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Timmermans L, Decat P, Foulon V, Van Hecke A, Vermandere M, Schoenmakers B. Transforming healthcare: A pilot study to improve primary healthcare professionals' self-management support behaviour through blended learning. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:823. [PMID: 39080650 PMCID: PMC11290224 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05799-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Self-management of a chronic condition is a complex but increasingly important issue. However, a supportive attitude and behaviour among healthcare professionals is hampered by a lack of awareness, knowledge and motivation. In addition, the role of professionals in supporting self-management seems unclear. METHODS A blended learning program for primary healthcare professionals was developed to strengthen self-management support in primary care. The program was piloted in community health centres and multidisciplinary medical practices in Flanders. Using the Kirkpatrick model, the impact on healthcare professionals' reaction, learning and behaviour regarding self-management support was evaluated. RESULTS A total of 60 healthcare professionals registered for the educational program. Post-learning questionnaires and verbal feedback showed a positive response, with professionals highly appreciating the innovative blended learning approach. In terms of learning, participants showed a good understanding of self-management support, although nuances were observed in the application of acquired knowledge to practice scenarios. Finally, preliminary insights into behavioural change were explored, revealing a positive impact of the intervention on participants' supportive self-management behaviours in healthcare practice. CONCLUSIONS Our study provides preliminary insights into the outcomes of a blended learning program designed to increase awareness and knowledge of self-management support among professionals. The program needs to be refined for general implementation in primary care.
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- Lotte Timmermans
- Academic Centre of General Practice, Kapucijnenvoer 7, Kapucijnenvoer 7 - , Box 7001, 3000, Louvain, Louvain, KU, Belgium.
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- General Practice and Primary Health Care, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, KU Leuven, Louvain, Belgium
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- University Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Department Nursing Director, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Academic Centre of General Practice, Kapucijnenvoer 7, Kapucijnenvoer 7 - , Box 7001, 3000, Louvain, Louvain, KU, Belgium
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- Academic Centre of General Practice, Kapucijnenvoer 7, Kapucijnenvoer 7 - , Box 7001, 3000, Louvain, Louvain, KU, Belgium
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Hur R, Kim KH, Jin DL, Yoon SJ. Impact of Comprehensive Primary Care in Patients With Complex Chronic Diseases: Nationwide Cohort Database Analysis in Korea. J Korean Med Sci 2024; 39:e158. [PMID: 38742292 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e158] [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: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND More comprehensive healthcare services should be provided to patients with complex chronic diseases to better manage their complex care needs. This study examined the effectiveness of comprehensive primary care in patients with complex chronic diseases. METHODS We obtained 2002-2019 data from the National Health Insurance Sample Cohort Database. Participants were individuals aged ≥ 30 years with at least two of the following diseases: hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia. Doctors' offices were classified into specialized, functional, and gray-zone based on patient composition and major diagnostic categories. The Cox proportional hazard model was used to examine the association between office type and hospital admission due to all-causes, severe cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases (CVDs), hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or hyperlipidemia. RESULTS The mean patient age was 60.3 years; 55.8% were females. Among the 24,906 patients, 12.8%, 38.3%, and 49.0% visited specialized, functional, and gray-zone offices, respectively. Patients visiting functional offices had a lower risk of all-cause admission (hazard ratio [HR], 0.935; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.895-0.976) and CVD-related admission (HR, 0.908; 95% CI, 0.844-0.977) than those visiting specialized offices. However, the admission risks for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia were not significantly different among office types. CONCLUSION This study provides evidence of the effectiveness of primary care in functional doctors' offices for patients with complex chronic diseases beyond a single chronic disease and suggests the need for policies to strengthen functional offices providing comprehensive care.
