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Brewah H, Borrett K, Tavares N, Jarrett N. Perceptions of people with motor neurone disease, families and HSCPs: a literature review. Br J Community Nurs 2022; 27:188-198. [PMID: 35353593 DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2022.27.4.188] [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: 11/11/2022]
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Motor neurone disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a rapidly progressive terminal neurodegenerative condition caused by degeneration of the upper and lower motor neurones in the central nervous system of the brain. The effects of motor neurone disease are multifaceted, leading to many adjustments in everyday life. This literature review asked what the experiences of people living with motor neurone disease was before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in terms of their condition and the support they received from health and social care services. A key theme identified was lack of knowledge among professionals when they cared for people living with motor neurone disease and their families. This lack of knowledge often resulted in delayed diagnosis and poor standards of care. COVID-19 impacted on the care of people living with motor neurone disease and their families, and there is a paucity of evidence on how services were perceived by these groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. The experiences of people living with motor neurone disease and their families are currently missing in the literature. In conclusion, further studies are required to include care of people living with motor neurone disease and their families.
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- Helen Brewah
- Queen's Nurse, Florence Nightingale Scholar and PhD student, University of Portsmouth
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- Mental Health Governance Lead, Solent NHS Trust, and PhD Supervisor, University of Portsmouth
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- Supervisor and Senior Teaching Fellow, Faculty of Science and Health, University of Portsmouth
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- Course Lead for Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care, University of Portsmouth
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Warrier MG, Sadasivan A, Johnson J, Vengalil S, Nalini A, Thomas PT. Integrated Home-Based Palliative Care in Motor Neuron Disease: A Case Report from Low- Middle Income Country. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK IN END-OF-LIFE & PALLIATIVE CARE 2021; 17:262-266. [PMID: 34152942 DOI: 10.1080/15524256.2021.1938344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In many international care guidelines, multidisciplinary palliative care forms a key to optimum management in Motor Neuron Disease (MND). We describe the home-based palliative care interventions for a client with MND and his family from a Low and Middle-income country context. This report also discusses the advantages and challenges of the same with suggestions for sustaining the quality of care for neuro palliative conditions.
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- Manjusha G Warrier
- Department of Psychology, Christ University (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Counselling Psychology, Sampurna Montfort College, Bengaluru, India
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- School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Karunashraya, Bangalore Hospice Trust, Bengaluru, India
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Kierkegaard M, Gottberg K, Johansson S, Littorin S, Sandstedt P, Ytterberg C, Holmqvist LW. Healthcare Utilisation and Satisfaction with Care in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - An Observational Study. J Neuromuscul Dis 2021; 8:1079-1088. [PMID: 34057094 PMCID: PMC8673529 DOI: 10.3233/jnd-210687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) need a large amount of healthcare services. Knowledge on use of and satisfaction with healthcare is, however, scarce. OBJECTIVE The objectives were to explore use and satisfaction of healthcare in patients with ALS. METHODS The sample consisted of patients with ALS, recruited from the ALS clinic at the Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden, participating in a three-year observational study. Data on healthcare utilisation were retrieved from the computerised register at Region Stockholm, Sweden. Information regarding disability, contextual factors and satisfaction with care was collected by home visits. RESULTS Over time, half, or less of the patients used inpatient care, whereas all used outpatient care. Half of all outpatient contacts were with providers of advanced healthcare in the home and one-fifth with allied health professionals. Nurses performing home visits composed the largest proportion of outpatient contacts. A small amount of the utilised outpatient care emerged from the ALS clinic. Patients with severe disease and longer time since diagnosis had fewer contacts with the ALS clinic. Satisfaction with care was in general stable over time with around two-thirds or more of patients being satisfied. Most patients wanted to participate in care planning, but few had. CONCLUSION Patients with ALS use hospital-based specialist care and other outpatient care in parallel with many healthcare providers involved. Our findings highlight the need for implementation of person-centred care to improve both coordination of care, care transitions and satisfaction with healthcare services.
