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Brännström M, Philipsson J, Andersson S. Healthcare professionals' experiences of video consultations in palliative care in rural areas: an intervention study in community care. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:740. [PMID: 38886714 PMCID: PMC11181567 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-11196-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The population is aging, leading to an increased need for palliative care and end-of-life care. There is a lack of research on the use of video consultations for knowledge transfer between specialist and general palliative care. The aim of this study was to describe healthcare professionals' experiences of video consultations in palliative care in community homecare and nursing homes in rural areas. METHODS Individual interviews (n = 11) were conducted with five community nurses, one occupational therapist, two specialist palliative nurses, and three specialist palliative care physicians. The data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. RESULTS The analysis identified three themes: feeling comfortable with increased availability of specialist expertise; seeing each other facilitates communication; and being supported by physically present care professionals is essential. CONCLUSION HCPs suggest that video consultations are an effective way to increase access to specialist palliative care and provide more equal care to patients with palliative care needs in rural community care.
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Guo J, Liu J, Liu C, Wang Y, Xu X, Chen Y. Nursing informatics competency and its associated factors among palliative care nurses: an online survey in mainland China. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:157. [PMID: 38443955 PMCID: PMC10913251 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-01803-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Nursing informatics (NI) competency is a required core competency for high-quality care in digitally enabled healthcare environments. Given the increasing reliance on digital health in palliative care settings, it becomes crucial to evaluate the NI competency of nurses to ensure the seamless integration and effective utilization of digital health in their clinical practice. This study aimed to investigate the level of NI competency and explore its associated factors among palliative care nurses in mainland China. METHODS A cross-sectional design was conducted for this study, involving a total of 409 palliative care nurses from 302 hospitals in mainland China. Anonymous data were collected through a self-designed sociodemographic questionnaire, the Nursing Informatics Competency Scale (NICS) and the Innovative Self-Efficacy Scale. RESULTS The total score of the NICS was 129.19 ± 22.02, which indicated that Chinese palliative care nurses had a moderate level of NI competency. There was a positive correlation between innovative self-efficacy and NI competency (r = 0.602, P < 0.01). The hospital level and innovative self-efficacy were identified as statistically significant factors influencing nurses' NI competency based on multiple linear regression analysis results. These associated factors could explain 35.1% of the difference in NI competency. CONCLUSIONS This study found that palliative care nurses in mainland China exhibited moderate levels of NI competency and identified the hospital level and innovative self-efficacy as associated factors of nurses' NI competency. Measures such as developing supported strategies, including targeted NI training programs by nursing education managers of primary-level hospitals and creating a positive culture of innovation by healthcare institutions can be considered to improve the level of NI competency among Chinese palliative care nurses.
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- Junchen Guo
- Department of Palliative Care, Hunan Cancer Hospital, No. 283, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, 410006, Changsha, Hunan, China
- School of Nursing, University of South China, No. 28, Changsheng West Road, 421001, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Palliative Care, Hunan Cancer Hospital, No. 283, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, 410006, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Palliative Care, Hunan Cancer Hospital, No. 283, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, 410006, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Palliative Care, Hunan Cancer Hospital, No. 283, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, 410006, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Palliative Care, Hunan Cancer Hospital, No. 283, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, 410006, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Palliative Care, Hunan Cancer Hospital, No. 283, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, 410006, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Babaei N, Zamanzadeh V, Valizadeh L, Lotfi M, Kousha A, Samad-Soltani T, Avazeh M. Virtual care in the health care system: A concept analysis. Scand J Caring Sci 2024; 38:35-46. [PMID: 38009448 DOI: 10.1111/scs.13227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Health care providers need a better understanding of virtual care to recognise and use it for service delivery. AIM To provide a more comprehensive definition of the concept of virtual care. METHOD This study was conducted based on Walker and Avant's concept analysis method. A comprehensive review of the published texts in English from 2012 to 2022 was performed using the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, Science Direct, Ovid, CINAHL and Google Scholar databases. RESULTS The main aspects and attributes of virtual care, including the use of any information and communication technology in various formats such as platforms, telephone calls, messages, email consultation, remote monitoring, secure and two-way digital communication between health care providers and patients, the possibility of providing remote care synchronously or asynchronously, more interaction between patients and caregivers, the possibility of transferring information between patients and health care providers and within the teams themselves, symptom management, sending diagnostic results in the form of video visits, and providing follow-up care, are attributes that distinguish virtual care from telehealth, telemedicine and other methods of providing remote healthcare services. CONCLUSION Considering the positive and negative consequences of implementing virtual care, the findings of this study developed a basis for an operational definition of the concept so that providers can understand the meaning of virtual care and consider it when providing virtual care to patients. The findings of this study can be used in many international and national contexts in the health care system and in future studies on interventions to increase the use of virtual care.
