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Hesselink G, Bins S, Bonte I, Westerhof B, Hoek N, van Strien J, Moviat M, Zegers M. Improving patient care transitions from the intensive care unit to the ward by learning from everyday practice. A multicenter qualitative study. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2024; 85:103797. [PMID: 39226759 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2024.103797] [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: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To explore and describe the everyday practices (Work-As-Done) that hinder and facilitate patient care transitions from the intensive care unit (ICU) to the ward. RESEARCH METHOD/DESIGN Multiple qualitative case studies in the ICU and various specialized wards of three Dutch hospitals. Adult patients planned to be transferred were purposively sampled on a variety of characteristics along with their relative (if present), and the ICU and ward nurses who were involved in the transition process. Data were collected by using multiple sources (i.e., observations, semi-structured interviews and a qualitative survey) and then systematically analyzed using the thematic analysis approach until saturation was reached. FINDINGS Twenty-six cases were studied. For each case, the actual transfer was observed. Sixteen patients, five relatives and 36 nurses were interviewed. Two patients completed the survey. Fifteen themes emerged from the data, showing that the quality of transitions is influenced by the extent to which nurses anticipate to patient-specific needs (e.g., providing timely and adequate information, orientation, mental support and aftercare) and to the needs of the counterpart to continue care (e.g., by preparing handovers) besides following standard procedures. Data also show that procedures sometimes interfere with what works best in practice (e.g., communication via a liaison service instead of direct communication between ICU and ward nurses). CONCLUSIONS Subtle, non-technical nursing skills play an important role in comforting patients and in the coordination of care when patients are transferred from the ICU to the ward. IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE These Work-As-Done findings and their underlying narratives, that are often overlooked when focusing on quality improvement, can be used as material to reflect on own practice and raise awareness for its impact on patients. They may stimulate healthcare staff in crafting interventions for optimizing the transition process.
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- Gijs Hesselink
- Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Rijnstate Hospital, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Arnhem, the Netherlands
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- Rijnstate Hospital, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Arnhem, the Netherlands
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- Jeroen Bosch Hospital, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Den Bosch, the Netherlands
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- Jeroen Bosch Hospital, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Den Bosch, the Netherlands
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- Jeroen Bosch Hospital, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Den Bosch, the Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Instenes I, Fridlund B, Borregaard B, Larsen AI, Allore H, Bendz B, Deaton C, Rotevatn S, Fålun N, Norekvål TM. 'When age is not a barrier': an explorative study of nonagenarian patients' experiences of undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024; 23:608-617. [PMID: 38243638 DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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AIMS The recent rise in the number of nonagenarians (age ≥ 90 years) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has revealed gaps in research, in particular on patients' experiences. Therefore, the aim of the study was to explore and describe nonagenarians' internal resources and their experiences of the in-hospital pathway. METHODS AND RESULTS Nineteen nonagenarian patients (women n = 9), mean age 91 years, 9 acutely, and 10 electively treated, were consecutively enrolled from a tertiary university hospital from June 2021 to February 2023. In-depth interviews were conducted during hospitalization, audiotaped and transcribed. The interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Three sub-themes emerged from the nonagenarians' experiences with the PCI treatment trajectory: (i) Taking lifelong responsibility for own physical and mental health describes a population striving to live a healthy life and to stay independent. Physical and mental activities including healthy food choices had been an integral aspect of their lives from early childhood. (ii) Individual internal resources influenced the PCI pathway describes how their internal resources were used, from actively engaging in the decision-making process to withstanding discomfort during the PCI procedure. (iii) The post-PCI pathway was multifaceted describes a short stay at the cardiac ward with individual post-procedural experiences, close monitoring, and preparation for discharge including cardiac rehabilitation. CONCLUSION Nonagenarians undergoing PCI demonstrated a personal incentive to stay healthy and independent. Their internal resources of independence, stoicism, and resilience were used during their in-hospital stay contributing to a successful PCI procedure. Individual cardiac rehabilitation strategies were highlighted after discharge from hospital.