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- Marie Kierkegaard
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.,Academic Specialist Center, Stockholm Health Services, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Nelson A, Longo M, Byrne A, Sivell S, Noble S, Lester J, Radley L, Jones D, Sampson C, Anagnostou D. Chemotherapy decision-making in advanced lung cancer: a prospective qualitative study. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2020:bmjspcare-2020-002395. [PMID: 32826262 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 06/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study how treatment decisions are made alongside the lung cancer clinical pathway. METHODS A prospective, multicentre, multimethods, five-stage, qualitative study. Mediated discourse, thematic, framework and narrative analysis were used to analyse the transcripts. RESULTS 51 health professionals, 15 patients with advanced lung cancer, 15 family members and 18 expert stakeholders were recruited from three UK NHS trusts. Multidisciplinary team (MDT) members constructed treatment recommendations around patient performance status, pathology, clinical information and imaging. Information around patients' social context, needs and preferences were limited. The provisional nature of MDTs treatment recommendations was not always linked to future discussions with the patient along the pathway, that is, patients' interpretation of their prognosis, treatment discussions occurring prior to seeing the oncologist. This together with the rapid disease trajectory placed additional stress on the oncologist, who had to introduce a different treatment option from that recommended by the MDT or patient's expectations. Palliative treatment was not referred to explicitly as such, due to its potential for confusion. Patients were unaware of the purpose of each consultation and did not fully understand the non-curative intent of treatment pathways. Patients' priorities were framed around social and family needs, such as being able to attend a family event. CONCLUSION Missed opportunities for information giving, affect both clinicians and patients; the pathway for patients with non-small cell lung cancer focuses on clinical management at the expense of patient-centred care. Treatment decisions are a complex process and patients draw conclusions from healthcare interactions prior to the oncology clinic, which prioritises aggressive treatment and influences decisions.
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- Annmarie Nelson
- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK
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- Cardiff University, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK
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Flemming K, Turner V, Bolsher S, Hulme B, McHugh E, Watt I. The experiences of, and need for, palliative care for people with motor neurone disease and their informal caregivers: A qualitative systematic review. Palliat Med 2020; 34:708-730. [PMID: 32286157 PMCID: PMC7444021 DOI: 10.1177/0269216320908775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite being a terminal neurodegenerative disease, the role of palliative care is less recognised for motor neurone disease than for other life-limiting conditions. Understanding the experiences of, and need for, palliative care for patients and carers is key to configuring optimal policy and healthcare services. AIM To explore the experiences of, and need for, palliative care of people with motor neurone disease and their informal carers across the disease trajectory. DESIGN A systematic review of qualitative research conducted using Thematic Synthesis - PROSPERO registration CRD42017075311. DATA SOURCES Four electronic databases were searched (MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Social Science Citation Index) using terms for motor neurone disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, palliative care, and qualitative research, from inception to November 2018. Included papers were data extracted and assessed for quality. RESULTS A total of 41 papers were included, representing the experiences of 358 people with motor neurone disease and 369 caregivers. Analytical themes were developed detailing patients' and carers' experiences of living with motor neurone disease and of palliative care through its trajectory including response to diagnosis, maintaining control, decision-making during deterioration, engaging with professionals, planning for end-of-life care, bereavement. CONCLUSION The review identified a considerable literature exploring the care needs of people with motor neurone disease and their carers; however, descriptions of palliative care were associated with the last days of life. Across the disease trajectory, clear points were identified where palliative care input could enhance patient and carer experience of the disease, particularly at times of significant physical change.
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- Kate Flemming
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, York, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, York, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, York, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of York, York, UK
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Hobson EV, Baird WO, Bradburn M, Cooper C, Mawson S, Quinn A, Shaw PJ, Walsh T, McDermott CJ. Using telehealth in motor neuron disease to increase access to specialist multidisciplinary care: a UK-based pilot and feasibility study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e028525. [PMID: 31640993 PMCID: PMC6830633 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Care of patients with motor neuron disease (MND) in a specialist, multidisciplinary clinic is associated with improved survival, but access is not universal. We wanted to pilot and establish the feasibility of a definitive trial of a novel telehealth system (Telehealth in Motor neuron disease, TiM) in patients with MND. DESIGN An 18-month, single-centre, mixed-methods, randomised, controlled pilot and feasibility study. INTERVENTION TiM telehealth plus usual care versus usual care. SETTING A specialist MND care centre in the UK. PARTICIPANTS Patients with MND and their primary informal carers. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Recruitment, retention and data collection rates, clinical outcomes including participant quality of life and anxiety and depression. RESULTS Recruitment achieved the target of 40 patients and 37 carers. Participant characteristics reflected those attending the specialist clinic and included those with severe disability and those with limited experience of technology. Retention and data collection was good. Eighty per cent of patients and 82% of carer participants reported outcome measures were completed at 6 months. Using a longitudinal analysis with repeated measures of quality of life (QoL), a sample size of 131 per arm is recommended in a definitive trial. The methods and intervention were acceptable to participants who were highly motivated to participate to research. The low burden of participation and accessibility of the intervention meant barriers to participation were minimal. However, the study highlighted difficulties assessing the associated costs of the intervention, the challenge of recruitment in such a rare disease and the difficulties of producing rigorous evidence of impact in such a complex intervention. CONCLUSION A definitive trial of TiM is feasible but challenging. The complexity of the intervention and heterogeneity of the patient population means that a randomised controlled trial may not be the best way to evaluate the further development and implementation of the TiM. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN26675465.
