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Groenen H, Bontekoning N, Jalalzadeh H, Buis DR, Dreissen YEM, Goosen JHM, Graveland H, Griekspoor M, IJpma FFA, van der Laan MJ, Schaad RR, Segers P, van der Zwet WC, Orsini RG, Eskes AM, Wolfhagen N, de Jonge SW, Boermeester MA. Incisional Wound Irrigation for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. JAMA Surg 2024:2817941. [PMID: 38656408 PMCID: PMC11044014 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.0775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Importance Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common postoperative complications and associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and costs. Prophylactic intraoperative incisional wound irrigation is used to reduce the risk of SSIs, and there is great variation in the type of irrigation solutions and their use. Objective To compare the outcomes of different types of incisional prophylactic intraoperative incisional wound irrigation for the prevention of SSIs in all types of surgery. Data Sources PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, and CINAHL databases were searched up to June 12, 2023. Study Selection Included in this study were randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing incisional prophylactic intraoperative incisional wound irrigation with no irrigation or comparing irrigation using different types of solutions, with SSI as a reported outcome. Studies investigating intracavity lavage were excluded. Data Extraction and Synthesis This systematic review and network meta-analysis is reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis statement. Two reviewers independently extracted the data and assessed the risk of bias within individual RCTs using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool and the certainty of evidence using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation framework. A frequentist network meta-analysis was conducted, and relative risks (RRs) with corresponding 95% CIs were reported. Main Outcome and Measure The primary study outcome was SSI. Results A total of 1587 articles were identified, of which 41 RCTs were included in the systematic review, with 17 188 patients reporting 1328 SSIs, resulting in an overall incidence of 7.7%. Compared with no irrigation, antiseptic solutions (RR, 0.60; 95% CI, 0.44-0.81; high level of certainty) and antibiotic solutions (RR, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.29-0.73; low level of certainty) were associated with a beneficial reduction in SSIs. Saline irrigation showed no statistically significant difference compared with no irrigation (RR, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.63-1.09; moderate level of certainty). Conclusions and Relevance This systematic review and network meta-analysis found high-certainty evidence that prophylactic intraoperative incisional wound irrigation with antiseptic solutions was associated with a reduction in SSIs. It is suggested that the use of antibiotic wound irrigation be avoided due to the inferior certainty of evidence for its outcome and global antimicrobial resistance concerns.
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- Hannah Groenen
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
- Department of Neurosurgery, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
- Department of Neurosurgery, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sint Maartenskliniek, Ubbergen, the Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
- Dutch Association of Medical Specialists, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
- Dutch Association of Anaesthesiology (NVA), the Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Infection Prevention, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, the Netherlands
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Musters SC, Kreca S, van Dieren S, van der Wal-Huisman H, Romijn JA, Chaboyer W, Nieveen van Dijkum EJ, Eskes AM. Family caregiver outcomes after participating in a Hospital-based family involvement program after major gastrointestinal surgery: a subgroup analysis of a patient preferred cohort study. Int J Surg 2024:01279778-990000000-01344. [PMID: 38626415 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000001473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Engaging families in postsurgical care is potentially beneficial for improving cancer patient outcomes and quality of care. We developed a family involvement program (FIP) and in this study, we aim to evaluate the impact of the FIP on family caregiver burden and well-being. Moreover, we aim to assess the fidelity of the program. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a preplanned subgroup analysis of a patient-preferred prospective cohort study that included family caregivers of patients who underwent major oncological surgery for gastrointestinal tumors. Only patient-nominated family caregivers could participate in the FIP. Caregivers received structured training in fundamental caregiving tasks from healthcare professionals and then actively participated in these tasks. Caregiver burden and wellbeing were measured four times (at hospital admission, at hospital discharge, and at one and three months post-hospital discharge) using the Caregiver Strain Index+ (CSI+) and the Care-related Quality of Life instrument (CarerQoL-7D). The fidelity of the FIP was assessed by recording completion of care activities. In addition, family caregivers were asked whether they would participate in the FIP again. RESULTS Most of the 152 family caregivers were female (77.6%), and their mean age was 61.3 years (SD=11.6). Median CSI+ scores ranged between -1 and 0 and remained below the cutoff point of experiencing burden. CarerQoL-7D results indicated no significant differences in family caregivers' well-being over time. Upon discharge, over 75% of the family caregivers stated that they would recommend the FIP to others. The highest compliance with all fundamental care activities was observed during postoperative days 2 to 4. CONCLUSION The family caregivers of oncological surgical patients who participated in the FIP exhibited acceptable levels of caregiver burden and well-being. These findings suggest that the FIP is a valuable intervention to equip family caregivers with the skills to navigate the uncertain period following a patient's hospital discharge.