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- Ryun Hur
- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Health Administration, College of Nursing and Health, Kongju National University, Gongju, Korea
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Korea University, Seoul, Korea
- Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Department of Healthcare Sciences, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Institute for Future Public Health, Graduate School of Public Health, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
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Otchi EH, Hinchcliff R, Greenfield D. A beacon to guide others: improving chronic disease management through targeted, evidence-based primary healthcare quality measures. Int J Qual Health Care 2024; 36:mzae014. [PMID: 38401172 DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzae014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024] Open
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- Elom Hillary Otchi
- Quality Management Unit (QMU), Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Accra KB 755, +233, Ghana
- Community Health Department, Family Health Medical School, Box TS 669, Teshie-Accra +233, Ghana
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- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith Health Griffith University | Southbank Campus, Building S07, 226 Grey Street South Bank, Brisbane 4101, Australia
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- School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2502, Australia
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Martínez-García A, Alvarez-Romero C, Román-Villarán E, Bernabeu-Wittel M, Luis Parra-Calderón C. FAIR principles to improve the impact on health research management outcomes. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15733. [PMID: 37205991 PMCID: PMC10189186 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15733] [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: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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Background The FAIR principles, under the open science paradigm, aim to improve the Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability and Reusability of digital data. In this sense, the FAIR4Health project aimed to apply the FAIR principles in the health research field. For this purpose, a workflow and a set of tools were developed to apply FAIR principles in health research datasets, and validated through the demonstration of the potential impact that this strategy has on health research management outcomes. Objective This paper aims to describe the analysis of the impact on health research management outcomes of the FAIR4Health solution. Methods To analyse the impact on health research management outcomes in terms of time and economic savings, a survey was designed and sent to experts on data management with expertise in the use of the FAIR4Health solution. Then, differences between the time and costs needed to perform the techniques with (i) standalone research, and (ii) using the proposed solution, were analyzed. Results In the context of the health research management outcomes, the survey analysis concluded that 56.57% of the time and 16800 EUR per month could be saved if the FAIR4Health solution is used. Conclusions Adopting principles in health research through the FAIR4Health solution saves time and, consequently, costs in the execution of research involving data management techniques.
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- Alicia Martínez-García
- Computational Health Informatics Group, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Virgen del Rocío University Hospital/CSIC/University of Seville, Seville, Spain
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- Computational Health Informatics Group, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Virgen del Rocío University Hospital/CSIC/University of Seville, Seville, Spain
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- Computational Health Informatics Group, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Virgen del Rocío University Hospital/CSIC/University of Seville, Seville, Spain
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- Computational Health Informatics Group, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville, IBiS/Virgen del Rocío University Hospital/CSIC/University of Seville, Seville, Spain
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Krysa JA, Pohar Manhas KJ, Loyola-Sanchez A, Casha S, Kovacs Burns K, Charbonneau R, Ho C, Papathanassoglou E. Mobilizing registry data for quality improvement: A convergent mixed-methods analysis and application to spinal cord injury. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2023; 4:899630. [PMID: 37077292 PMCID: PMC10109451 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2023.899630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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IntroductionThe rising prevalence of complex chronic conditions and growing intricacies of healthcare systems emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary partnerships to advance coordination and quality of rehabilitation care. Registry databases are increasingly used for clinical monitoring and quality improvement (QI) of health system change. Currently, it is unclear how interdisciplinary partnerships can best mobilize registry data to support QI across care settings for complex chronic conditions.PurposeWe employed spinal cord injury (SCI) as a case study of a highly disruptive and debilitating complex chronic condition, with existing registry data that is underutilized for QI. We aimed to compare and converge evidence from previous reports and multi-disciplinary experts in order to outline the major elements of a strategy to effectively mobilize registry data for QI of care for complex chronic conditions.MethodsThis study used a convergent parallel-database variant mixed design, whereby findings from a systematic review and a qualitative exploration were analyzed independently and then simultaneously. The scoping review used a three-stage process to review 282 records, which resulted in 28 articles reviewed for analysis. Concurrent interviews were conducted with multidisciplinary-stakeholders, including leadership from condition-specific national registries, members of national SCI communities, leadership from SCI community organizations, and a person with lived experience of SCI. Descriptive analysis was used for the scoping review and qualitative description for stakeholder interviews.ResultsThere were 28 articles included in the scoping review and 11 multidisciplinary-stakeholders in the semi-structured interviews. The integration of the results allowed the identification of three key learnings to enhance the successful design and use of registry data to inform the planning and development of a QI initiative: enhance utility and reliability of registry data; form a steering committee lead by clinical champions; and design effective, feasible, and sustainable QI initiatives.ConclusionThis study highlights the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships to support QI of care for persons with complex conditions. It provides practical strategies to determine mutual priorities that promote implementation and sustained use of registry data to inform QI. Learnings from this work could enhance interdisciplinary collaboration to support QI of care for rehabilitation for persons with complex chronic conditions.
