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Spyreli E, McGowan L, Heery E, Kelly A, Croker H, Lawlor C, O'Neill R, Kelleher CC, McCarthy M, Wall P, Heinen MM. Public beliefs about the consequences of living with obesity in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:1910. [PMID: 36229815 PMCID: PMC9559245 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14280-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to capture public beliefs about living with obesity, examine how these beliefs have changed over time and to explore whether certain characteristics were associated with them in a nationally representative sample of adults from the Republic of Ireland (RoI) and Northern Ireland (NI). Methods A cross-sectional survey employed a random quota sampling approach to recruit a nationally representative sample of 1046 adults across NI and RoI. Telephone interviews captured information on demographics; health behaviours & attitudes; and beliefs about the consequences of obesity (measured using the Obesity Beliefs Scale). Univariable analyses compared beliefs about the consequences of living with obesity between participants with a self-reported healthy weight and those living with overweight or obesity, and non-responders (those for whom weight status could not be ascertained due to missing data). Multiple linear regression examined associations between obesity-related beliefs and socio-demographics, self-rated health and perceived ability to change health behaviours. Multiple linear regression also compared changes in obesity-related beliefs between 2013 and 2020 in the RoI. Results Higher endorsement of the negative outcomes of obesity was significantly associated with living with a healthy weight, higher self-rated health, dietary quality and perceived ability to improve diet and physical activity. Those who lived with overweight, with obesity and non-responders were less likely to endorse the negative consequences of obesity. Those living with obesity and non-responders were also more likely to support there is an increased cost and effort in maintaining a healthy weight. Comparison with survey data from 2013 showed that currently, there is a greater endorsement of the health benefits of maintaining a healthy weight (p < 0001), but also of the increased costs associated with it (p < 0001). Conclusion Beliefs about the consequences of maintaining a healthy body weight are associated with individuals’ weight, self-rated health, diet and perceived ease of adoption of dietary and exercise-related improvements. Beliefs about the health risks of obesity and perceived greater costs associated with maintaining a healthy weight appear to have strengthened over time. Present findings are pertinent to researchers and policy makers involved in the design and framing of interventions to address obesity. Supplementary information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-022-14280-9.
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- Eleni Spyreli
- Centre for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Science, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.
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- Centre for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Science, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Library and Research Service, Oireachtas, Houses of the Oireachtas Service, Dublin, Ireland
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- Centre for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Science, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Population, Policy and Practice Research and Teaching Department, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
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- National Nutrition Surveillance Centre, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Centre for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Science, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- National Nutrition Surveillance Centre, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Cork University Business School, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- National Nutrition Surveillance Centre, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- National Nutrition Surveillance Centre, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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O'Reilly P, Heinen MM, Viljoen K, O'Brien J, Somerville R, Murrin CM, Kelleher CC. A Prospective Analysis of the Relationship between Chronic Diseases and Adiposity in older adults: Findings from the Lifeways Cross-Generation Cohort Study of a Thousand Families 2001-2014. Ir Med J 2016; 109:407. [PMID: 27685878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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This study assesses the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and adult chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus type 2 [DM2], cardiovascular diseases [CVD] and cancers), in grandparents in the Lifeways Cross-Generation Cohort Study. BMI was either measured or reported, at baseline or 10-year follow-up, in 1,244 grandparents. Cumulative morbidity data were recorded at baseline, 3 and 10-year follow-up through questionnaires, General Practice note search, or both. Just over 42% of grandparents were overweight and 32.1% obese. In the multivariate analysis BMI showed a strong linear association with both DM2 (ptrend <0.001) and CVD (ptrend <0.001). There were no significant associations with cancers, but case numbers were small. Results were similar for waist circumference. This prospective study presents novel Irish data and confirms other recent Irish cross-sectional reports on adiposity and adult chronic disease, highlighting the need for effective health promotion interventions in older adults.