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- Selma Cw Musters
- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Treatment and quality of life, Amsterdam, Meibergdeef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Treatment and quality of life, Amsterdam, Meibergdeef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Treatment and quality of life, Amsterdam, Meibergdeef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, G01 2.03 Gold Coast campus Griffith University, QLD 4222, Australia
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- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Treatment and quality of life, Amsterdam, Meibergdeef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Faculty of Health, Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Treatment and quality of life, Amsterdam, Meibergdeef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, G01 2.03 Gold Coast campus Griffith University, QLD 4222, Australia
- Faculty of Health, Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Musters SC, Coolen CM, Jongerden IP, Schijven MP, Maaskant JM, Eskes AM. Experiences of healthcare professionals, patients and families with video calls to stimulate patient- and family-centred care during hospitalization: A scoping review. J Clin Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38597356 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17155] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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AIM To synthesize the literature on the experiences of patients, families and healthcare professionals with video calls during hospital admission. Second, to investigate facilitators and barriers of implementation of video calls in hospital wards. DESIGN Scoping review. METHODS PubMed, CINAHL and Google Scholar were searched for relevant publications in the period between 2011 and 2023. Publications were selected if they focused on experiences of patients, families or healthcare professionals with video calls between patients and their families; or between families of hospitalized patients and healthcare professionals. Quantitative and qualitative data were summarized in data charting forms. RESULTS Forty-three studies were included. Patients and families were satisfied with video calls as it facilitated daily communication. Family members felt more engaged and felt they could provide support to their loved ones during admission. Healthcare professionals experienced video calls as an effective way to communicate when in-person visits were not allowed. However, they felt that video calls were emotionally difficult as it was hard to provide support at distance and to use communication skills effectively. Assigning local champions and training of healthcare professionals were identified as facilitators for implementation. Technical issues and increased workload were mentioned as main barriers. CONCLUSION Patients, families and healthcare professionals consider video calls as a good alternative when in-person visits are not allowed. Healthcare professionals experience more hesitation towards video calls during admission, as it increases perceived workload. In addition, they are uncertain whether video calls are as effective as in-person conservations. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE CLINICAL PRACTICE When implementing video calls in hospital wards, policymakers and healthcare professionals should select strategies that address the positive aspects of family involvement at distance and the use of digital communication skills. PATIENT CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution.