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- Esther V Hobson
- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
- Academic Department of Neurology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Motor Neurone Disease Association Research Advisory Group, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
- Academic Department of Neurology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
- Academic Department of Neurology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
- Academic Department of Neurology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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Hobson EV, Baird WO, Partridge R, Cooper CL, Mawson S, Quinn A, Shaw PJ, Walsh T, Wolstenholme D, Mcdermott CJ. The TiM system: developing a novel telehealth service to improve access to specialist care in motor neurone disease using user-centered design. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener 2018; 19:351-361. [PMID: 29451026 DOI: 10.1080/21678421.2018.1440408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Attendance at a specialist multidisciplinary motor neurone disease (MND) clinic is associated with improved survival and may also improve quality of life and reduce hospital admissions. However, patients struggle to travel to clinic and may experience difficulties between clinic visits that may not be addressed in a timely manner. We wanted to explore how we could improve access to specialist MND care. METHODS We adopted an iterative, user-centered co-design approach, collaborating with those with experience of providing and receiving MND care including patients, carers, clinicians, and technology developers. We explored the unmet needs of those living with MND, how they might be met through service redesign and through the use of digital technologies. We developed a new digital solution and performed initial testing with potential users including clinicians, patients, and carers. RESULTS We used these findings to develop a telehealth system (TiM) using an Android app into which patients and carers answer a series of questions about their condition on a weekly basis. The questions aim to capture all the physical, emotional, and social difficulties associated with MND. This information is immediately uploaded to the internet for review by the MND team. The data undergoes analysis in order to alert clinicians to any changes in a patient or carer's condition. CONCLUSIONS We describe the benefits of developing a novel digitally enabled service underpinned by participatory design. Future trials must evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the TiM system within a clinical environment.
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- Esther V Hobson
- a Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience , University of Sheffield (SITraN) , Sheffield , UK.,b School of Health and Related Research , University of Sheffield (ScHARR) , Sheffield , UK
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- b School of Health and Related Research , University of Sheffield (ScHARR) , Sheffield , UK
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- b School of Health and Related Research , University of Sheffield (ScHARR) , Sheffield , UK.,d Clinical Trials Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research , University of Sheffield , Sheffield , UK
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- b School of Health and Related Research , University of Sheffield (ScHARR) , Sheffield , UK.,e NIHR CLAHRC Yorkshire and Humber , Sheffield , UK , and
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- f Sheffield Motor Neurone Disease Research Advisory Group , Sheffield , UK
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- a Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience , University of Sheffield (SITraN) , Sheffield , UK
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- a Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience , University of Sheffield (SITraN) , Sheffield , UK
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- a Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience , University of Sheffield (SITraN) , Sheffield , UK
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Foley G, Hynes G. Decision-making among patients and their family in ALS care: a review. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener 2017; 19:173-193. [DOI: 10.1080/21678421.2017.1353099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Geraldine Foley
- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, and
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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Young carers often provide care because they have always done so for the people they care about, and because they believe that the care recipient could not manage without them. For many young carers, looking after their own health, combining caring with schoolwork, getting access to training or having time off from carer duties can be a major challenge ( Department of Health [DH], 2008 ). This paper presents evidence from a literature review that builds a substantial body of knowledge to suggest that community nursing teams must develop supportive approaches towards increasing an awareness of young carers' needs. Identification of young carers by community nurses will encourage referral to appropriate services and agencies. The aim of this study was to appraise, for the Queen's Nursing Institute, the published evidence base to explore young carers' needs and how community nurses could support young carers' needs in England. Databases were systematically searched. Title and abstract reviews found 606 potential studies (see Figure 1 ), which were identified around topics corresponding to the headings of three distinct categories: mental health and wellbeing; education needs and resilience; and development of coping strategies. Full-text review resulted in 26 publications that met the study's inclusion criteria. The results of this work show that there is a scarcity of publications around the community nursing needs of young carers. However, studies consistently report young carers are hidden from view and have a significant requirement for support and information. Therefore, effective ways of delivering community nursing support and information to young carers needs to be developed by service providers as a matter of priority, and implemented to give the support that young carers need.