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- Irene Instenes
- Department of Heart Disease, Haukeland University Hospital, Jonas Lies vei 65, 5021 Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Laboratory Building, Haukeland University Hospital, Jonas Lies vei 87, 5020 Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Heart Disease, Haukeland University Hospital, Jonas Lies vei 65, 5021 Bergen, Norway
- Centre of Interprofessional Collaboration within Emergency Care (CICE), Linnaeus University, Universitetsplatsen 1, 352 52 Växjö, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsløws Vej 4, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Science, University of Southern Denmark, Campus vej 55, 5230 Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Laboratory Building, Haukeland University Hospital, Jonas Lies vei 87, 5020 Bergen, Norway
- Department of Cardiology, Stavanger University Hospital, Gerd-Ragna Bloch Thorsens gate, 4011 Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, 300 George St 7th FL, New Haven, CT 06437, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Yale School of Public Health, Yale University, 300 George St 7th FL, New Haven, CT 06437, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital, Sognsvannsveien 20, 0372 Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Søsterhjemmet, Kirkeveien 166, 0450 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Forvie Site, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Heart Disease, Haukeland University Hospital, Jonas Lies vei 65, 5021 Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Heart Disease, Haukeland University Hospital, Jonas Lies vei 65, 5021 Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Heart Disease, Haukeland University Hospital, Jonas Lies vei 65, 5021 Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Laboratory Building, Haukeland University Hospital, Jonas Lies vei 87, 5020 Bergen, Norway
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Safi F, Areshtanab HN, Ghafourifard M, Ebrahimi H. The association between self-efficacy, perceived social support, and family resilience in patients undergoing hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nephrol 2024; 25:207. [PMID: 38918709 PMCID: PMC11202372 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-024-03629-4] [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: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Self-efficacy of patients on hemodialysis is considered a main component of the successful management of chronic kidney diseases. The self-efficacy of these patients may be influenced by many individual and social factors. This study aimed to assess the association between perceived self-efficacy and social support by patients on hemodialysis treatment and the resilience of their families. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted on 183 patients and 183 families of hemodialysis patients in the largest hemodialysis center in northwest of Iran. Data was collected from July to December 2021 using chronic kidney disease self-efficacy, multidimensional perceived social support (MSPSS), and the Walsh family resilience questionnaire (WFRQ). The collected data were analyzed by SPSS software using descriptive and inferential statistical tests. RESULTS The findings showed that the mean score of patients' self-efficacy was 171.63 ± 38.19 in a possible range of 25 to 250. Moreover, the mean score of perceived social support was 62.12 ± 16.12 in a possible range of 7 to 84. The mean total score of family resilience was 119.08 ± 26.20 in a possible range of 32 to 84. Also, the results of the study showed a positive and significant relationship between the self-efficacy of patients with their perceived social support and the resilience of their families (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION The results of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between patient self-efficacy and family resilience and social support received in chronic kidney patients undergoing hemodialysis. Therefore, it is suggested to consider practical strategies in the field of family resilience and social support to improve patients' self-efficacy.
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- Farzaneh Safi
- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, RN, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, RN, Iran.
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- Medical Education Research Center, Health Management and Safety Promotion Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, RN, Iran
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Du Z, Liu X, Li Y, Wang L, Tian J, Zhang L, Yang L. Depressive symptoms over time among survivors after critical illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2024; 87:41-47. [PMID: 38306945 DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Critical illness survivors frequently experience various degrees of depressive symptoms, which hinder their recovery and return to daily life. However, substantial variability in the prevalence of depressive symptoms has been reported among critical illness survivors. The exact prevalence remains uncertain. METHODS A systematic search was performed in PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and PsycINFO from inception to August 2023 for observational studies that reported depressive symptoms in adult critical illness survivors. The random-effects model was used to estimate the prevalence of depressive symptoms. Subgroup analysis and meta-regression were conducted to explore potential moderators of heterogeneity. Study quality was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute's tool and the GRADE approach. RESULTS Fifty-two studies with 24,849 participants met the inclusion criteria. Overall prevalence estimate of depressive symptoms was 21.1% (95% CI, 18.3-24.1%). The prevalence of depressive symptoms remains stable over time. Point prevalence estimates were 21.3% (95% CI, 9.9-35.4%), 19.9% (95% CI, 14.6-25.9%), 18.5% (95% CI, 9.6-29.2%), 21.0% (95% CI, 16.8-25.5%), and 22.6% (95% CI, 14.4-31.8%) at <3, 3, 6, 12, and > 12 months after discharge from intensive care unit (ICU), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Depressive symptoms may impact 1 in 5 adult critically ill patients within 1 year or more following ICU discharge. An influx of rehabilitation service demand is expected, and risk stratification to make optimal clinical decisions is essential. More importantly, to propose measures for the prevention and improvement of depressive symptoms in patients after critical care, given the continuous, dynamic management of ICU patients, including ICU stay, transition to general wards, and post-hospital.