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- Selma C Musters
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Pediatrics, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Faculty of Health, Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Tobiano G, Chaboyer W, Tong MYT, Eskes AM, Musters SCW, Colquhoun J, Herbert G, Gillespie BM. Post-operative nursing activities to prevent wound complications in patients undergoing colorectal surgeries: A scoping review. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:890-910. [PMID: 38013213 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16933] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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AIMS To identify postoperative interventions and quality improvement initiatives used to prevent wound complications in patients undergoing colorectal surgeries, the types of activities nurses undertake in these interventions/initiatives and how these activities align with nurses' scope of practice. DESIGN A scoping review. DATA SOURCES Three health databases were searched, and backward and forward citation searching occurred in April 2022. Research and quality improvement initiatives included focussed on adult patients undergoing colorectal surgery, from 2010 onwards. Data were extracted about study characteristics, nursing activities and outcomes. The 'Dimensions of the scope of nursing practice' framework was used to classify nursing activities and then the Patterns, Advances, Gaps, Evidence for practice and Research recommendations framework was used to synthesise the review findings. RESULTS Thirty-seven studies were included. These studies often reported negative wound pressure therapy and surgical site infection bundle interventions/initiatives. Nurses' scope of practice was most frequently 'Technical procedure and delegated medical care' meaning nurses frequently acted under doctors' orders, with the most common delegated activity being dressing removal. CONCLUSION The full extent of possible interventions nurses could undertake independently in the postoperative period requires further exploration to improve wound outcomes and capitalise on nurses' professional role. IMPACT STATEMENT Nurses' role in preventing postoperative wound complications is unclear, which may inhibit their ability to influence postoperative outcomes. In the postoperative period, nurses undertake technical activities, under doctors' orders to prevent wound infections. For practice, nurses need to upkeep and audit their technical skills. New avenues for researchers include exploration of independent activities for postoperative nurses and the outcomes of these activities. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE There may be opportunities to broaden nurses' scope of practice to act more autonomously to prevent wound complication. REPORTING METHOD Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION A health consumer interpreted the data and prepared the manuscript.
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- Georgia Tobiano
- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Parklands, Queensland, Australia
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Parklands, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Parklands, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, The Metropolitan University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Parklands, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Faculty of Health, Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Parklands, Queensland, Australia
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- Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Parklands, Queensland, Australia
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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In de Braekt A, Coolen CM, Maaskant JM, de Man-van Ginkel JM, Eskes AM, Jongerden IP. Views of family members on using video calls during the hospital admission of a patient: A qualitative study. J Adv Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38243625 DOI: 10.1111/jan.16060] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Utilization of video calls on hospital wards to facilitate involvement of and communication with family members is still limited. A deeper understanding of the needs and expectations of family members regarding video calls on hospital wards is necessary, to identify potential barriers and facilitate video calls in practice. AIM The aim of this study was to explore the views, expectations and needs of a patient's family members regarding the use of video calls between family members, patients and healthcare professionals, during the patient's hospital admission. METHODS A qualitative study was carried out. Semi-structured interviews with family members of patients admitted to two hospitals were conducted between February and May 2022. Family members of patients admitted to the surgical, internal medicine and gynaecological wards were recruited. RESULTS Twelve family members of patients participated. Family members stated that they perceive video calls as a supplemental option and prefer live visits during hospital admission. They expected video calls to initiate additional moments of contact with healthcare professionals, e.g. to join in medical rounds. When deploying video calls, family members mentioned that adequate instruction and technical support by nurses should be available. CONCLUSION Family members considered video calls valuable when visiting is not possible or to participate in medical rounds or other contacts with healthcare professionals outside of visiting hours. IMPLICATIONS Family members need to be supported in options and use of video calls on hospital wards. Additional knowledge about actual participation in care through video calls is needed as well as the effect on patient, family and healthcare professional outcomes. IMPACT Using video calls on hospital wards can provide family members with flexible alternatives for contact and promote family involvement. REPORTING METHOD COREQ guidelines. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Family members of patients admitted to hospital have contributed by sharing their perspectives in interviews. WHAT DOES THIS PAPER CONTRIBUTE TO THE WIDER GLOBAL CLINICAL COMMUNITY?: Family members perceive additional value from the use of video calls on hospital wards. For family, use of video calls needs to be facilitated with clear instruction materials and support. TRIAL AND PROTOCOL REGISTRATION Amsterdam UMC Medical Ethics Review Committee (ref number W21_508 # 21.560).
