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Daddato AE, Gleason KS, Dollar BA, McPhail TE, Kraus CR, Boxer RS. Understanding Experiences of Caregivers of Spouses With Dementia During Caregiver Health Care Emergencies. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2024; 64:gnad165. [PMID: 38205833 PMCID: PMC11194629 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnad165] [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: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Caregivers of persons with dementia are frequently spouses. Caregiver hospitalization causes disruption to caregiving. The goal of this research was to understand the preparedness and stress trajectory of peri-caregiver hospitalization. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Mixed methods were used. Caregivers of spouses with dementia (n = 1,000) were surveyed to determine their perceived preparedness for their own hospitalization. Journey mapping interviews (n = 18) were used to map caregivers' experiences during 5 phases: (a) their spouse with dementia (SWD)'s dementia diagnosis; (b) their SWD's dementia progression; (c) their own health event; (d) their own hospitalization; and (e) their own return home from the hospital. RESULTS Among the 452 (45%) eligible caregiver survey respondents, 75 (17%) had experienced hospitalization in the previous 12 months and 51 (68%) hospitalizations were unexpected. Twenty-three (31%) of hospitalized caregivers indicated they did not have prior plans in place for the care of the SWD. When asked about an unexpected hospitalization in the future, 233 (52%) felt somewhat prepared and 133 (29%) felt not at all prepared. Journey mapping revealed 3 groups of caregivers: Group 1 (n = 7) rated their stress lower during their hospitalization, Group 2 (n = 7) rated their stress highest during their hospitalization, and Group 3 (n = 4) were at a sustained high-stress level. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS Many caregivers are not prepared for their own hospitalization. The stress trajectory through important phases of dementia caregiving and a caregiver's own hospitalization is not universal. Meeting the needs of caregivers' peri-hospitalization should be tailored to the individual caregiver.
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- Andrea E Daddato
- Institute for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Institute for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Institute for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Institute for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Institute for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California, USA
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Rai S, Neeman T, Brown R, Sundararajan K, Rajamani A, Miu M, Panwar R, Nourse M, van Haren FM, Mitchell I, Needham DM. Psychological symptoms and health-related quality of life in intubated and non-intubated intensive care survivors: A multicentre, prospective observational cohort study. CRIT CARE RESUSC 2024; 26:8-15. [PMID: 38690186 PMCID: PMC11056421 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccrj.2023.10.011] [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] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Objective To compare long-term psychological symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in intubated versus non-intubated ICU survivors. Design Prospective, multicentre observational cohort study. Setting Four tertiary medical-surgical ICUs in Australia. Participants Intubated and non-intubated adult ICU survivors. Main outcome measures Primary outcomes: clinically significant psychological symptoms at 3- and 12-month follow-up using Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome-14 for post-traumatic stress disorder; Depression, Anxiety Stress Scales-21 for depression, anxiety, and stress. Secondary outcomes: HRQOL, using EuroQol-5D-5L questionnaire. Results Of the 133 ICU survivors, 54/116 (47 %) had at least one clinically significant psychological symptom (i.e., post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, stress) at follow-up. Clinically significant scores for psychological symptoms were observed in 26 (39 %) versus 16 (32 %) at 3-months [odds ratio 1.4, 95 % confidence interval (0.66-3.13), p = 0.38]; 23 (37 %) versus 10 (31 %) at 12-months [odds ratio 1.3, 95 % confidence interval (0.53-3.31), p = 0.57] of intubated versus non-intubated survivors, respectively. Usual activities and mobility were the most commonly affected HRQOL dimension, with >30 % at 3 versus months and >20 % at 12-months of overall survivors reporting ≥ moderate problems. There was no difference between the groups in any of the EQ5D dimensions. Conclusions Nearly one-in-two (47 %) of the intubated and non-intubated ICU survivors reported clinically significant psychological symptoms at 3 and 12-month follow-ups. Overall, more than 30 % at 3-months and over 20 % at 12-months of the survivors in both groups had moderate or worse problems with their usual activities and mobility. The presence of psychological symptoms and HRQOL impairments was similar between the groups.
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- Sumeet Rai
- School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
- Intensive Care Unit, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australia
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- Biological Data Science Institute, College of Science, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Research School of Psychology, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
- School of Psychology, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Nepean Clinical School, University of Sydney, Kingswood, Sydney, Australia
- Intensive Care Unit, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, Sydney, Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton, Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
- Intensive Care Unit, St. George Hospital, Kogarah, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
- Intensive Care Unit, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australia
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- Critical Care Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program, John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
- John Hopkins University School of Medicine and School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
- Intensive Care Unit, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australia
- Biological Data Science Institute, College of Science, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
- Research School of Psychology, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
- School of Psychology, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
- Nepean Clinical School, University of Sydney, Kingswood, Sydney, Australia
- Intensive Care Unit, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, Sydney, Australia
- Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, Sydney, Australia
- Intensive Care Unit, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton, Australia
- Intensive Care Unit, St. George Hospital, Kogarah, Sydney, Australia
- Critical Care Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program, John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
- John Hopkins University School of Medicine and School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Volpato E, Banfi PI, Pagnini F. Acceptance and adherence to non-invasive positive pressure ventilation in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a grounded theory study. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1134718. [PMID: 37599749 PMCID: PMC10435845 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1134718] [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: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Introduction Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) is an established treatment for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), but it is often improperly used or rejected. The patterns of acceptance and adherence to NPPV, conceiving constraints, and strengths related to its adaptation have not been explored from a qualitative perspective yet. Objectives This study aims to qualitatively explore patterns of adaptation to NPPV in people affected by COPD and to identify the core characteristics and the specific adaptive challenges during the adaptation process. Methods Forty-two people with moderate or severe COPD were recruited and 336 unstructured interviews were conducted. A Constructivist Grounded Theory was used to gather and analyze data: the transcriptions were mutually gathered in open, selective, and theoretical phases, with open, selective, and theoretical coding, respectively. Results The analysis resulted in a non-linear and dynamic process, characterized by three phases: deciding, trying NPPV, and using NPPV. The patterns revealed that positive and negative NPPV experiences, together with beliefs, emotions, stressful mental states, and behaviors result in different acceptance and adherence rates. Discussions These findings may be helpful to implement new care strategies to promote acceptance and adherence to NPPV.