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- Sally Sprung
- (Queen's Nurse) Senior Lecturer, Liverpool John Moores University, School of Nursing and Allied Health & Member of the Association on District Nurse Educators
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- Leadership and Development Foundation Associate, Liverpool John Moores University, School of Nursing and Allied Health
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Anagnostou D, Sivell S, Noble S, Lester J, Byrne A, Sampson C, Longo M, Nelson A. Development of an intervention to support patients and clinicians with advanced lung cancer when considering systematic anticancer therapy: protocol for the PACT study. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e015277. [PMID: 28706092 PMCID: PMC5691186 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2016] [Revised: 05/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Patient-centred care is essential to the delivery of healthcare; however, this necessitates direct patient involvement in clinical decision-making and can be challenging for patients diagnosed with advanced non-small cell lung cancer where there may be misunderstanding of the extent of disease, prognosis and aims of treatment. In this context, decisions are complex and there is a need to balance the risks and benefits, including treatment with palliative intent. The aim of the PACT study is to identify the information and decision support needs of patients, leading to the development of an intervention to support patients with advanced lung cancer when considering treatment options. METHODS AND ANALYSIS PACT is a five-stage, multimethod and multicentre study. Participants: Patients and health professionals will be recruited from three health boards. Methods: Non-participant observation of multidisciplinary team meetings (n=12) will be used to determine patients' allocation to treatment pathways (stage I). Non-participant observation of patient-clinician consultations (n=20-30) will be used to explore communication of treatment options and decision-making. Extent of participation in decision-making will be assessed using the Observing Patient Involvement in Shared Decision-Making tool. Interviews with patients (stage III) and their clinicians (stage IV) will explore the perception of treatment options and involvement in decision-making. Based on stages I-IV, an expert consensus meeting will finalise the content and format of the intervention. Cognitive interviews with patients will then determine the face validity of the intervention (stage V). Analysis: analysis will be according to data type and research question and will include mediated discourse analysis, thematic analysis, framework analysis and interpretative phenomenological analysis. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval has been granted. The study findings will contribute to and promote shared and informed decision-making in the best interest of patients and prudent healthcare. We therefore aim to disseminate results via relevant respiratory, oncology and palliative care journals and conferences.
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- Despina Anagnostou
- Marie Curie Research Centre, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Marie Curie Research Centre, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Marie Curie Research Centre, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Velindre NHS Trust UK, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK
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- Marie Curie Research Centre, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Marie Curie Research Centre, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Marie Curie Research Centre, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Nakai M, Narita Y, Tomimoto H. An Investigation of Perspectives of Respite Admission Among People Living With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and the Hospitals That Support Them. J Prim Care Community Health 2017; 8:163-168. [PMID: 28606028 PMCID: PMC5932694 DOI: 10.1177/2150131917696940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive disease with rapid degeneration. Respite care is an essential service for improving the well-being of both patients with this disease and their family caregivers, but accessibility of respite services is limited. This study investigates perspectives on respite admission among people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the hospitals supporting them. Method: We conducted semistructured interviews among 3 patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and 12 family members, exploring demographic information and their awareness and experience of respite admission. We also interviewed 16 representatives from hospitals about awareness of and preparation for respite admission for patients with this disease, the role of regional networks for intractable diseases, and knowledge about communication support schemes. Results: We found significant differences in the revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale between patients who had and had not received respite admission. Qualitative analysis of the data indicated that respite admission was a contributory factor in continuing and stabilizing home care. Limited provision of social services and hospital care quality were barriers to respite admission. Conclusion: Respite admission was essential to continued home care for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Severe-stage patients were eligible for respite admission. Its accessibility, however, was limited, especially for patients living in rural areas. Supporting hospitals had limited capacity to respond to patients’ needs. Individualized care and communication were internal barriers to respite admission.
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- Michiko Nakai
- Suzuka University of Medical Science, Suzuka, Mie, Japan
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- Mie University Hospital, Mie, Japan
- Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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Lerum SV, Solbraekke KN, Frich JC. Healthcare professionals' accounts of challenges in managing motor neurone disease in primary healthcare: a qualitative study. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2017; 25:1355-1363. [PMID: 28226395 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/09/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurological disease causing muscle wasting, gradual paralysis and respiratory failure, with a life expectancy of 2-4 years. In order to better understand how MND is managed in the community, we conducted a qualitative study to explore the challenges healthcare professionals encounter when managing MND in primary healthcare. Based on data from 15 semi-structured interviews with primary healthcare professionals in Norway, we found that MND is viewed as a condition that requires exceptional effort and detailed planning. Healthcare professionals reported five main challenges in managing MND in primary healthcare: (i) building relationships with those giving and receiving care in the home; (ii) preventing caregiver burnout and breakdown; (iii) providing tailored care; (iv) ensuring good working conditions in patients' homes; and (v) recruiting and retaining qualified nursing assistants. Healthcare professionals reported needing working conditions that allow them to tailor their approach to the personal, emotional and existential nature of care preferences of those living with MND. However, people with MND and their families were sometimes perceived by healthcare professionals to prefer a strictly task-focused relationship with care providers. Such relationships limited the healthcare professionals' control over the MND trajectory and their capacity to prevent family caregiver burnout and breakdown. Adequate resources, along with training and support of nursing assistants, may increase the continuity of nursing assistants. Responsiveness to patient and family needs may enhance collaboration and promote tailored primary care and support for patients with MND and their families.