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- Anna In de Braekt
- Nursing Science, Program in Clinical Health Sciences, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Medical Centre Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Nursing Science, Program in Clinical Health Sciences, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Nursing Science, Department of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Digital Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Quality and Organization of Care, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Expertise Center for Palliative Care, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Everaars KE, Meulendijks AM, Tjin EP, Eskes AM, Hummelink S, de Laat EH, Ulrich DJ. Microneedling in Abdominal Scarring after DIEP-flap Breast Reconstruction to Improve Scar Quality: A Randomized Controlled Split Scar Trial. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2024; 12:e5487. [PMID: 38268720 PMCID: PMC10807886 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Background Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction leads to large scars in the breast and abdominal region. Common symptoms related to abdominal scarring include changes in color, stiffness, thickness, and irregularity of the skin. The aim of this study was to examine whether microneedling improves the abdominal scar quality after DIEP-flap breast reconstruction. Methods A prospective randomized controlled within subject comparison design (N = 30) was used to study the effect of microneedling treatments on the abdominal scar, versus no treatment. Three electrically powered microneedling sessions were performed every 4 weeks on one side of the abdominal scar. Abdominal scar assessment was performed at baseline and 3-, 6-, and 9-month follow-up using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). Treated and untreated sides were compared using a t test or Wilcoxon signed-rank test in case the data were not normally distributed. Results Twenty-seven women completed the study. Microneedling treatment led to lower POSAS scores compared with the untreated scar side after the 3- and 9-month follow-up. At the 9-month follow-up, the POSAS total score (Mdn = 17, interquartile range = 18.3 versus Mdn = 21.4, interquartile range = 17.5) was statistically lower for the treated side compared with the untreated side, implying a better-appraised scar quality. The observer POSAS total score was statistically lower for the treated side compared with the untreated side. Conclusions Based on patient and observer ratings, overall abdominal scars after DIEP-flap surgery improve significantly after microneedling treatment. Scar symptoms reduce faster under the influence of microneedling treatment compared with no treatment.
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- Kristel E. Everaars
- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Research Center Healthy and Sustainable Living, Research group Innovation in Healthcare Processes in Pharmacology, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Research Center Healthy and Sustainable Living, Research group Innovation in Healthcare Processes in Pharmacology, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Eskes AM, Tobiano G, Carlini J, Kuijpers C, Musters SCW, Chaboyer W. Fundamentally shifting discharge planning and post-hospital care. Int J Nurs Stud 2023; 145:104533. [PMID: 37285731 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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- Anne M Eskes
- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Faculty of Health, Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, G01 2.03, QLD 4222, Australia.
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, G01 2.03, QLD 4222, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, G01 2.03, QLD 4222, Australia; Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Consumer Advisory Group, QLD, Australia
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- Family Caregiver - Consumer Perspective, Swifterbant, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, G01 2.03, QLD 4222, Australia
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Groenen H, Jalalzadeh H, Buis DR, Dreissen YE, Goosen JH, Griekspoor M, Harmsen WJ, IJpma FF, van der Laan MJ, Schaad RR, Segers P, van der Zwet WC, de Jonge SW, Orsini RG, Eskes AM, Wolfhagen N, Boermeester MA. Incisional negative pressure wound therapy for the prevention of surgical site infection: an up-to-date meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. EClinicalMedicine 2023; 62:102105. [PMID: 37538540 PMCID: PMC10393772 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102105] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Background The evidence on prophylactic use of negative pressure wound therapy on primary closed incisional wounds (iNPWT) for the prevention of surgical site infections (SSI) is confusing and ambiguous. Implementation in daily practice is impaired by inconsistent recommendations in current international guidelines and published meta-analyses. More recently, multiple new randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have been published. We aimed to provide an overview of all meta-analyses and their characteristics; to conduct a new and up-to-date systematic review and meta-analysis and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) assessment; and to explore the additive value of new RCTs with a trial sequential analysis (TSA). Methods PubMed, Embase and Cochrane CENTRAL databases were searched from database inception to October 24, 2022. We identified existing meta-analyses covering all surgical specialties