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- P O'Reilly
- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4
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van de Glind IM, Heinen MM, Geense WW, Mesters I, Wensing M, van Achterberg T. Exploring the Range of Lifestyle Interventions Used in Dutch Health Care Practice. Health Promot Pract 2016; 17:235-43. [DOI: 10.1177/1524839915627264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background. The application of evidence-based lifestyle interventions is suboptimal, but little is known what interventions are actually used. This study aimed to explore the range of lifestyle interventions used in Dutch ambulatory health care settings. Method. We conducted interviews (n = 67) in purposefully selected hospitals, general practices, and community care organizations. Interviews focused on identifying activities to help patients stop smoking, reduce alcohol consumption, increase physical activity, eat a healthy diet, and lose weight. We also asked who developed the interventions. All reported activities were registered and analyzed. Results. Four categories of health promotion activities emerged: giving advice, making referrals, offering counseling, and providing lifestyle interventions organized separately from the care process. In total, 102 lifestyle interventions were reported. Forty-five interventions were developed by researchers, of which 30 were developed by the Dutch Expert Center on Tobacco Control. Providers did not know the source of 31 interventions. Eighteen interventions were developed by the providers themselves, and eight were based on evidence-based guidelines. Conclusions. Health promotion activities seemed to be widely present in Dutch health care, in particular smoking cessation interventions. Although health care providers use many different interventions, replacing nontested for evidence-based interventions is required.
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- Irene M. van de Glind
- IQ Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- IQ Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- IQ Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- IQ Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- IQ Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Centre for Health Services and Nursing Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Quirke BB, Daly LE, Heinen MM, Kelleher CC. Predictors of Infectious diseases in Traveller Adults in Ireland (2008): A Multivariate Analysis. Eur J Public Health 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckv176.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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van de Glind IM, Heinen MM, Evers AW, van Achterberg T. Goal setting and lifestyle changes in a nurse-led counselling programme for leg ulcer patients: an explorative analysis of nursing records. J Clin Nurs 2015; 24:3576-83. [PMID: 26299380 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To describe goals set in individual nurse-led lifestyle counselling sessions in leg ulcer patients, and to explore patient and goal characteristics in relation to health behaviour change. BACKGROUND Goal setting is increasingly used in nurse-led counselling programmes, but the delivery is often unknown, especially in patient groups for which only recently programmes have been developed, such as patients with venous leg ulcers. DESIGN A secondary analysis of data collected in the intervention arm of a randomised clinical trial of counselling sessions in venous leg ulcer patients. METHODS Nursing records (n = 71) were explored for the number of goals set, topic, quality and course of goals during the trajectory. Furthermore, goals and patient characteristics were compared in relation to health behaviour change. RESULTS Forty-one patients (58%) succeeded in changing their behaviour after setting a goal. Setting goals for conducting leg exercises was chosen by most patients in this study, goals for adherence with compression therapy were chosen the least. Sixty-eight per cent of the goals met criteria for being Specific, Measurable and Time-bound. Patients who achieved behaviour change were significantly younger compared to the patients who did not. Except for age, there were no differences in characteristics between the group that did and did not achieve behaviour change. CONCLUSIONS Goal setting could be improved by setting goals more Specific, Measurable and Time-bound, and by setting goals on an essential topic for behaviour change. This explorative study did not show that goal characteristics, including the quality of goals, were related to patients' behaviour change. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The delivery of goal setting in this programme, and most likely in similar programmes, could be improved. Regular quality checks in daily goal setting practice should be considered. More research is needed into how to best provide health promotion to frail and elderly people.
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- Irene M van de Glind
- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Health, Medical and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands.,Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,KU Leuven's Centre for Health Services and Nursing Research, Leuven, Belgium
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Makai P, Perry M, Robben SHM, Schers HJ, Heinen MM, Olde Rikkert MGM, Melis RF. Evaluation of an eHealth intervention in chronic care for frail older people: why adherence is the first target. J Med Internet Res 2014; 16:e156. [PMID: 24966146 PMCID: PMC4090371 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.3057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2013] [Revised: 02/10/2014] [Accepted: 05/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Older people suffering from frailty often receive fragmented chronic care from multiple professionals. According to the literature, there is an urgent need for coordination of care. Objective The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of an online health community (OHC) intervention for older people with frailty aimed at facilitating multidisciplinary communication. Methods The design was a controlled before-after study with 12 months follow-up in 11 family practices in the eastern part of the Netherlands. Participants consisted of frail older people living in the community requiring multidisciplinary (long-term) care. The intervention used was the health and welfare portal (ZWIP): an OHC for frail elderly patients, their informal caregivers and professionals. ZWIP contains a secure messaging system supplemented by a shared electronic health record. Primary outcomes were scores on the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living scale (IADL), mental health, and social activity limitations. Results There were 290 patients in the intervention group and 392 in the control group. Of these, 76/290 (26.2%) in the intervention group actively used ZWIP. After 12 months follow-up, we observed no significant improvement on primary patient outcomes. ADL improved in the intervention group with a standardized score of 0.21 (P=.27); IADL improved with 0.50 points, P=.64. Conclusions Only a small percentage of frail elderly people in the study intensively used ZWIP, our newly developed and innovative eHealth tool. The use of this OHC did not significantly improve patient outcomes. This was most likely due to the limited use of the OHC, and a relatively short follow-up time. Increasing actual use of eHealth intervention seems a precondition for large-scale evaluation, and earlier adoption before frailty develops may improve later use and effectiveness of ZWIP.