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- Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Bentley B, O'Connor M. The End-of-Life Experiences of People with Motor Neuron Disease: Family Carers' Perspectives. J Palliat Med 2016; 19:857-62. [DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2015.0538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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- Brenda Bentley
- School of Health Professions, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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Hobson EV, Baird WO, Cooper CL, Mawson S, Shaw PJ, Mcdermott CJ. Using technology to improve access to specialist care in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A systematic review. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener 2016; 17:313-24. [PMID: 27027466 DOI: 10.3109/21678421.2016.1165255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Our objective was to review the evidence for using technology to improve access to specialist care for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and their carers. Medline, Google Scholar and the Cochrane library were searched for articles describing technology that enabled clinical care of patients with ALS or their carers where the patient/carer and clinician were not in the same location. Two applications were identified: telemedicine to facilitate video conferencing as an alternative to outpatient consultations and telehealth monitoring for patients with respiratory failure. One randomized controlled trial using telehealth in patients with respiratory failure including 22 patients with ALS was identified. While rates of hospitalization were reduced, overall mortality was unchanged and there were too few patients with ALS in the study to detect significant benefit. In conclusion, there is limited evidence to support the use of telemedicine or telehealth in the care of patients with ALS. Future research needs to develop an understanding of the key beneficial aspects of the traditional specialist ALS service and how these factors could be delivered using technology. Successful evaluation and implementation of technologies to facilitate access to specialist care will only be possible if all the relevant impacts of an intervention are understood and measured.
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- Esther V Hobson
- a Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield (SITraN) , Sheffield , UK .,b School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield (ScHARR) , Sheffield , UK
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- b School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield (ScHARR) , Sheffield , UK
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- b School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield (ScHARR) , Sheffield , UK .,c Clinical Trials Research Unit, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield , Sheffield , UK
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- b School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield (ScHARR) , Sheffield , UK
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- a Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield (SITraN) , Sheffield , UK
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- a Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience, University of Sheffield (SITraN) , Sheffield , UK
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Lerum SV, Solbrække KN, Frich JC. Family caregivers' accounts of caring for a family member with motor neurone disease in Norway: a qualitative study. BMC Palliat Care 2016; 15:22. [PMID: 26911713 PMCID: PMC4765180 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-016-0097-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2015] [Accepted: 02/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurological disease causing muscle wasting, gradual paralysis, respiratory failure. MND care is demanding, complex and involves a variety of care tasks. Family members may experience significant and enduring strain. We conducted a qualitative study to understand more about family caregivers' work and sense of responsibility, exploring family caregivers' accounts of caring for a family member with MND. METHODS We recruited and interviewed a total of 25 participants from Norway, including 17 current and eight bereaved family caregivers. Drawing on theories of care by Corbin and Strauss, we analysed the data by a theoretical reading of the material to identify different types of care work. RESULTS We found that caregivers were engaged in five lines of care work that could be parallel or closely interconnected: i) immediate care work; ii) seeking information and clarity about the disease; iii) managing competing obligations; iv) maintaining normality; and v) managing external resources and assistance. Caregivers' priorities were shaped by their interactions with the person with MND, available assistive devices, the development of the illness, and utilisation of paid care. Care work had a symbolic and moral meaning for caregivers, and was associated with self-worth and respect from others. Caregivers tried to balance their own expectations and others' expectations without being overwhelmed by care work. CONCLUSIONS A changing and potentially chaotic situation for family caregivers may compromise their capacity to utilise supportive services. Using the lines of work as a framework to assess caregivers' preferences and priorities, health professionals may tailor assistance and support to family members caring for persons with MND.
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- Sverre Vigeland Lerum
- Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, P. O. Box 1089, N-0318, Oslo, Norway.
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- Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, P. O. Box 1089, N-0318, Oslo, Norway.
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- Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, P. O. Box 1089, N-0318, Oslo, Norway.