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- Eleonora Volpato
- Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
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Hess DR. Respiratory Care Management of COPD Exacerbations. Respir Care 2023; 68:821-837. [PMID: 37225653 PMCID: PMC10208989 DOI: 10.4187/respcare.11069] [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] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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A COPD exacerbation is characterized by an increase in symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and sputum production that worsens over a period of 2 weeks. Exacerbations are common. Respiratory therapists and physicians in an acute care setting often treat these patients. Targeted O2 therapy improves outcomes and should be titrated to an SpO2 of 88-92%. Arterial blood gases remain the standard approach to assessing gas exchange in patients with COPD exacerbation. The limitations of arterial blood gas surrogates (pulse oximetry, capnography, transcutaneous monitoring, peripheral venous blood gases) should be appreciated so that they can be used wisely. Inhaled short-acting bronchodilators can be provided by nebulizer (jet or mesh), pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI), pMDI with spacer or valved holding chamber, soft mist inhaler, or dry powder inhaler. The available evidence for the use of heliox for COPD exacerbation is weak. Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is standard therapy for patients who present with COPD exacerbation and is supported by clinical practice guidelines. Robust high-level evidence with patient important outcomes is lacking for the use of high-flow nasal cannula in patients with COPD exacerbation. Management of auto-PEEP is the priority in mechanically ventilated patients with COPD. This is achieved by reducing airway resistance and decreasing minute ventilation. Trigger asynchrony and cycle asynchrony are addressed to improve patient-ventilator interaction. Patients with COPD should be extubated to NIV. Additional high-level evidence is needed before widespread use of extracorporeal CO2 removal. Care coordination can improve the effectiveness of care for patients with COPD exacerbation. Evidence-based practices improve outcomes in patients with COPD exacerbation.
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- Dean R Hess
- Respiratory Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; and Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Farmer MJS, Callahan C, Riska K, Hughes AM, Stefan MS. Identifying themes to inform nursing decisions when caring for patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on noninvasive ventilation: A qualitative descriptive study. Res Nurs Health 2022; 45:707-716. [PMID: 36094154 PMCID: PMC9659380 DOI: 10.1002/nur.22260] [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: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Prior studies analyzing patient experience with noninvasive ventilation (NIV) found the most impactful interaction that patients remembered was with nurses, however a survey of nurses regarding the management of patients treated with NIV has shown that most nurses felt unprepared to care for these sick patients. Our qualitative descriptive study explored the current nursing experience using NIV as a treatment for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Nine (n = 9) subject matter expert nurses practicing in a variety of clinical settings participated in semi-structured interviews. The COnsolidated criteria for REporting Qualitative research checklist was followed for interview development. Interview transcripts were subsequently analyzed using deductive thematic analysis. Themes identified from the interviews pertained to patient assessment, novice nurses' need for clinical support, team communication, and nursing education. Improving interprofessional team communication and collaboration skills, and implementing guidelines for NIV utilization were specified as essential components of NIV education for nurses. Even though the nursing role in the care of AECOPD NIV patient could be institution dependent, the themes presented in our study are useful in identifying opportunities for NIV nursing education and areas for further research. Patient or Public Contribution: Nurses served as interviewees for this study.
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- Mary Jo S. Farmer
- Department of Medicine, UMASS Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, Massachusetts
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Department of Medicine, UMASS Chan Medical School – Baystate, Springfield, Massachusetts
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- Institute for Health Care Delivery & Population Science, UMASS Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, Massachusetts
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- Department of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Medicine, UMASS Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, Massachusetts
- Institute for Health Care Delivery & Population Science, UMASS Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, Massachusetts
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Di Costanzo D, Meredith S, Mina B, Esquinas AM. Insights About the Human-Centered Design Analysis as a Tool to Improving Patients' Tolerance with Non-Invasive Ventilation. CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASES (MIAMI, FLA.) 2022; 9:274-276. [PMID: 35397200 PMCID: PMC9166330 DOI: 10.15326/jcopdf.2022.0295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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- Domenica Di Costanzo
- Department of Respiratory Disease, AORN Sant’Anna e San Sebastiano, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York, United States
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