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- Peter Makai
- Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Geriatrics, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
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Robben SHM, Heinen MM, Perry M, van Achterberg T, Olde Rikkert MGM, Schers HJ, Melis RJF. First experiences with a two-step method for discussing goals with community-dwelling frail older people. Health Expect 2013; 18:1559-66. [PMID: 26037690 DOI: 10.1111/hex.12145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although frail older people can be more reluctant to become involved in clinical decision making, they do want professionals to take their concerns and wishes into account. Discussing goals can help professionals to achieve this. OBJECTIVE To describe the development of a two-step method for discussing goals with frail older people in primary care and professionals' first experiences with it. METHODS The method consisted of (i) an open-ended question: If there is one thing we can do for you to improve your situation, what would you like? if necessary, followed by (ii) a bubble diagram with goal subject categories. We reviewed the goals elaborated with the method and surveyed professionals' (primary care nurses and social workers) experiences, using questions concerning time investment, reasons for not formulating goals, and perceived value of the method. RESULTS One hundred and thirty-seven community-dwelling frail older people described 173 goals. These most frequently concerned mobility (n = 43; 24.9%), well-being (n = 52; 30.1%) and social context (n = 57; 32.9%). Professionals (n = 18) were generally positive about the method, as it improved their knowledge about what the frail older person valued. Not all frail older people formulated goals; reasons for this included being perfectly comfortable, not being used to discussing goals or cognitive problems limiting their ability to formulate goals. CONCLUSIONS This two-step method for discussing goals can assist professionals in gaining insight into what a frail older person values. This can guide professionals and frail older people in choosing the most appropriate treatment option, thus increasing frail older people's involvement in decision making.
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- Sarah H M Robben
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Centre for Family Medicine, Geriatric Care and Public Health, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Robben SHM, Heinen MM, Makai P, Olde Rikkert MGM, Perry M, Schers HJ, Melis RJF. [Reducing fragmentation in the care of frail older people: the successful development and implementation of the Health and Welfare Information Portal]. Tijdschr Gerontol Geriatr 2013; 44:59-71. [PMID: 23494689 DOI: 10.1007/s12439-013-0014-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Our fragmented health care systems are insufficiently equipped to provide frail older people with high quality of care. Therefore, we developed the Health and Welfare Information Portal (ZWIP), an e-health intervention which aims (1) to facilitate self-management by frail older people and informal caregivers and (2) to improve collaboration among professionals. The ZWIP is a personal conference table, accessible through a secure internet connection, for multidisciplinary communication and information exchange for frail older people, their informal caregivers and professionals. After development, the ZWIP was implemented in seven general practices, and this process was evaluated by means of a mixed-methods study. Eventually, 290 frail older people and 169 professionals participated in the ZWIP. Most professionals were positive about its implementation. Facilitators for the implementation were the experienced need for improvement of interprofessional collaboration and the user-friendliness of the ZWIP. Barriers were the low computer-literacy of frail older people, start-up problems, preferring personal contact, and limited use of the ZWIP by other professionals. In sum, this article describes the successful development and implementation of the ZWIP, an e-health intervention which can reduce fragmentation in the care of frail older people.