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Foley G, Timonen V, Hardiman O. "I hate being a burden": The patient perspective on carer burden in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener 2016; 17:351-7. [PMID: 26857752 DOI: 10.3109/21678421.2016.1143512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Research has shown that family caregivers of ALS patients encounter carer burden. Studies that have investigated the impact of caring on family in ALS have reported predominantly from the family caregiver perspective. We undertook in-depth qualitative interviews with a diverse group of ALS patients (n = 34) sampled from the Irish ALS population-based register and explored their experiences of receiving care from family members and from formal service providers. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed and data were coded to identify psychosocial processes. Findings showed that patients perceived their care as a burden on family and had concerns about the adverse effects that caring had on family caregivers. However, participants also resisted being a burden on family and they provided emotional support to their family. Participants felt a strong sense of obligation towards family and their concern about family members shaped their expressed preferences for care. We identified that the caring process between ALS patients and their family is often bi-directional, leading in some cases to the patient experiencing carer burden. In conclusion, greater attention in ALS research and practice to patients' supportive roles in family is required to counterbalance the already strong focus on family caregiver burden.
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- b Trinity College Dublin and Beaumont Hospital Dublin , Ireland
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Funke A, Grehl T, Großkreutz J, Münch C, Walter B, Kettemann D, Karnapp C, Gajewski N, Meyer R, Maier A, Gruhn K, Prell T, Kollewe K, Abdulla S, Kobeleva X, Körner S, Petri S, Meyer T. Hilfsmittelversorgung bei der amyotrophen Lateralsklerose. DER NERVENARZT 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s00115-015-4398-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Soundy A, Condon N. Patients experiences of maintaining mental well-being and hope within motor neuron disease: a thematic synthesis. Front Psychol 2015; 6:606. [PMID: 26029142 PMCID: PMC4428059 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2015] [Accepted: 04/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Research is required that can synthesize the experiences of patients with Motor Neuron Disease (MND). One value of being able to do this is to understand the psychological experiences and processes involved in maintaining mental well-being and hope. A qualitative thematic synthesis of studies was undertaken. Studies were electronically searched from inception until June 2014. Twenty-nine studies with 342 (175 male) unique individuals with MND were identified. Five themes were identified: (1)The effects of the disease on interactions, relationships, roles and meaningful activities, (2) Responses that relate to the expression of hope, (3) Factors which disable hope, (4) Factors which enable hope, and (5) Cognitive and Practical adaptation that enabled hope, control and coping. Finally, a model of hope enablement was identified that considers the psychological pathways undertaken by a patient which influence mental well-being and hope. Within this review article evidence is provided which illustrates the central importance of relationships and social support for individuals with MND. Further, it has been identified that periods of coping are possible and are likely associated with greater mental well-being for patients with MND.
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- Andrew Soundy
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of BirminghamBirmingham, UK
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- University Hospitals Birmingham, NHS Foundation TrustBirmingham, UK
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Hogden A. Optimizing patient autonomy in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: inclusive decision-making in multidisciplinary care. Neurodegener Dis Manag 2014; 4:1-3. [PMID: 24640972 DOI: 10.2217/nmt.13.71] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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- Anne Hogden
- Centre for Clinical Governance Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
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Cipolletta S, Amicucci L. The family experience of living with a person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a qualitative study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2014; 50:288-94. [PMID: 25043818 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.12085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2014] [Revised: 06/05/2014] [Accepted: 06/05/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Living with a person with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a complex and difficult experience. Most research involves only the primary caregiver and uses a quantitative approach. The aim of this study was to explore the experience of family members who live with ALS patients until their death. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 family members of ALS patients now deceased. Transcripts were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Three main themes were identified: "Meaning of ALS," including the peculiarity of ALS and its comparison with other illnesses, the explanation of ALS, emotions, coping strategies, personal change and difficult choices; "Family relationships," including centripetal vs. centrifugal forces, role changes, ALS as a family disease, ALS as a family solution, openness towards the outside world; and "Healthcare context," including access to services, information and humanization. One finding was that families of a person with ALS need more supportive interaction and information during the patients' illness and their end-of-life. This study is an invitation to understand families' experience and subsequently help them to find new ways to cope with the situation.
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- Department of General Psychology, University of Padua, Italy
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Carers provide care because they want to help the people they care about, and because their care recipient could not manage without them. For many carers, looking after their own health, combining caring with work, getting access to training or having time off can be a major challenge. Patients' and carers' experiences of home-based care are a key factor in the appraisal of the quality of the professional care services they receive. This article presents the evidence from a literature review that builds a substantial body of knowledge to inform district nursing teams and community nurses to develop a supportive approach towards carers' needs. The aim of the study was to appraise the published evidence base relating to carers' needs and how professionals can support carers' needs when providing care to patients in the community. The studies consistently reported carers' requirements of practical support and information as a theme across studies, suggesting that effective ways of delivering information and support to caregivers need to be developed and implemented as a matter of priority. It also highlighted the needs of the professionals providing support to carers, to ensure the health and wellbeing needs of carers, to include signposting and referral to avoid reaching crisis point and resultant burnout.