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- Zhongyan Du
- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan 250000, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan 250000, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250000, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan 250000, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan 250000, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan 250000, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan 250000, China; Department of Nursing, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250000, China.
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Bohmwald K, Diethelm-Varela B, Rodríguez-Guilarte L, Rivera T, Riedel CA, González PA, Kalergis AM. Pathophysiological, immunological, and inflammatory features of long COVID. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1341600. [PMID: 38482000 PMCID: PMC10932978 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1341600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause severe global disruption, resulting in significant excess mortality, overwhelming healthcare systems, and imposing substantial social and economic burdens on nations. While most of the attention and therapeutic efforts have concentrated on the acute phase of the disease, a notable proportion of survivors experience persistent symptoms post-infection clearance. This diverse set of symptoms, loosely categorized as long COVID, presents a potential additional public health crisis. It is estimated that 1 in 5 COVID-19 survivors exhibit clinical manifestations consistent with long COVID. Despite this prevalence, the mechanisms and pathophysiology of long COVID remain poorly understood. Alarmingly, evidence suggests that a significant proportion of cases within this clinical condition develop debilitating or disabling symptoms. Hence, urgent priority should be given to further studies on this condition to equip global public health systems for its management. This review provides an overview of available information on this emerging clinical condition, focusing on the affected individuals' epidemiology, pathophysiological mechanisms, and immunological and inflammatory profiles.
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- Karen Bohmwald
- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy. Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy. Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy. Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy. Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy. Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy. Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Departamento de Endocrinología, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Molazem Z, Taheri E, Najafi Kalyani M. Effectiveness of Family-oriented Education on Self-care behaviors of Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Randomized Clinical Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY BASED NURSING AND MIDWIFERY 2024; 12:13-22. [PMID: 38328012 PMCID: PMC10844874 DOI: 10.30476/ijcbnm.2023.99393.2299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Background Proper self-care practices play a crucial role in the well being and longevity of patients with cardiovascular disease. To effectively engage in self-care, it is imperative for patients to receive adequate education and training on the self-care process. This study was conducted to determine the effect of family-oriented education (FOE) on the self-care behaviors of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods In this randomized clinical trial study, 70 patients hospitalized in two hospitals in Shiraz during November 2021-April 2022 participated after the first AMI. Patients were randomly assigned into control (N=35) and intervention groups (N=35) based on random allocation. In the intervention group, an educational program was conducted for patients and active family members during three sessions of 45 to 60 minutes. The control group received routine care. Demographic information form and Self-Care Agency scale was completed by the patients before the educational intervention, one month, and two months after the educational intervention. Data analysis was done through SPSS 22 using Chi-square test, independent t-test, Fisher's exact, and Friedman test. P˂0.05 was considered as the statistical significance level. Results There was no significant difference in self-care behaviors between the two groups before the intervention (P=0.71). The mean score of self-care behaviors in patients one month (P<0.001) and two months (P<0.001) after FOE in the intervention group showed a statistically significant difference with the control group. Also, the mean score of self-care behaviors two months after the education in the intervention group was significantly higher than before and one month after the intervention (P<0.001). Conclusion Given the positive effect of FOE on self-care behaviors of patients with AMI, it is recommended that educational interventions related to the treatment plan of these patients with the participation of families should be conducted.Trial Registration Number: IRCT20211116053078N.
