Care, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Edinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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Bourne RS, Herridge MS, Burry LD. Less inappropriate medication: first steps in medication optimization to improve post-intensive care patient recovery. Intensive Care Med 2024; 50:982-985. [PMID: 38635046 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-024-07405-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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- Richard S Bourne
- Departments of Pharmacy and Critical Care, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, UK
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
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- Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Temerty Department of Medicine, Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy and Medicine, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, Sinai Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Department of Pharmacy, Mount Sinai Hospital, Room 18-300E, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X5, Canada.
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Bourne RS, Jeffries M, Meakin E, Norville R, Ashcroft DM. Qualitative Insights Into Patients' and Family Members' Experiences of In-Hospital Medication Management After a Critical Care Episode. CHEST CRITICAL CARE 2024; 2:100072. [PMID: 38911128 PMCID: PMC11190841 DOI: 10.1016/j.chstcc.2024.100072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Background Patient recovery after a critical illness can be protracted, requiring a care continuum that extends along a patient pathway from the critical care unit, hospital ward, and into the community care setting. High-quality care on patient transfer from critical care, including medication safety, is facilitated by education for patients and families, family engagement, support systems, and health care professional (HCP)-patient communication. Currently, uncertainty exists regarding how HCPs can and should engage with critical care patients and family members about their medication. Research Question What are the views and experiences of critical care patients and family members about their involvement in, communication about, understanding of, and decision-making related to their medication after transfer from critical care to the hospital ward? Study Design and Methods This qualitative study used semistructured interviews, conducted with critical care patients and family members after transfer from critical care to a hospital ward in a large National Health Service hospital trust. Anonymized transcripts of interviews were analyzed thematically using a coding framework developed from understandings of patient and family engagement in medication administration. Results Twenty-seven participants (15 patients and 12 family members of patients) completed the interviews. We identified five themes and 15 subthemes, providing an overview of patients' and family members' views on medication management during acute illness and ongoing recovery. Themes identified were: impact of acute illness and treatment burden on preexisting illness, preexisting knowledge and capability, beliefs about persons roles and expectations, care continuity and individualized information exchange, and engagement in practice. Interpretation This study demonstrated that critical care patients and family members want to engage with HCPs about medication administration. HCPs must take an individualized approach to communication and timing, acknowledging the dynamic interplay between patients and family members, using multimodal forms of communication.
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- Richard S. Bourne
- Critical Care Department, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, England
- Department of Pharmacy, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, England
- Division of Pharmacy & Optometry, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, England
- National Institute for Health and Care Research Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, England
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- Division of Pharmacy & Optometry, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, England
- National Institute for Health and Care Research Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, England
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- Critical Care Department, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, England
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- Division of Pharmacy & Optometry, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, England
- National Institute for Health and Care Research Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, England
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Roche E, Jones A, Plunkett A. What factors in the workplace enable success in antimicrobial stewardship in paediatric intensive care? An exploration of antimicrobial stewardship excellence through thematic analysis of appreciative inquiry interviews with healthcare staff. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e074375. [PMID: 38309747 PMCID: PMC10840055 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health problem. Efforts to mitigate AMR prioritise antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions. These interventions typically focus on deficiencies in practice and providing negative or normative feedback. This approach may miss opportunities to learn from success. We aimed to identify factors that enable success in AMS practices in the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) by analysing the data obtained from interviews with staff members who had achieved success in AMS. DESIGN Qualitative study design using thematic analysis of appreciative inquiry interviews with healthcare staff. SETTING 31-bedded PICU in the UK between January 2017 and January 2018. PARTICIPANTS 71 staff who had achieved success in AMS in the PICU. RESULTS Six themes were identified: (1) cultural factors including psychological safety, leadership and positive attitude are important enablers for delivering good clinical care; (2) ergonomic design of the physical environment and ready availability of tools and resources are key elements to support good practice and decision-making; (3) expertise and support from members of the multidisciplinary team contribute to good care delivery; (4) clarity of verbal and written communication is important for sharing mental models and aims of care within the clinical team; (5) a range of intrinsic factors influences the performance of individual HCPs, including organisation skill, fear of failure, response to positive reinforcement and empathetic considerations towards peers; (6) good clinical care is underpinned by a sound domain knowledge, which can be acquired through training, mentorship and experience. CONCLUSION The insights gained in this study originate from frontline staff who were interviewed about successful work-as-done. This strengths-based approach is an understudied area of healthcare, and therefore offers authentic intelligence which may be leveraged to effect tangible improvement changes. The methodology is not limited to AMS and could be applied to a wide range of healthcare settings.
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- Emma Roche
- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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