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- Nasib Babaei
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Guo J, Xu X, Liu C, Wang Y, Chen Y. Perspectives of telemedicine-based services among family caregivers of patients with end-of-life cancer: a qualitative study in mainland China. BMC Palliat Care 2024; 23:16. [PMID: 38212798 PMCID: PMC10785499 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-024-01347-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite being driven by a strong sense of duty and familial obligation, providing care for patients nearing the end of life poses challenges for family caregivers. Telemedicine has rapidly gained traction as a transformative approach to healthcare delivery, offering an array of benefits that could be particularly valuable in end-of-life care. However, research on the perspectives of telemedicine-based services among family caregivers of patients with end-of-life cancer is limited. Therefore, this study aims to explore the perspectives and preferences of telemedicine-based services among family caregivers of patients with end-of-life cancer and provide a framework for developing and executing a tailored telemedicine-based end-of-life care program that addresses the unique needs of family caregivers in mainland China. METHOD A descriptive phenomenological approach was used. Family caregivers were selected using purposive sampling at a tertiary cancer hospital. One-on-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants from November to December 2022. Colaizz's method was used to analyze the interviews. RESULTS Fourteen participants participated in interviews. Three themes and ten subthemes were identified: motivation to receive telemedicine services (relief from the burden of home care; access to professional health care services), supportive care needs for telemedicine services (support for symptom management; negative emotional adjustment; death education; daily life care guidance), and functional expectations of telemedicine service platforms (ease of use; real-time online guidance and response; personalized automatic reminder; targeted matching push of health knowledge). CONCLUSION Family caregivers expressed interest in telemedicine-based services and identified various care needs before receiving telemedicine services. The findings of this study can help policymakers and healthcare providers develop more effective and culturally appropriate telemedicine-based service programs that can better support family caregivers of end-of-life cancer patients.
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- Junchen Guo
- Department of Palliative Care, Hunan Cancer Hospital, No.283, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410006, Hunan, China
- School of Nursing, University of South China, No.28, Changsheng West Road, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Department of Palliative Care, Hunan Cancer Hospital, No.283, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410006, Hunan, China
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- Department of Palliative Care, Hunan Cancer Hospital, No.283, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410006, Hunan, China
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- Department of Palliative Care, Hunan Cancer Hospital, No.283, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410006, Hunan, China
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- Department of Palliative Care, Hunan Cancer Hospital, No.283, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410006, Hunan, China.
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Babaei N, Zamanzadeh V, Valizadeh L, Lotfi M, Kousha A, Samad‐Soltani T, Avazeh M. Barriers to the implementation of virtual care programmes for patients with chronic wounds: Qualitative empirical research. Nurs Open 2023; 10:7301-7313. [PMID: 37612895 PMCID: PMC10563415 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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AIM To assess the barriers to the implementation of virtual care for patients with chronic wounds from wound therapists' perspective. DESIGN A qualitative study. METHODS The study was conducted in two consecutive phases: (1) literature review, (2) descriptive qualitative study. In the first phase, texts published in English until 2023 were identified using international databases. The entire text of the selected studies was evaluated independently by two reviewers. Data analysis was carried out using textual content analysis. In the second phase of the study, twelve participants from Iranian wound care clinics participated. Data were collected through focus group discussion and analysed using conventional content analysis. Integration of both phases was conducted in the data analysis stage. RESULTS The most important barriers in providing virtual care to patients with chronic wounds were identified into five categories including lack of policymaking in virtual care, ethical challenges in virtual information and communication technology, social, economic and cultural issues, IT users' insufficient knowledge and limitation of virtual care scope of practice. CONCLUSION The findings of the present study identified different barriers in the implementation of virtual care for patients with chronic wounds. In order to successfully develop a virtual care programme, it is necessary to adopt suitable policies regarding information and communication technology, provide the necessary legal frameworks, assign an adequate budget and consider the ethical, cultural, social and social issues. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE Identifying barriers to developing a virtual care programme will help manage patients with chronic wounds at home. IMPACT This study accurately identifies barriers to providing virtual care for patients with chronic wounds and helps plan to address these barriers and facilitate the development of a virtual care programme for these patients at home. REPORTING METHOD This research has adhered to the SRQR reporting guideline. NO PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION The involvement of patients or the public in the design, or conduct, or reporting, or dissemination plans of this research was not suitable.