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- Jacqueline A. Krysa
- Neurosciences, Rehabilitation and Vision, Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Neurosciences, Rehabilitation and Vision, Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Neurosciences, Rehabilitation and Vision, Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Department of Clinical Quality Metrics, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Neurosciences, Rehabilitation and Vision, Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Neurosciences, Rehabilitation and Vision, Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Correspondence: Elizabeth Papathanassoglou
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Boeykens D, Sirimsi MM, Timmermans L, Hartmann ML, Anthierens S, De Loof H, De Vliegher K, Foulon V, Huybrechts I, Lahousse L, Pype P, Schoenmakers B, Van Bogaert P, Van den Broeck K, Van Hecke A, Verhaeghe N, Vermandere M, Verté E, Van de Velde D, De Vriendt P. How do people living with chronic conditions and their informal caregivers experience primary care? A phenomenological-hermeneutical study. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:422-437. [PMID: 35178849 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Gaining insight in how people living with chronic conditions experience primary healthcare within their informal network. BACKGROUND The primary healthcare system is challenged by the increasing number of people living with chronic conditions. To strengthen chronic care management, literature and policy plans point to a person-centred approach of care (PCC). A first step to identify an appropriate strategy to implement PCC is to gain more insight into the care experiences of these people and their informal caregivers. DESIGN A phenomenological-hermeneutical philosophy is used. The study is in line with the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research Guidelines (COREQ). METHOD In-depth, semi-structured interviews with people living with chronic conditions and informal caregiver dyads (PCDs) (n = 16; 32 individuals) were conducted. An open-ended interview guide was used to elaborate on the PCDs' experiences regarding primary care. A purposive, maximal variation sampling was applied to recruit the participants. RESULTS Based on sixteen PCDs' reflections, ten themes were identified presenting their experiences with primary care and described quality care as listening and giving attention to what people with chronic conditions want, to what they strive for, and above all to promote their autonomy in a context wherein they are supported by a team of formal caregivers, family and friends. CONCLUSION To meet the PCDs' needs, self-management should be addressed in an interprofessional environment in which the PCD is an important partner. The findings may facilitate a shift to encourage PCDs in their strengths by enabling them to share their personal goals and by working towards meaningful activities in team collaboration. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Three strategies-self-management support, goal-oriented care, and interprofessional collaboration-have been suggested to improve the PCDs' primary care experiences. These strategies could guide nursing practice in using more and improve high-quality nursing care.
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- Dagje Boeykens
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Centre for Research and Innovation in Care, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Department of Primary Care and Interdisciplinary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Academic Centre for General Practice, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Welfare and Health, Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Physiopharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Department of Family Medicine and Chronic Care, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Bioanalysis, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Academic Centre for General Practice, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Centre for Research and Innovation in Care, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Primary Care and Interdisciplinary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Centre of Nursing and Midwifery, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Research group Social and Economic Policy and Social Inclusion, Research Institute for Work and Society, KU Leuven - HIVA, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Academic Centre for General Practice, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Primary Care and Interdisciplinary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Department of Family Medicine and Chronic Care, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Occupational Therapy, Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Occupational Therapy, Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Ghent, Belgium.,Frailty in Ageing (FRIA) Research Group, Department of Gerontology and Mental Health and Wellbeing (MENT) research group, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit, Brussels, Belgium