and RCTs studying the effect of iNPWT compared with standard dressings in all types of surgery on the incidence of SSI, wound dehiscence, reoperation, seroma, hematoma, mortality, readmission rate, skin blistering, skin necrosis, pain, and adverse effects of the intervention. We calculated relative risks (RR) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI) using a Mantel-Haenszel random-effects model. We assessed publication bias with a comparison-adjusted funnel plot. TSA was used to assess the risk of random error. The certainty of evidence was evaluated using the Cochrane Risk of Bias-2 (RoB2) tool and GRADE approach. This study is registered with PROSPERO, CRD42022312995. Findings We identified eight previously published general meta-analyses investigating iNPWT and compared their results to present meta-analysis. For the updated systematic review, 57 RCTs with 13,744 patients were included in the quantitative analysis for SSI, yielding a RR of 0.67 (95% CI: 0.59-0.76, I2 = 21%) for iNPWT compared with standard dressing. Certainty of evidence was high. Compared with previous meta-analyses, the RR stabilised, and the confidence interval narrowed. In the TSA, the cumulative Z-curve crossed the trial sequential monitoring boundary for benefit, confirming the robustness of the summary effect estimate from the meta-analysis. Interpretation In this up-to-date meta-analysis, GRADE assessment shows high-certainty evidence that iNPWT is effective in reducing SSI, and uncertainty is less than in previous meta-analyses. TSA indicated that further trials are unlikely to change the effect estimate for the outcome SSI; therefore, if future research is to be conducted on iNPWT, it is crucial to consider what the findings will contribute to the existing robust evidence. Funding Dutch Association for Quality Funds Medical Specialists.
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- Hannah Groenen
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, Netherlands
- Department of Neurosurgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, Netherlands
- Department of Neurosurgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, Netherlands
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sint Maartenskliniek, Ubbergen, Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, Netherlands
- Dutch Association of Medical Specialists, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, Netherlands
- Dutch Association of Medical Specialists, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, Netherlands
- Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, Netherlands
- Department of Anesthesiology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, Netherlands
- Dutch Association of Anesthesiology (NVA), Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, Netherlands
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, Netherlands
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Infection Prevention, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Faculty of Health, Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology & Metabolism, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Dutch National Guideline Group for Prevention of Postoperative Surgical Site Infections, Netherlands
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Tobiano G, Chaboyer W, Carlini J, Eskes AM, McInnes E, Latimer S, Boorman R, Moore Z, Fagerdahl AM, Walker RM, Erichsen Andersson A, O'Connor T, Kang E, Probert R, Gillespie BM. Development and validation of a survey designed to measure patient experience of and preference for surgical wound care discharge education: A pilot study. J Tissue Viability 2023:S0965-206X(23)00068-2. [PMID: 37349230 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2023.06.003] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY To develop and undertake validation testing of a survey designed to measure patients' experiences of and preferences for surgical wound care discharge education. MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature review and content analysis was undertaken on patients' experiences of and preferences for surgical wound care discharge education. Four themes were uncovered in the literature (wound care discharge education, preferences for discharge education delivery, participation in wound care decisions and patient ability to manage their surgical wound to prevent wound complications), which guided item generation. Three types of validity testing occurred including: 1) face validity testing by the research team; 2) content validity testing (using Delphi study) with an international panel of experts including patients, clinicians and researchers; and 3) content validity (using pilot-testing) of the survey with seven patients from the target population. RESULTS Initially 106 items were generated from the literature, and of these, 55 items were subjected to content validity testing by an international panel of 41 experts. After two Delphi rounds, 18 items were retained. Most patients provided limited and very minor feedback during pilot-testing. However, pilot-testing resulted in a revised survey administration plan to deliver the survey via telephone, including adding prompts and preambles to items. CONCLUSION An 18-item survey comprised of three groups of items and an individual item was rigorously developed. The survey requires further testing among a larger sample of patients to confirm the items reflect important aspects of patients' experiences of and preferences for surgical wound care discharge education.
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- Georgia Tobiano
- National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Australia.