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- Zahra Molazem
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Hogea P, Tudorache E, Fira-Mladinescu O, Pescaru C, Manolescu D, Bratosin F, Rosca O, Kakarla M, Horhat FG, Oancea C. Bronchial Microbiota and the Stress Associated with Invasive Diagnostic Tests in Lung Cancer vs. Benign Pulmonary Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2419. [PMID: 37510163 PMCID: PMC10378448 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13142419] [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: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. This study aimed to compare the bronchial microbiota of patients with lung cancer and patients with benign pulmonary diseases undergoing bronchoscopy, and to assess the stress levels associated with invasive diagnostic lung tests. A cross-sectional study was conducted at the "Victor Babes" Hospital for Infectious Diseases and Pulmonology in Timisoara, Romania. A total of 33 patients with histologically diagnosed bronchopulmonary cancer and 33 control patients with benign lung pathologies underwent bronchoscopy. Bronchial microbiota was analyzed by multiplex PCR, culture media, and cytology. Anxiety and depression levels were assessed using the ECOG performance status scale, Karnofsky scale, GAD-7, PHQ-9, and HADS questionnaires. There were no significant differences in the presence of common microbial species between the two groups, except for Acinetobacter spp. Which was identified in 15.2% of patients with lung cancer and 0.0% in the control group, Candida spp. Was more prevalent in the benign group (24.2% vs. 6.1%), and the Parainfluenza virus was detected only in the malignant group (21.1% vs. 0.0%). Cytology results showed a higher prevalence of atypical and tumoral cells in the malignant group (39.4% and 30.0%, respectively), as well as higher lymphocyte levels in the benign group (69.7% vs. 24.2%). Patients with lung cancer had significantly lower performance status on the ECOG scale (2.34 vs. 1.92), lower Karnofsky scores (71.36 vs. 79.43), and higher GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scores at the initial evaluation compared to the benign group. At the 90-day follow-up, ECOG and Karnofsky scores remained significantly different from the initial evaluation, but only GAD-7 scores showed a significant difference between the two groups. There were differences in the bronchial microbiota between patients with lung cancer and benign pulmonary diseases, with a higher prevalence of Candida spp. in the benign group and exclusive detection of Acinetobacter spp. and Parainfluenza virus in the malignant group. Patients with lung cancer exhibited higher stress levels, more severe anxiety, and depression symptoms, which persisted during follow-up. Further research is needed to understand the role of bronchial microbiota in lung cancer and the impact of stress on patient outcomes.
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- Patricia Hogea
- Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Doctoral School, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Discipline of Radiology, Faculty of General Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Doctoral School, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Discipline of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of General Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Discipline of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of General Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Hyderabad 500001, India
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- Multidisciplinary Research Center on Antimicrobial Resistance (MULTI-REZ), Microbiology Department, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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Asadi Aghajari M, Hashemzadeh E, Fazlizade S, Ojaghloo M, Ghanbari-Afra L, Ghahremani Z, Abdi M. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among Emergency Medical Technicians and its Relationship with Occupational Stress and Depression: Post-Corona Screening, Zanjan, 2022. Bull Emerg Trauma 2023; 11:138-145. [PMID: 37525656 PMCID: PMC10387340 DOI: 10.30476/beat.2023.98245.1421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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Objective Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are at risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of seeing painful events involving suspected COVID-19 patients and being concerned about potentially infecting themselves and their families. Therefore, screening for these disorders is essential in the post-Corona era. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of PTSD among EMTs and its relationship with occupational stress and depression when dealing with patients with suspected COVID-19. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on EMTs at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences using a convenience sampling method. Data were collected using a demographic information questionnaire, PTSD checklist, occupational stress questionnaire, and the Goldberg depression scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS software. Statistical tests such as Pearson correlation and logistic regression analysis were used to evaluate the data. Result 205 EMTs participated in this cross-sectional study. The mean and standard deviation of PTSD was 37.13±12.93 (17-85), and according to the cut-off (45), the prevalence of PTSD was 30.7%. There was a direct and significant association between the total PTSD and depression scores (r=0.435, p=0.001). Some occupational stress domains, such as demand (r=0.306, p=0.001), colleague support (r=0.149, p=0.033), and communication (r=0.293, p=0.001) had a significant association with PTSD. The domains of sadness in depression (OR=1.074, p=0.027) and demands in occupational stress (OR=1.872, p=0.029) were the most important predictors of PTSD. Among demographic variables, employment status was the most important protective factor for PTSD (OR=0.378, p=0.038). Conclusion PTSD affected one-third of EMTs, and it had a significant relationship with various dimensions of depression and occupational stress. Due to the chronic nature of these diseases, policymakers are advised to prioritize psychological screening of EMTs as part of the post-Corona policy.
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- Department of Nursing, Tabriz university of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- MSc of Psychiatric Nursing, Tehran Azad Medical University, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Development Center, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care, School of Nursing, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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