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- Michelle Laing
- Professional Lead for Adult Nursing, School of Nursing and Allied Health, Liverpool John Moores University
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Creemers H, Beelen A, Grupstra H, Nollet F, van den Berg LH. The provision of assistive devices and home adaptations to patients with ALS in the Netherlands: Patients’ perspectives. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener 2014; 15:420-5. [DOI: 10.3109/21678421.2014.920031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Foley G, Timonen V, Hardiman O. Understanding psycho-social processes underpinning engagement with services in motor neurone disease: a qualitative study. Palliat Med 2014; 28:318-25. [PMID: 24637571 DOI: 10.1177/0269216313512013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND People with motor neurone disease access healthcare services from disease onset to end-of-life care, but there has been paucity of research on how people with motor neurone disease understand and use healthcare services. AIM To identify key psycho-social processes that underpin how people with motor neurone disease engage with healthcare services. DESIGN Grounded theory approach comprising in-depth qualitative interviews was used in this study. Data were collected and analysed using open, axial and selective coding procedures. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS A total of 34 people with motor neurone disease were recruited from the Irish motor neurone disease population-based register. RESULTS We identified that control, reassurance, resignation and trust are key variables that shape how people with motor neurone disease engage with healthcare services. Participants exerted control in care to cope with loss. Most participants were resigned to death and sought reassurances from healthcare professionals about end-of-life care. Participants questioned the benefit of life-sustaining interventions in motor neurone disease and few of them associated life-sustaining interventions with palliative care. Participants trusted healthcare professionals who reassured them about their care and who were attuned to how they were coming to terms with loss. CONCLUSION This study identified new and important aspects of control, trust and reassurance which shed light on how people with motor neurone disease engage with healthcare professionals and approach end-of-life care. People with motor neurone disease exert control in care and meaningful relationships with healthcare professionals are important to them. Some people with motor neurone disease prefer to die without life-sustaining interventions.
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- Geraldine Foley
- 1School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Ushikubo M. Comparison between home and hospital as the place of death for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the last stages of illness. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2014; 32:417-26. [PMID: 24622867 DOI: 10.1177/1049909114525259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Healthcare providers need to better understand the end-of-life situations of in-home amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients to support their desires about where to die and to allow peaceful death. PURPOSE To clarify the situations of individuals with ALS in the last stages of illness according to the place of death as reported by home care nurses. METHODS Minimum structured interviews were conducted with 14 home care nurses, and data regarding 14 ALS patients who died were collected. RESULTS Six patients died at home, and eight died at the hospital. Many sudden deaths were observed among the patients who died at home, whereas pneumonia was often the cause of death in the hospital. CONCLUSION Providing family education and ensuring the availability of local family physicians are vital to meeting a patient's desire to die at home. Home care nursing should be introduced in the early stage after diagnosis to provide support to patients for timely decision-making.
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- Mitsuko Ushikubo
- Gunma University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Maebashi-shi, Gunma, Japan
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Foley G, Timonen V, Hardiman O. Exerting control and adapting to loss in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Soc Sci Med 2013; 101:113-9. [PMID: 24560231 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2013.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2013] [Revised: 11/05/2013] [Accepted: 11/06/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) engage with a broad range of health care services from symptom onset to end-of-life care. We undertook a grounded theory study to identify processes that underpin how and why people with ALS engage with health care services. Using theoretical sampling procedures, we sampled 34 people from the Irish ALS population-based register during September 2011 to August 2012. We conducted in-depth interviews with participants about their experiences of health care services. Our study yielded new insights into how people with ALS engage with services and adapt to loss. People with ALS live with insurmountable loss and never regain what they have already lost. Loss for people with ALS is multidimensional and includes loss of control. The experience of loss of control prompts people with ALS to search for control over health care services but exerting control in health care services can also include rendering control to service providers. People with ALS negotiate loss by exerting control over and rendering control to health care services. Our findings are important for future research that is attuned to how people with terminal illness exert control in health care services and make decisions about care in the context of mounting loss.
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- Geraldine Foley
- School of Social Work and Social Policy, Room 3063, Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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- School of Social Work and Social Policy, Room 3063, Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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- Academic Unit of Neurology, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, 152-160 Pearse Street, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland; Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9, Ireland.