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia; Skin Wounds and Trauma (SWaT) Research Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ireland
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; Department of Marketing, Griffith University, Australia; Consumer Advisory Group, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia; Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Netherlands
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, Australia; St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM), Australia; Australian Catholic University, Australia
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia; Skin Wounds and Trauma (SWaT) Research Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ireland; School of Nursing & Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ireland; School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Life and Health Sciences Ulster University, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium; Lida Institute, Shanghai, China; Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom; Fakeeh College of Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Research and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia; Division of Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia; Skin Wounds and Trauma (SWaT) Research Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ireland; School of Nursing & Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ireland; Lida Institute, Shanghai, China; Fakeeh College of Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia
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- Stomal Therapy Wound Management Department Division of Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health, Australia
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia
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Tobiano G, Walker RM, Chaboyer W, Carlini J, Webber L, Latimer S, Kang E, Eskes AM, O'Connor T, Perger D, Gillespie BM. Patient experiences of, and preferences for, surgical wound care education. Int Wound J 2023; 20:1687-1699. [PMID: 36494081 PMCID: PMC10088828 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to describe patients' experiences of, and preferences for, surgical wound care discharge education and how these experiences predicted their ability to self-manage their surgical wounds. A telephone survey of 270 surgical patients was conducted across two hospitals two weeks after discharge. Patients preferred verbal (n = 255, 94.8%) and written surgical wound education (n = 178, 66.2%) from medical (n = 229, 85.4%) and nursing staff (n = 211, 78.7%) at discharge. The most frequent education content that patients received was information about follow-up appointments (n = 242, 89.6%) and who to contact in the community with wound care concerns (n = 233, 86.6%). Using logistic regression, patients who perceived that they participated in surgical wound care decisions were 6.5 times more likely to state that they were able to manage their wounds at home. Also, patients who agreed that medical and/or nursing staff discussed wound pain management were 3.1 times more likely to report being able to manage their surgical wounds at home. Only 40% (107/270) of patients actively participated in wound-related decision-making during discharge education. These results uncovered patient preferences, which could be used to optimise discharge education practices. Embedding patient participation into clinical workflows may enhance patients' self-management practices once home.
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- Georgia Tobiano
- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast HealthSouthportQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- School of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- Division of SurgeryPrincess Alexandra HospitalWoolloongabbaQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- School of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- School of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- Department of MarketingGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- School of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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- School of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMCUniversity of AmsterdamAmsterdamthe Netherlands
- Faculty of Health, Center of Expertise Urban VitalityAmsterdam University of Applied SciencesAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- School of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- Skin Wounds and Trauma (SWaT) Research CentreRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health SciencesDublin 2Ireland
- School of Nursing & MidwiferyRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health SciencesDublin 2Ireland
- Lida InstituteShanghaiChina
- Fakeeh College of Medical SciencesJeddahSaudi Arabia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute QueenslandGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast HealthSouthportQueenslandAustralia
- School of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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Mavragani A, Kreca S, van Dieren S, van der Wal-Huisman H, Romijn JA, Chaboyer W, Nieveen van Dijkum EJM, Eskes AM. Activating Relatives to Get Involved in Care After Surgery: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e38028. [PMID: 36440980 PMCID: PMC9862329 DOI: 10.2196/38028] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative complications and readmissions to hospital are factors known to negatively influence the short- and long-term quality of life of patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Active family involvement in activities, such as fundamental care activities, has the potential to improve the quality of health care. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the relationship between active family involvement and outcomes in patients with gastrointestinal cancer after surgery. OBJECTIVE This protocol aims to evaluate the effect of a family involvement program (FIP) on unplanned readmissions of adult patients undergoing surgery for malignant gastrointestinal tumors. Furthermore, the study aims to evaluate the effect of the FIP on family caregiver (FC) burden and their well-being and the fidelity of the FIP. METHODS This cohort study will be conducted in 2 academic hospitals in the Netherlands. The FIP will be offered to adult patients and their FCs. Patients are scheduled for oncological gastrointestinal surgery and have an expected hospital stay of at least 5 days after surgery. FCs must be willing to participate in fundamental care activities during hospitalization and after discharge. Consenting patients and their families will choose to either participate in the FIP or be included in the usual care group. According to the power calculation, we will recruit 150 patients and families in the FIP group and 150 in the usual care group. The intervention group will receive the FIP that consists of information, shared goal setting, task-oriented training, participation in fundamental care, presence of FCs during ward rounds, and rooming-in for at least 8 hours a day. Patients in the comparison group will receive usual postoperative care. The primary outcome measure is the number of unplanned readmissions up to 30 days after surgery. Several secondary outcomes will be collected, that is, total number of complications (sensitive to fundamental care activities) at 30 and 90 days after surgery, emergency department visits, intensive care unit admissions up to 30 and 90 days after surgery, hospital length of stay, patients' quality of life, and the amount of home care needed after discharge. FC outcomes are caregiver burden and well-being up to 90 days after participating in the FIP. To evaluate fidelity, we will check whether the FIP is executed as intended. Univariable regression and multivariable regression analyses will be conducted. RESULTS The first participant was enrolled in April 2019. The follow-up period of the last participant ended in May 2022. The study was funded by an unrestricted grant of the University hospital in 2018. We aim to publish the results in 2023. CONCLUSIONS This study will provide evidence on outcomes from a FIP and will provide health care professionals practical tools for family involvement in the oncological surgical care setting. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/38028.
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Cancer Center Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Cancer Center Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism and Cancer Center Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam,, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Cancer Center Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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Maaskant JM, van Wessel IME, Seller-Boersma AS, Jongerden I, Paulus F, Eskes AM. Nurses' Attitudes Regarding Family-Centered Care: Psychometric Properties and Survey Findings. J Nurs Meas 2022; 30:733-747. [PMID: 36526421 DOI: 10.1891/jnm-d-21-00024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background and Purpose: Measuring the attitude of nurses toward the importance of involving families in nursing care is essential to implement family-centered care. We aim to examine the reliability and factor structure of the Families' Importance in Nursing Care-Nurses' Attitudes questionnaire (FINC-NA-R). Methods: The psychometric properties of the FINC-NA-R were tested and the Dutch-revised version was used to assess the attitude of the nurses. Results: Principal component analysis confirmed a four-factor structure and the removal of four items achieved strong evidence of structural validity and internal consistency. Conclusions: The Dutch FINC-NA-R appeared to be a valid instrument to measure the attitude of nurses toward family-centered care.
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Brugman IM, Visser A, Maaskant JM, Geerlings SE, Eskes AM. The Evaluation of an Interprofessional QI Program: A Qualitative Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:10087. [PMID: 36011718 PMCID: PMC9408409 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191610087] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Background: Quality Improvement (QI) is the key for every healthcare organization. QI programs may help healthcare professionals to develop the needed skills for interprofessional collaboration through interprofessional education. Furthermore, the role of diversity in QI teams is not yet fully understood. This evaluation study aimed to obtain in-depth insights into the expectations and experiences of different stakeholders of a hospital-wide interprofessional QI program. Methods: This qualitative study builds upon 20 semi-structured interviews with participants and two focus groups with the coaches and program advisory board members of this QI program. Data were coded and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Three themes emerged from the analysis: "interprofessional education", "networking" and "motivation: presence with pitfalls". Working within interprofessional project groups was valuable, because participants with different experiences and skills helped to move the QI project forward. It was simultaneously challenging because IPE was new and revealed problems with hierarchy, communication and planning. Networking was also deemed valuable, but a shared space to keep in contact after finalizing the program was missing. The participants were highly motivated to finish their QI project, but they underestimated the challenges. Conclusions: A hospital-wide QI program must explicitly pay attention to interprofessional collaboration and networking. Leaders of the QI program must cherish the motivation of the participants and make sure that the QI projects are realistic.
