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McParland C, Johnston B, Alassoud B, Drummond M, Farnood A, Purba CIH, Seckin M, Thanthong S. Involving patients and the public in nursing PhD projects: practical guidance, potential benefits and points to consider. Nurse Res 2023; 31:21-29. [PMID: 37731298 DOI: 10.7748/nr.2023.e1891] [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] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Funders, academic publishers and governance bodies increasingly require research to involve patients and the public. This also enables nurse researchers to increase the visibility of scholarly nursing roles, which are poorly understood by the public. There are different approaches to involvement, and a wealth of guidance about how it can and should be implemented. Less is known about how it should be done in the context of a nursing PhD. AIM To discuss the experiences of the authors' nursing research group in involving patients and the public in PhD research, reflect on the benefits to be gained from doing so, and highlight considerations for those planning to involve patients and the public in their doctoral research projects. Discussion It is essential to decide in advance of a study who you will involve, how to reach them and why you are involving patients and the public. Some potential benefits of involvement are: more accessible documentation, refined methods and better research outputs created in collaboration with patients and the public. CONCLUSION Patients and the public should be involved in nursing PhD projects. Not only does this improve the quality of the research and raise the profile of nursing research, but it provides the opportunity for students to learn skills that they can develop further throughout their academic careers. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Obtaining high-quality patient and public involvement is an important skill for nurse researchers. The first steps in acquiring this skill should be taken during research training.
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- Chris McParland
- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
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- director of research, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Scotland, and chief nurse research, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Scotland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
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Schmidt R, Geisler D, Urban D, Pries R, Franzisket C, Voigt C, Ivanova G, Neumuth T, Classen J, Wagner M, Michalski D. Stroke survivors' preferences on assessing patient-reported outcome measures. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2023; 7:124. [PMID: 38032486 PMCID: PMC10689585 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-023-00660-1] [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: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To assess quality of life and unmet needs after stroke, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) have gained increasing attention. However, patients' perspectives on assessing PROMs remain unclear, potentially hindering implementation into clinical practice. Therefore, this study explored patients' preferences on assessing PROMs after ischemic stroke. METHODS A paper-based questionnaire was sent to stroke survivors treated at the Department of Neurology, University of Leipzig, Germany. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL, EQ-5D-5L) and preferences regarding different aspects of data collection to assess PROMs were investigated and linked to socio-demographic and medical characteristics. RESULTS 158 persons were contacted and 80 replies were subsequently analyzed. Mean age was 70.16 years and mean HRQoL was 68.79 (visual analogue scale with a theoretical maximum of 100). Participants showed positive attitudes towards PROMs as they saw potential to improve care of other patients (n = 66/79; 83.54%) or to improve their own situation (n = 53/74; 71.62%). Participants preferred an annual interview after stroke (n = 39/80; 48.75%) and would preferably spend 15-30 min (n = 41/79; 51.90%) to answer a written survey (n = 69/80; 86.25%). The initially treating clinic was preferred as initiator of such surveys (n = 43/79; 54.43%). Stratification revealed that participants with more than 1 h of daily digital media usage preferred email as way of communication. CONCLUSIONS For the first time, this study showed individual preferences on assessing PROMs after ischemic stroke, focusing on the way, time interval, duration, and initiation site of surveys. These insights might help to successfully implement PROMs after stroke and subsequently detect unmet needs and deficits in stroke care.
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- Richard Schmidt
- Department of Neurology, University of Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University of Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University of Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Innovation Center Computer Assisted Surgery (ICCAS), University of Leipzig, 04109, Leipzig, Germany
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- Innovation Center Computer Assisted Surgery (ICCAS), University of Leipzig, 04109, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University of Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University of Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103, Leipzig, Germany.