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Baxter SK, Baird WO, Thompson S, Bianchi SM, Walters SJ, Lee E, Ahmedzai SH, Proctor A, Shaw PJ, McDermott CJ. The impact on the family carer of motor neurone disease and intervention with noninvasive ventilation. J Palliat Med 2013; 16:1602-9. [PMID: 24236958 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2013.0211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND) has a profound effect on the functioning and well-being of both the patient and their family, with studies describing an increase in carer burden and depression as the disease progresses. AIM This study aimed to assess whether patient use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) impacted on their family carer, and to explore other sources of carer burden. DESIGN The study used qualitative interviews and scaled measures of carer health and well-being completed at three monthly intervals until patient end of life. PARTICIPANTS Sixteen family carers were followed up over a period ranging from one month to two years. RESULTS NIV was perceived as having little impact on carer burden. The data however highlighted a range of sources of other burdens relating to the physical strain of caring. The Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36 Health Survey) Physical Component Summary (PCS) scores were considerably below that of the Mental Component Summary (MCS) score at baseline and at all following time points. Carers described the physical effort associated with patient care and role change; the challenge inherent in having time away; and problems relating to the timing of equipment and service delivery. CONCLUSIONS NIV can be recommended to patients without concerns regarding increasing carer burden. The predominant source of burden described related to the physical impact of caring for a patient with MND. Services face challenges if this physical burden is to be reduced by providing equipment at an optimal time and successfully coordinating their input.
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- Susan K Baxter
- 1 School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield , Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Aoun SM, Bentley B, Funk L, Toye C, Grande G, Stajduhar KJ. A 10-year literature review of family caregiving for motor neurone disease: moving from caregiver burden studies to palliative care interventions. Palliat Med 2013; 27:437-46. [PMID: 22907948 DOI: 10.1177/0269216312455729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is growing awareness that different terminal diseases translate into different family caregiver experiences, and the palliative and supportive care needs of these families are both similar and unique. Family members caring for people with motor neurone disease may experience exceptional strain due to the usually rapid and progressive nature of this terminal illness. AIM The purpose of this review is to synthesize contemporary research and provide a comprehensive summary of findings relevant to motor neurone disease family caregivers, as well as highlight some of the suggested interventions to alleviate burden and improve quality of life for this group. DESIGN We conducted a comprehensive review of empirical research on family caregiving for people with motor neurone disease in peer-reviewed journals published in English, January 2000-April 2011. Fifty-nine studies met the inclusion criteria. RESULTS This comprehensive literature review was consistent with previous research documenting the substantial burden and distress experienced by motor neurone disease family caregivers and revealed important points in the trajectory of care that have the potential for negative effects. The diagnosis experience, assisted ventilation, cognitive changes and end-of-life decision making create challenges within a short time. This review has also implicated the need for improvements in access to palliative care services and highlighted the absence of interventions to improve care. CONCLUSIONS Caregiver burden and quality-of-life studies on motor neurone disease family caregivers have so far dominated the research landscape .The focus needs to be on developing interventions that provide direct practical and psychosocial supports for motor neurone disease family caregivers.
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Ozanne AO, Graneheim UH, Strang S. Finding meaning despite anxiety over life and death in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients. J Clin Nurs 2013; 22:2141-9. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/11/2012] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Anneli O Ozanne
- Department of Neurology; Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology; Sahlgrenska University Hospital; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences; Sahlgrenska University Hospital; Gothenburg Sweden
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Fukui S, Yoshiuchi K. Associations with the Japanese population's preferences for the place of end-of-life care and their need for receiving health care services. J Palliat Med 2012; 15:1106-12. [PMID: 22788951 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2012.0034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aims of this study were to identify the associations with the Japanese population's preferences for the place of end-of-life care and their need for receiving health care services. METHODS A secondary analysis of a cross-sectional nationwide survey was conducted for 2000 randomly selected Japanese people aged 40-79 years. RESULTS A total of 1042 people (55%) responded. Regarding preferred place of care, we set the place within the choices of "Home" (preferred by 44% of respondents), "Acute Hospital" (15%), "Palliative Care Unit" (19%), "Public Nursing Home" (10%), and "Private Nursing Home" (2%). Multinomial logistic regression analysis revealed that the people who preferred "Acute Hospital" tended to have the following need compared to those who preferred "Home," "Palliative Care Unit," or "Nursing Home": higher need for receiving end-of-life care not from its experienced professionals but from the same staff; higher need for using health care services in highly supported environment such as the need for being near health care staff whenever and for receiving treatment possibly until the end; and higher need for consulting nurses whenever. They had lower need for using home care services and daycare services and also lower need for instructing families about how to use insurance/public health services. CONCLUSIONS The present findings may help to develop an effective end-of-life care system in Japan considering Japanese people's need for health care services. Also, the results of this study may underscore the importance of education on receiving home care services especially for the people who presently prefer the hospital for end-of-life care.
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- Sakiko Fukui
- Department of Community Health Nursing, Graduate School of Nursing, The Japanese Red Cross University, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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