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Timmermans L, Boeykens D, Sirimsi MM, Decat P, Foulon V, Van Hecke A, Vermandere M, Schoenmakers B, Remmen R, Verté E, Sirimsi MM, Van Bogaert P, De Loof H, Van den Broeck K, Anthierens S, Huybrechts I, Raeymaeckers P, Buffel V, Devroey D, Aertgeerts B, Schoenmakers B, Timmermans L, Foulon V, Declerq A, Van de Velde D, Boeckxstaens P, De Sutter A, De Vriendt P, Lahousse L, Pype P, Boeykens D, Van Hecke A, Decat P, Roose R, Martin S, Rutten E, Pless S, Tuinstra A, Gauwe V, Reynaert D, Van Landschoot L, Hartmann ML, Claeys T, Vandenhoudt H, De Vliegher K, Op de Beeck S. Self-management support in flemish primary care practice: the development of a preliminary conceptual model using a qualitative approach. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2022; 23:63. [PMID: 35361118 PMCID: PMC8968094 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-022-01652-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Background Coping with a chronic disease can be really challenging. Self-management represents a promising strategy to improve daily life experiences. The role of primary healthcare professionals cannot be underestimated in supporting self-management. Due to a shortage of theory, implementation of self-management support is hindered in primary care practice. The aim of this study is to create a conceptual model for self-management support by analysing patients’ care experiences towards self-management support. Methods An explorative-descriptive qualitative study was conducted in Flanders, Belgium. Semi-structured interviews were performed with 16 patients and their informal caregiver (dyads) using a purposive sampling strategy and processed by an inductive content analysis, according to Graneheim and Lundman. Results Interviews revealed in-depth insights into patients’ care experiences. A conceptual model was developed for primary care practice, including five fundamental tasks for healthcare professionals - Supporting, Involving, Listening, Coordinating and Questioning (SILCQ) – contributing to the support of self-management of chronic patients. Conclusions This qualitative paper emphasises the use of the SILCQ-model to develop optimal roadmaps and hands-on toolkits for healthcare professionals to support self-management. The model needs to be further explored by all stakeholders to support the development of self-management interventions in primary care practice. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12875-022-01652-8.
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Grant M, de Graaf E, Teunissen S. A systematic review of classifications systems to determine complexity of patient care needs in palliative care. Palliat Med 2021; 35:636-650. [PMID: 33706600 PMCID: PMC8022082 DOI: 10.1177/0269216321996983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Providing the right care for each individual patient is a key element of quality palliative care. Complexity is a relatively new concept, defined as the nature of patients' situations and the extent of resulting needs. Classifying patients according to the complexity of their care needs can guide integration of services, anticipatory discussions, health service planning, resource management and determination of needs for specialist or general palliative care. However, there is no consistent approach to interpreting and classifying complexity of patient needs. AIM The aim of this article is to identify and describe classification systems for complexity of patient care needs in palliative care. DESIGN Narrative systematic review (PROSPERO registration number CRD42020182102). DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and PsychINFO databases were searched without time limitations. Articles were included that described classification systems for complexity of care requirements in populations with palliative care needs. RESULTS In total, 4301 records were screened, with nine articles identified reporting the use of patient classification systems in populations with palliative care needs. These articles included the use of six classification systems: HexCom, Perroca Scale, AN-SNAP, Hui Major Criteria, IDC-Pal and PALCOM. These systems were heterogenous in the manner they determined complexity of care needs. The HexCom and IDC-Pal systems contained items that covered all domains of complexity as described by Hodiamont; personal, social support, health care team and environment. CONCLUSION Although six classification systems have been developed, they access differing aspects of care needs and their application has been limited. The HexCOM and IDC-Pal systems offer the broadest determinations of complexity from an individual perspective. Further research is needed to apply these systems to populations external to those in which they were developed, and to appreciate how they may integrate with, and impact, clinical care.