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- Nasib Babaei
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and MidwiferyTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and MidwiferyShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing and MidwiferyShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and MidwiferyTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of HealthTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Management and Medical InformaticsTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and MidwiferyTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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Guo J, Dai Y, Gong Y, Xu X, Chen Y. Exploring the telehealth readiness and its related factors among palliative care specialist nurses: a cross-sectional study in China. BMC Palliat Care 2023; 22:82. [PMID: 37370039 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-023-01209-1] [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: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUNDS The majority of Chinese people who are nearing the end of their lives prefer to receive home-based palliative care. Telehealth, as a new service model, has the potential to meet the increasing demand for this service, especially in remote areas with limited resources. However, nurse-led telehealth-based palliative care services are still in the pilot implementation phase. Assessing the telehealth readiness among palliative care specialist nurses and identifying associated factors is crucial to facilitate the successful implementation of telehealth services. Therefore, this study aimed to examine TH readiness and its related factors among Chinese palliative care specialist nurses. METHODS Four hundred nine Chinese palliative care specialist nurses from 28 provinces or municipalities participated in this study between July and August 2022. The Chinese version of Telehealth Readiness Assessment Tools (TRAT-C), and Innovative Self-Efficacy Scale (ISES-C) were used to assess the degree of TH readiness and the levels of innovative self-efficacy. RESULTS The total score of the TRAT-C was 65.31 ± 9.09, and the total score of ISES was 29.27 ± 5.78. The statistically significant factors that influenced telehealth readiness were the experience of using telehealth platforms or services, the willingness to provide telehealth to patients, and the level of nurses' innovative self-efficacy. The innovative self-efficacy is positively correlated to telehealth readiness (r = 0.482, P < 0.01). These related factors could explain 27.3% of the difference in telehealth readiness. CONCLUSION The telehealth readiness of Chinese palliative care specialist nurses are at a moderate level. Measures such as providing incentives to promote nurses' innovation self-efficacy by nurse managers, and establishing a comprehensive telehealth training system for palliative care specialist nurses should be taken to facilitate the implementation of telehealth services in the field of palliative care.
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- Junchen Guo
- Department of Palliative care, Hunan Cancer Hospital, No.283, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410006, Hunan, China
- School of Nursing, University of South China, No.28, Changsheng West Road, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Health Services Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- School of Nursing, University of South China, No.28, Changsheng West Road, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
- Department of Nursing, The First People's Hospital of Changde City, Changde, China
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- Department of Palliative care, Hunan Cancer Hospital, No.283, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410006, Hunan, China
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- Department of Palliative care, Hunan Cancer Hospital, No.283, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, 410006, Hunan, China.
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Whiwon L, Salma S, Daniel A, Stephanie L, Marc C, Cherith S, Abby T, Angela S, Robin H, Yvonne B. Patient-facing digital tools for delivering genetic services: a systematic review. J Med Genet 2023; 60:1-10. [PMID: 36137613 DOI: 10.1136/jmg-2022-108653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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This study systematically reviewed the literature on the impact of digital genetics tools on patient care and system efficiencies. MEDLINE and Embase were searched for articles published between January 2010 and March 2021. Studies evaluating the use of patient-facing digital tools in the context of genetic service delivery were included. Two reviewers screened and extracted patient-reported and system-focused outcomes from each study. Data were synthesised using a descriptive approach. Of 3226 unique studies identified, 87 were included. A total of 70 unique digital tools were identified. As a result of using digital tools, 84% of studies reported a positive outcome in at least one of the following patient outcomes: knowledge, psychosocial well-being, behavioural/management changes, family communication, decision-making or level of engagement. Digital tools improved workflow and efficiency for providers and reduced the amount of time they needed to spend with patients. However, we identified a misalignment between study purpose and patient-reported outcomes measured and a lack of tools that encompass the entire genetic counselling and testing trajectory. Given increased demand for genetic services and the shift towards virtual care, this review provides evidence that digital tools can be used to efficiently deliver patient-centred care. Future research should prioritise development, evaluation and implementation of digital tools that can support the entire patient trajectory across a range of clinical settings. PROSPERO registration numberCRD42020202862.
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- Lee Whiwon
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Genomics Health Services Research Program, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Genomics Health Services Research Program, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Genomics Health Services Research Program, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Dawson J, McLean C. Nutrition in Conservative Kidney Management: From Evidence to Practice. Semin Nephrol 2023; 43:151399. [PMID: 37506469 DOI: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2023.151399] [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: 07/30/2023]
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Conservative kidney management (CKM) is a treatment option for kidney failure, particularly for the elderly and those with co-morbidities. Dietitians can play an important role in the provision of CKM by enhancing patients' quality of life through the management of nutrition impact symptoms (symptoms that result in decreased eating, including anorexia, nausea, dry mouth, and taste changes), as well as symptoms that result from malnutrition, including fatigue, weakness, activity intolerance, slow wound healing, and low mood. There are many gaps in the literature regarding optimal nutritional recommendations for patients on CKM. More research is needed on symptom management and interventions to delay or slow the progression of malnutrition and frailty. This article provides an overview of important nutritional considerations, a synthesis of the current literature, and recommendations for application of evidence into the practice of CKM.