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Tanay MA, Diez de Los Rios de la Serna C, Boland V, Lopes AMDS, Wingfield K, Chircop D, Dornan M, Suchodolska G, Yıldız Aytaç G, Kurt B, Colomer-Lahiguera S. Patient and public involvement in research: Reflections and experiences of doctoral cancer nurse researchers in Europe. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2023; 64:102351. [PMID: 37290166 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102351] [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: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Early career researchers lack guidance about patient and public involvement (PPI). The overall aim of the study was to explore the knowledge and experiences of using PPI in research among doctoral students who are registered nurses. METHODS This qualitative study included findings generated from reflective essays and focus groups involving ten registered cancer nurses who are undertaking doctoral research. The study has two stages of data collection. Participants initially wrote a reflective essay using a set of guiding questions to structure a response which was subsequently analysed. Two focus groups were then conducted to provide further insight into the themes identified in the reflective essays. Reflective thematic analysis was used to identify, name, and define the final themes. RESULTS There were ten participants from seven countries and were at various stages of their doctoral study. Analysis of data from reflective essays (n = 10) and focus groups (n = 2) identified four themes namely, (a) evolving recognition and appreciation of PPI, (b) embracing PPI and impact on doctoral studies, (c) the influence of the research environment, and (d) the need to empower doctoral students to integrate PPI in their research journey. CONCLUSION Participants reported differing experiences of PPI awareness showing disparity in guidance about PPI for junior researchers across Europe. We recommend provision of early PPI training for doctoral students to support and encourage involvement of patients and the public in their research. Opportunities for sharing PPI experiences to help improve PPI culture in research environments that support doctoral students should be explored.
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- Mary Anne Tanay
- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, United Kingdom.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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- Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare-IUFRS, University of Lausanne, Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerland
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- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, United Kingdom
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University, United Kingdom
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- Department of Oncology & Radiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland
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- Faculty of Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing Department, Hacettepe University, Turkey
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- Faculty of Nursing, Internal Medicine Nursing Department, Hacettepe University, Turkey
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- Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare-IUFRS, University of Lausanne, Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerland
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Fletcher J, Brown M, Hewison M, Swift A, Cooper SC. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and modifiable risk factors in patients with Crohn's disease: A prospective observational study. J Adv Nurs 2023; 79:205-214. [PMID: 36281072 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15476] [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: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIMS To determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in adults with Crohn's Disease (CD) in Birmingham, UK (latitude 52.4°N, -1.9°E) and identify modifiable risk factors. DESIGN/METHOD A nurse-led, single-centre, prospective study was conducted over 5 months in 2019 and 2020 in outpatients with CD, at a tertiary referral hospital in Birmingham UK. Vitamin D (25OHD) levels were measured at a single timepoint by a dried blood spot sample. Modifiable risk factor data were collected including intake of vitamin D-containing foods, use of vitamin D supplements, sun exposure and current smoking. RESULTS Total 150 participants (53.3% male, 79.3% white British). Vitamin D deficiency (25OHD <50 nmol/L) was found in 53.3%. 32.7% of participants took over-the-counter vitamin D supplements and 20.7% used prescribed supplements. We found that diets were generally poor in relation to vitamin D-rich foods. In terms of sun exposure, few (18%) had visited a sunny country recently, and few (6%) covered their whole body with clothing. Most used High Sun Protection Factor (80%) with a median grade of SPF 45. CONCLUSION Patients with CD are at high risk of vitamin D deficiency as defined by 25OHD < 50 nmol/L, with the prevalence of deficiency being highest during the winter months. Patients with CD in the UK are unlikely to maintain vitamin D levels from sunlight exposure, dietary sources or over-the-counter supplements. IMPACT Patients with Crohn's Disease are at high risk of developing vitamin D deficiency but there is little data from the UK at this latitude. We demonstrate the prevalence and severity of vitamin D deficiency in people with Crohn's Disease in the UK. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in this group is high and warrants monitoring by nurses and clinical teams. Nurses and clinical teams should consider strategies for vitamin D supplementation in patients with Crohn's Disease.
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- Jane Fletcher
- Nutrition Nurses, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.,School of Nursing, Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre, Alder Hey Children's NHS Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Nursing, Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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