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- Matthew Grant
- Centre of Expertise Palliative Care Utrecht, Julius Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre, Utrecht, the Netherlands.,Department of Medicine, St Vincent's Hospital, University of Melbourne, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia
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- Centre of Expertise Palliative Care Utrecht, Julius Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Centre of Expertise Palliative Care Utrecht, Julius Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Lorman-Carbó B, Clua-Espuny JL, Muria-Subirats E, Ballesta-Ors J, González-Henares MA, Fernández-Sáez J, Martín-Luján FM. Complex chronic patients as an emergent group with high risk of intracerebral haemorrhage: an observational cohort study. BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:106. [PMID: 33546615 PMCID: PMC7863444 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02004-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Demographic aging is a generalised event and the proportion of older adults is increasing rapidly worldwide with chronic pathologies, disability, and complexity of health needs. The intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) has devastating consequences in high risk people. This study aims to quantify the incidence of ICH in complex chronic patients (CCP). Methods This is a multicentre, retrospective and community-based cohort study of 3594 CCPs followed up from 01/01/2013 to 31/12/2017 in primary care without a history of previous ICH episode. The cases were identified from clinical records encoded with ICD-10 (10th version of the International Classification of Diseases) in the e-SAP database of the Catalan Health Institute. The main variable was the ICH episode during the study period. Demographic, clinical, functional, cognitive and pharmacological variables were included. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were carried out to identify the variables associated with suffering an ICH. The independent risk factors were obtained from logistic regression models, ruling out the variables included in the HAS-BLED score, to avoid duplication effects. Results are presented as odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). The analysis with the resulting model was also stratified by sex. Results 161 (4.4%) participants suffered an ICH episode. Mean age 87 ± 9 years; 55.9% women. The ICH incidence density was 151/10000 person-years [95%CI 127–174], without differences by sex. Related to subjects without ICH, presented a higher prevalence of arterial hypertension (83.2% vs. 74.9%; p = 0.02), hypercholesterolemia (55.3% vs. 47.4%, p = 0.05), cardiovascular disease (36.6% vs. 28.9%; p = 0.03), and use of antiplatelet drugs (64.0% vs. 52.9%; p = 0.006). 93.2% had a HAS-BLED score ≥ 3. The independent risk factors for ICH were identified: HAS-BLED ≥3 [OR 3.54; 95%CI 1.88–6.68], hypercholesterolemia [OR 1.62; 95%CI 1.11–2.35], and cardiovascular disease [OR 1.48 IC95% 1.05–2.09]. The HAS_BLED ≥3 score showed a high sensitivity [0.93 CI95% 0.89–0.97] and negative predictive value [0.98 (CI95% 0.83–1.12)]. Conclusions In the CCP subgroup the incidence density of ICH was 5–60 times higher than that observed in elder and general population. The use of bleeding risk score as the HAS-BLED scale could improve the preventive approach of those with higher risk of ICH. Trial registration This study was retrospectively registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03247049) on August 11/2017. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12877-021-02004-4.
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- Blanca Lorman-Carbó
- Department of Primary Care, Catalonian Health Institute, EAP Tortosa-est, UUDD Terres de l'Ebre; University Rovira Virgili, Tortosa, Spain
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- Department of Primary Care, Catalonian Health Institute, University Rovira i Virgili, CAP El Temple, Plaça Carrilet s/n. 43500, Tortosa, Catalunya, Spain.
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- Department of Primary Care, Catalonian Health Institute, EAP Tortosa-est, UUDD Terres de l'Ebre, Tortosa, Spain
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- Department of Primary Care, Catalonian Health Institute, Fundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), EAP Alcanar-Sant Carles de la Ràpita, Spain
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- Unitat de Suport a la Recerca Terres de l'Ebre, Fundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Tortosa, Spain
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- Department of Primary Care, Catalonian Health Institute; Fundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol); University Rovira i Virgili, Reus, Spain