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- Jessica Dawson
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, St George Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, St George Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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Pakenham K, Martin CL. Psychosocial palliative care: Patients' preferred intervention medium, target domains, and well-being priorities. Palliat Support Care 2022:1-9. [PMID: 36377378 DOI: 10.1017/s1478951522001535] [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: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Although psychological distress in palliative patients has at least an equal or greater impact on the quality of life compared to physical or spiritual distress, there is limited research on contextual factors associated with psychosocial intervention accessibility and relevance. This is the first published study to explore patients' views on psychosocial intervention delivery medium preferences, key biopsychosocial target domains, and well-being priorities during the palliative and end-of-life (EOL) phases. METHODS Eighty-one palliative patients from a Specialist Palliative Care Service completed a questionnaire, which collected quantitative and qualitative data on preferred mediums for receiving psychosocial interventions, priority biopsychosocial target domains, and well-being priorities during the palliative and EOL phases. RESULTS Results showed that an individual in-person was the most preferred medium for receiving psychosocial interventions. Improving quality of life, distressing emotions, and adjusting to the palliative care context were the 3 most frequently endorsed biopsychosocial target domains. Valued living and comfortable living were the key priority well-being themes for the palliative phase, whereas being surrounded by loved ones and comfortable and dignified dying were the priority well-being themes for the EOL phase. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS Findings highlight psychosocial interventions as an essential part of a holistic approach to patient-centered care throughout both the palliative and the EOL phases. Results can inform the refinement of existing and the development of new psychosocial interventions, particularly those that target emotional distress, adjustment, and quality of life. Furthermore, in-person treatment delivery remains essential in an evolving digital world.
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- Kenneth Pakenham
- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
- Specialist Palliative Care Service, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, 2B West Terrace, Caloundra, QLD, Australia
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Nwosu AC, McGlinchey T, Sanders J, Stanley S, Palfrey J, Lubbers P, Chapman L, Finucane A, Mason S. Identification of Digital Health Priorities for Palliative Care Research: Modified Delphi Study. JMIR Aging 2022; 5:e32075. [PMID: 35311674 PMCID: PMC9090235 DOI: 10.2196/32075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Developments in digital health have the potential to transform the delivery of health and social care to help citizens manage their health. Currently, there is a lack of consensus about digital health research priorities in palliative care and a lack of theories about how these technologies might improve care outcomes. Therefore, it is important for health care leaders to identify innovations to ensure that an increasingly frail population has appropriate access to palliative care services. Consequently, it is important to articulate research priorities as the first step in determining how finite resources should be allocated to a field saturated with rapidly developing innovation. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to identify research priority areas for digital health in palliative care. METHODS We selected digital health trends, most relevant to palliative care, from a list of emerging trends reported by a leading institute of quantitative futurists. We conducted 2 rounds of the Delphi questionnaire, followed by a consensus meeting and public engagement workshop to establish a final consensus on research priorities for digital technology in palliative care. We used the views of public representatives to gain their perspectives on the agreed priorities. RESULTS A total of 103 experts (representing 11 countries) participated in the first Delphi round. Of the 103 experts, 55 (53.3%) participated in the second round. The final consensus meetings were attended by 10.7% (11/103) of the experts. We identified 16 priority areas, which involved many applications of technologies, including care for patients and caregivers, self-management and reporting of diseases, education and training, communication, care coordination, and research methodology. We summarized the priority areas into eight topics: big data, mobile devices, telehealth and telemedicine, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, smart home, biotechnology, and digital legacy. CONCLUSIONS The priorities identified in this study represent a wide range of important emerging areas in the fields of digital health, personalized medicine, and data science. Human-centered design and robust governance systems should be considered in future research. It is important that the risks of using these technologies in palliative care are properly addressed to ensure that these tools are used meaningfully, wisely, and safely and do not cause unintentional harm.
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- Amara Callistus Nwosu
- Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
- Marie Curie Hospice Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Liverpool University Hospitals National Health Service Foundation Trust, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Palliative Care Unit, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, United States
- Ariadne Labs, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, United States
- Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Marie Curie Hospice Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL), Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Marie Curie Hospice Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Clinical Psychology, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Palliative Care Unit, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Merchant RA, Aprahamian I. Editorial: Covid-19 and Virtual Geriatric Care. J Nutr Health Aging 2022; 26:213-216. [PMID: 35297461 PMCID: PMC8883446 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-022-1755-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Reshma A Merchant
- Associate Professor Reshma A Merchant, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, 1E Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119228, , ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9032-0184
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