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- S H M Robben
- Arts in opleiding tot klinisch geriater, Afdeling Klinische Geriatrie, UMC St Radboud, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Robben SH, Huisjes M, van Achterberg T, Zuidema SU, Olde Rikkert MG, Schers HJ, Heinen MM, Melis RJ. Filling the Gaps in a Fragmented Health Care System: Development of the Health and Welfare Information Portal (ZWIP). JMIR Res Protoc 2012; 1:e10. [PMID: 23611877 PMCID: PMC3626145 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.1945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2011] [Revised: 02/28/2012] [Accepted: 06/26/2012] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Current health care systems are not optimally designed to meet the needs of our aging populations. First, the fragmentation of care often results in discontinuity of care that can undermine the quality of care provided. Second, patient involvement in care decisions is not sufficiently facilitated. OBJECTIVE To describe the development and the content of a program aimed at: (1) facilitating self-management and shared decision making by frail older people and informal caregivers, and (2) reducing fragmentation of care by improving collaboration among professionals involved in the care of frail older people through a combined multidisciplinary electronic health record (EHR) and personal health record (PHR). METHODS We used intervention mapping to systematically develop our program in six consecutive steps. Throughout this development, the target populations (ie, professionals, frail older people, and informal caregivers) were involved extensively through their participation in semi-structured interviews and working groups. RESULTS We developed the Health and Welfare Information Portal (ZWIP), a personal, Internet-based conference table for multidisciplinary communication and information exchange for frail older people, their informal caregivers, and professionals. Further, we selected and developed methods for implementation of the program, which included an interdisciplinary educational course for professionals involved in the care of frail older people, and planned the evaluation of the program. CONCLUSIONS This paper describes the successful development and the content of the ZWIP as well as the strategies developed for its implementation. Throughout the development, representatives of future users were involved extensively. Future studies will establish the effects of the ZWIP on self-management and shared decision making by frail older people as well as on collaboration among the professionals involved.
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- Sarah Hm Robben
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
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Robben SHM, Perry M, Huisjes M, van Nieuwenhuijzen L, Schers HJ, van Weel C, Rikkert MGMO, van Achterberg T, Heinen MM, Melis RJF. Implementation of an innovative web-based conference table for community-dwelling frail older people, their informal caregivers and professionals: a process evaluation. BMC Health Serv Res 2012; 12:251. [PMID: 22894654 PMCID: PMC3470954 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-12-251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2012] [Accepted: 08/10/2012] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Background Due to fragmentation of care, continuity of care is often limited in the care provided to frail older people. Further, frail older people are not always enabled to become involved in their own care. Therefore, we developed the Health and Welfare Information Portal (ZWIP), a shared Electronic Health Record combined with a communication tool for community-dwelling frail older people and primary care professionals. This article describes the process evaluation of its implementation, and aims to establish (1) the outcomes of the implementation process, (2) which implementation strategies and barriers and facilitators contributed to these outcomes, and (3) how its future implementation could be improved. Methods Mixed methods study, consisting of (1) a survey among professionals (n = 118) and monitoring the use of the ZWIP by frail older people and professionals, followed by (2) semi-structured interviews with purposively selected professionals (n = 12). Results 290 frail older people and 169 professionals participated in the ZWIP. At the end of the implementation period, 55% of frail older people and informal caregivers, and 84% of professionals had logged on to their ZWIP at least once. For professionals, the exposure to the implementation strategies was generally as planned, they considered the interprofessional educational program and the helpdesk very important strategies. However, frail older people’s exposure to the implementation strategies was less than intended. Facilitators for the ZWIP were the perceived need to enhance interprofessional collaboration and the ZWIP application being user-friendly. Barriers included the low computer-literacy of frail older people, a preference for personal communication and limited use of the ZWIP by other professionals and frail older people. Interviewees recommended using the ZWIP for other target populations as well and adding further strategies that may help frail older people to feel more comfortable with computers and the ZWIP. Conclusions This study describes the implementation process of an innovative e-health intervention for community-dwelling frail older people, informal caregivers and primary care professionals. As e-health is an important medium for overcoming fragmentation of healthcare and facilitating patient involvement, but its adoption in everyday practice remains a challenge, the positive results of this implementation are promising.
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- Sarah H M Robben
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Heinen MM, van der Vleuten C, de Rooij MJM, Uden CJT, Evers AWM, van Achterberg T. Physical Activity and Adherence to Compression Therapy in Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 143:1283-8. [DOI: 10.1001/archderm.143.10.1283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Heinen MM, Evers AWM, Van Uden CJT, Van der Vleuten CJM, van de Kerkhof PCM, Van Achterberg T. Sedentary patients with venous or mixed leg ulcers: determinants of physical activity. J Adv Nurs 2007; 60:50-7. [PMID: 17824939 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04376.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM This paper is a report of a study to identify the determinants of physical activity (PA) in patients with venous leg ulcers to develop recommendations for behavioural interventions aimed at enhancing physical activity. BACKGROUND Physical activity promotes wound healing and prevents the recurrence of wounds in venous patients with leg ulcers. Many patients with leg ulcers, however, have a sedentary lifestyle. METHOD A random sample of 25 patients from two clinics were interviewed in 2003 using a combination of prestructured and open-ended questions. All these patients were being treated at an outpatient dermatology clinic and had a leg ulcer with venous or mixed aetiology at the time of the interview or in the month prior to the interview. FINDINGS Only nine of the 25 patients (36%) reported sufficient levels of moderate strenuous physical activity, defined as 30 minutes a day on at least 5 days a week. The results show limited knowledge about the relationship between physical activity and leg ulceration, and low self-efficacy for increasing physical activity. In addition, multi-morbidity, pain and social support were identified as main determinants of physical activity. CONCLUSION Suggestions for improving physical activity levels include influencing knowledge, beliefs and self-efficacy. Patient's individual physical limitations, pain, adequate footwear and social support should be taken into account. Programmes offered by specialized dermatology nurses to stimulate physical activity might fulfil patient needs and help enhance physical activity levels.