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Molina-Mula J, Miguélez-Chamorro A, Taltavull-Aparicio JM, Miralles-Xamena J, Ortego-Mate MDC. Quality of Life and Dependence Degree of Chronic Patients in a Chronicity Care Model. Healthcare (Basel) 2020. [DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare8030293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background: The complex chronic patient is a person with one or several long-term diseases, the clinical management of which are considered difficult and related to cognitive or functional impairment. The chronicity care model deeply affects the quality of life and degree of dependence. Objectives: The objective of this study was to analyse the perceived quality of life and dependence degree in complex chronic patients within a chronicity care model in the Autonomous Communities of Cantabria and the Balearic Islands (Spain). Design: This was a multicentred, transversal, descriptive, and observational study on a cohort of 206 chronic patients included in a chronicity care program. Methods: Patients’ sociodemographic variables, integral valuation, nurse follow-up records, nursing outcomes classification (NOC)/nursing interventions classification (NIC), nurse diagnoses, and hospitalization data were analysed. A descriptive analysis of all data was carried out. The bivariate analysis assessed the relation between covariables and the overall scoring in European Quality of Life Scale (EuroQuol-5D), Barthel, Braden, and Chronic Patient eXperience Assessment Instrument (IEXPAC in the Spanish abbreviation). A multivariate linear regression analysis was conducted. Results: The mean age was 79.4 years (standard deviation (SD) = 9.12; range: 39–94). A percentage of 79.3% of the study population shows functional impairment in one or more activities of daily life. A percentage of 83.3% of patients showed a physical dependence. There is a significant relationship between the gender and kinship degree of the caregiver (χ2 = 18.2; p = 0.001). An overall mean score of 55.38 points in EuroQuol-5D was obtained, along with a 36.87-point satisfaction with the care given in IEXPAC. The overall score correlated positively and significantly with Barthel, Braden, and IEXPAC. The dependence levels improved slightly in the observed patients, which was a very significant outcome in statistical terms (t = 2.08; p = 0.039). A percentage of 66% (R2 = 0.66) of the score variability at the Barthel index could be predicted from Braden scale scoring. Conclusions: Dependence is not only affected by the related pathology, but also by the effect on mobility and daily-life activities, which cause a worse perception of the quality of life. The health-care model based on the case management nurse is having positive effects, especially on dependence and patients with ulcer issues.
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Molina-Mula J, Miguélez-Chamorro A, Taltavull-Aparicio JM, Miralles-Xamena J, Ortego-Mate MDC. Quality of Life and Dependence Degree of Chronic Patients in a Chronicity Care Model. Healthcare (Basel) 2020; 8:E293. [PMID: 32846995 PMCID: PMC7551615 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare8030293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The complex chronic patient is a person with one or several long-term diseases, the clinical management of which are considered difficult and related to cognitive or functional impairment. The chronicity care model deeply affects the quality of life and degree of dependence. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to analyse the perceived quality of life and dependence degree in complex chronic patients within a chronicity care model in the Autonomous Communities of Cantabria and the Balearic Islands (Spain). DESIGN This was a multicentred, transversal, descriptive, and observational study on a cohort of 206 chronic patients included in a chronicity care program. METHODS Patients' sociodemographic variables, integral valuation, nurse follow-up records, nursing outcomes classification (NOC)/nursing interventions classification (NIC), nurse diagnoses, and hospitalization data were analysed. A descriptive analysis of all data was carried out. The bivariate analysis assessed the relation between covariables and the overall scoring in European Quality of Life Scale (EuroQuol-5D), Barthel, Braden, and Chronic Patient eXperience Assessment Instrument (IEXPAC in the Spanish abbreviation). A multivariate linear regression analysis was conducted. RESULTS The mean age was 79.4 years (standard deviation (SD) = 9.12; range: 39-94). A percentage of 79.3% of the study population shows functional impairment in one or more activities of daily life. A percentage of 83.3% of patients showed a physical dependence. There is a significant relationship between the gender and kinship degree of the caregiver (χ2 = 18.2; p = 0.001). An overall mean score of 55.38 points in EuroQuol-5D was obtained, along with a 36.87-point satisfaction with the care given in IEXPAC. The overall score correlated positively and significantly with Barthel, Braden, and IEXPAC. The dependence levels improved slightly in the observed patients, which was a very significant outcome in statistical terms (t = 2.08; p = 0.039). A percentage of 66% (R2 = 0.66) of the score variability at the Barthel index could be predicted from Braden scale scoring. CONCLUSIONS Dependence is not only affected by the related pathology, but also by the effect on mobility and daily-life activities, which cause a worse perception of the quality of life. The health-care model based on the case management nurse is having positive effects, especially on dependence and patients with ulcer issues.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jesús Molina-Mula
- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of the Balearic Islands, 07122 Palma, Spain
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- Chronicity Care, Sociosanitary Coordination and Rare Diseases in the Regional Health Service of the Balearic Islands, 07003 Palma, Spain;
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- Technical Office, Primary Care Service, Scientific Committee, J. Briggs Institute, 07003 Palma, Spain;
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