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- M M Heinen
- Centre for Quality of Care Research, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Heinen MM, Persoon A, van de Kerkhof P, Otero M, van Achterberg T. Ulcer-related problems and health care needs in patients with venous leg ulceration: a descriptive, cross-sectional study. Int J Nurs Stud 2006; 44:1296-303. [PMID: 16824526 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2006.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2005] [Revised: 04/28/2006] [Accepted: 05/09/2006] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with leg ulceration often have long lasting and recurrent wounds. The treatment exists mainly of wound-care and compression therapy. International literature shows several indications of problems in relation to leg ulceration, but no studies were performed to give a comprehensive overview of all problems identified and care received related to these problems. OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to describe leg ulcer-related problems in patients with leg ulcers based on venous insufficiency or a mixed aetiology. Furthermore, an inventory of current care and care deficits in the care for leg ulcer patients was made. METHODS The study had a descriptive, cross-sectional design. A sample of 141 patients was taken from the population of outpatient clinics of seven hospitals in the Netherlands. Data were collected through patient interviews, questionnaires and wound-observations. Medical information was provided by the dermatologist or derived from the patients' medical file. RESULTS The study identified a number of serious problems. Main problems were pain (85%), outdoor mobility (47%) and problems in finding appropriate footwear (60%). Statistical analysis showed no differences between patients with ulcers based on a venous aetiology and ulcers based on mixed aetiology. Fifty to seventy percent of the patients did not receive any care in relation to these problems. Only a rather small proportion of the patients, however, regarded the help as insufficient. CONCLUSION Care at outpatient clinics is mainly focused on wound care and compression therapy. Pain treatment and care related to problems encountered by patients appears to be insufficient. This is not only affecting the patient's quality of life, but is likely to affect also the healing process and prevention of leg ulcers. Nurses and dermatologist should take their responsibilities in this matter.
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- Maud M Heinen
- Centre for Quality of Care Research (WOK), Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Heinen MM, Bartholomew LK, Wensing M, van de Kerkhof P, van Achterberg T. Supporting adherence and healthy lifestyles in leg ulcer patients: systematic development of the Lively Legs program for dermatology outpatient clinics. Patient Educ Couns 2006; 61:279-91. [PMID: 15964733 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2005.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2004] [Revised: 04/12/2005] [Accepted: 04/16/2005] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of our project was to develop a lifestyle program for leg ulcer patients at outpatient clinics for dermatology. METHODS We used the intervention-mapping (IM) framework for systematically developing theory and evidence based health promotion programs. We started with a needs-assessment. A multidisciplinary project group of health care workers and patients was involved in all five IM steps; formulating proximal program objectives, selecting methods and strategies, producing program components, planning for adoption and implementation and planning for evaluation. Several systematic literature reviews and original studies were performed to support this process. RESULTS Social Cognitive Theory was selected as the main theory behind the program 'Lively Legs' and was combined with elements of Goal-Setting Theory, the precaution adoption model and motivational interviewing. The program is conducted through health counseling by dermatology nurses and was successfully pre-tested. Also, an implementation and evaluation plan were made. CONCLUSION Intervention mapping helped us to succeed in developing a lifestyle program with clear goals and methods, operational strategies and materials and clear procedures. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Coaching leg ulcer patients towards adherence with compression therapy and healthy lifestyles should be taken on without delay. Systematic development of lifestyle programs for other patient groups should be encouraged.
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- Maud M Heinen
- Centre for Quality of Care Research, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Kwazo 229, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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AIM This study explores the relevance of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to nursing diagnoses. BACKGROUND As a multidisciplinary classification of human functioning, the ICF (previously known as ICIDH-2) is potentially relevant to nursing care. However, nurses have rarely used the classification during the 23 years of its existence. METHOD In part 1 of the study, 51 nursing diagnoses from anonymous patients were deliberately selected for diversity from an existing database. The 427 diagnostic elements from these diagnoses (problem statements, aetiological factors, signs and symptoms) were classified, using the ICF, by a panel of six nurses. In part 2 of the study, the panel classified 223 elements from 30 diagnoses of patients they had actually cared for. RESULTS Nearly all diagnostic elements could be classified, most often in the sub-dimensions of body functions and activities. Agreement on appropriate ICF components was 61% for anonymous patients and 75% for familiar patients. Agreement at the more detailed 3-digit level of the classification was 42% for anonymous and 60% for familiar patients. CONCLUSION The ICF has relevance to nursing care. As a general classification, it was not designed by nurses or specifically for nursing care. This can explain some difficulties in using the classification that were identified in this study, as well as the rather low levels of agreement. To resolve these issues and to further improve the classification, nurses should further explore the use of the ICF and participate in future revision processes.
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- M M Heinen
- Centre for Quality of Care Research, Nursing Science, University Medical Centre St Raboud, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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BACKGROUND Current nursing care for leg ulcer patients often focuses on wound care and providing compression therapy. Nurses perceive leg ulcer patients as 'under-served' with regard to problems patients experience in daily life. An overview of patient problems is a first and essential step in the development of comprehensive nursing care. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To gather information about the impact of leg ulcers on patient's daily life as described in quantitative and qualitative studies. DESIGN Systematic literature review. METHODS Medline and Cinahl databases were searched for venous leg ulcer studies, up to 2002; this was followed by the 'snowball method'. Studies were selected in accordance with preset criteria. RESULTS A total of 37 studies was included. All studies report that leg ulcers pose a threat to physical functioning. Furthermore, a negative impact on psychological functioning is reported and, to a lesser degree, on social functioning. Major limitations are pain and immobility, followed by sleep disturbance, lack of energy, limitations in work and leisure activities, worries and frustrations and a lack of self-esteem. Patients have a significantly poorer quality of life compared with healthy people. Finally, patients report problems with regard to follow-up treatment. CONCLUSIONS Having a leg ulcer has a major impact on a patient's life. There are indications of under-treatment of pain. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Keeping in mind that leg ulceration is notorious for its chronic character, the negative impact on patient's life implies that many patients suffer over longer periods of time. This emphasizes the need to focus on quality of life aspects in patient care. There is much to gain, especially concerning pain and mobility. The development of comprehensive care programmes is essential.
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- Anke Persoon
- Department of Nursing Science, University Medical Centre St Radboud, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Heinen MM, van Achterberg T, op Reimer WS, van de Kerkhof PCM, de Laat E. Venous leg ulcer patients: a review of the literature on lifestyle and pain-related interventions. J Clin Nurs 2004; 13:355-66. [PMID: 15009338 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2702.2003.00887.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Having a leg ulcer has a major impact on daily life. Lifestyle is mentioned in most leg ulcer guidelines but mostly without much emphasis on the subject. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Evidence for the effect of nutrition, leg elevation and exercise on the healing of leg ulcers was reconsidered. Furthermore, the evidence for effective pain-related interventions was investigated. DESIGN Systematic literature review. METHODS Medline, Cinahl, Psychinfo and Cochrane were searched for studies on pain related interventions, and the effectiveness of leg elevation, leg exercise and nutritional interventions in patients with venous leg ulceration. RESULTS Some evidence was found to support a positive effect of leg exercises on the endurance and power of the calf muscle and on the haemodynamic status of the limb. There is also evidence for a positive effect of leg elevation during bed rest without compression. No hard evidence was found concerning the effect of enriched or altered nutrition on wound healing. However, there is some evidence of nutritional deficits in this patient group. The use of eutectic mixture of local anaesthetic cream is effective for reducing pain in wound debridement, but pain relief in daily life is insufficiently treated. CONCLUSION There is no real evidence of effectiveness of the investigated lifestyle interventions but there are indications that lifestyle interventions might contribute to healing or prevention of venous leg ulceration. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Although there is no hard evidence, it can be expected that interventions such as nutritional monitoring, guided exercise and leg elevation will have a substantial impact on wound healing in patients with venous leg ulceration. The use of eutectic mixture of local anaesthetic cream can be advised for pain relief with wound debridement. The current lack of effective pain treatment with venous leg ulceration emphasizes the need for effective pain treatment.
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- Maud M Heinen
- Quality of Care Research, Department of Nursing Science, University Medical Centre Nijmegen, St Radboud, The Netherlands.
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