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- Ilja M. Brugman
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Infection, Immunity and Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- ACHIEVE, Centre of Applied Research, Faculty of Health, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, 1105 BD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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op ‘t Hoog SAJJ, Eskes AM, van Oers JAH, Boerrigter JL, Prins-Smulders MWJC, Oomen M, van der Hoeven JG, Vermeulen H, Vloet LCM. A Quality Improvement Project to Support Post-Intensive Care Unit Patients with COVID-19: Structured Telephone Support. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:9689. [PMID: 35955045 PMCID: PMC9368104 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159689] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND More than 50% of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors suffer from long-lasting physical, psychosocial, and cognitive health impairments, also called "post-intensive care syndrome" (PICS). Intensive care admission during the COVID-19 pandemic was especially uncertain and stressful, both for patients and for their family. An additional risk of developing symptoms of PICS was feared in the absence of structural aftercare for the patient and family shortly after discharge from the hospital. The purpose of this quality improvement study was to identify PICS symptoms and to support post-intensive care patients and families in the transition from the hospital to the home. Therefore, we offered post-ICU patients and families structured telephone support (STS). METHODS This was a quality improvement study during the 2019 COVID-19 pandemic. A project team developed and implemented a tool to structure telephone calls to identify and order symptoms according to the PICS framework and to give individual support based on this information. We supported post-ICU patients diagnosed with COVID-19 pneumonia and their family caregivers within four weeks after hospital discharge. The reported findings were both quantitative and qualitative. RESULTS Forty-six post-ICU patients received structured telephone support and reported symptoms in at least one of the three domains of the PICS framework. More than half of the patients experienced a loss of strength or condition and fatigue. Cognitive and psychological impairments were reported less frequently. Family caregivers reported fewer impairments concerning fatigue and sleeping problems and expressed a need for a continuity of care. Based on the obtained information, the ICU nurse practitioners were able to check if individual care plans were optimal and clear and, if indicated, initiated disciplines to optimize further follow-up. CONCLUSIONS The implementation of the STS tool gave insight in the impairments of post-ICU patients. Surprisingly, family caregivers expressed fewer impairments. Giving support early after hospital discharge in a structured way may contribute to providing guidance in the individual care plans and treatment of the early symptoms of PICS (-F).
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- Sabine A. J. J. op ‘t Hoog
- Department of Intensive Care, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, 5022 GC Tilburg, The Netherlands
- Research Department of Emergency and Critical Care, HAN University of Applied Science, 6525 EN Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amerstam UMC, University of Amsterdam, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4222, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, 5022 GC Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amerstam UMC, University of Amsterdam, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, 5022 GC Tilburg, The Netherlands
- Research Department of Emergency and Critical Care, HAN University of Applied Science, 6525 EN Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, 5022 GC Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Radboud University Medical Centre, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences IQ Healthcare, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Foundation Family and Patient Centered Intensive Care, 1801 GB Alkmaar, The Netherlands
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- Research Department of Emergency and Critical Care, HAN University of Applied Science, 6525 EN Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences IQ Healthcare, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Foundation Family and Patient Centered Intensive Care, 1801 GB Alkmaar, The Netherlands
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Bloemberg D, Musters SCW, Wal-Huisman HVD, Dieren SV, Nieveen van Dijkum EJM, Eskes AM. Impact of family visit restrictions due to COVID-19 policy on patient outcomes: A cohort study. J Adv Nurs 2022; 78:4042-4053. [PMID: 35699245 PMCID: PMC9350069 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Aim To investigate the impact of family visit restrictions during the COVID‐19 pandemic on deliriums, falls, pneumonia, pressure ulcers and readmissions among surgical inpatients with gastrointestinal (oncologic) diseases. Design Cohort study. Methods This study was conducted among adult inpatients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery in two academic hospitals. During the COVID‐19 outbreak in 2020, over a 10‐week period, one cohort was subjected to family visit restrictions. Per patient, one person per day was allowed to visit for a maximum of 30 min. This cohort was compared with another cohort in which patients were not subjected to such restrictions during a 10‐week period in 2019. Logistic regression analyses were used to investigate the impact of the restrictions on deliriums, falls, pneumonia, pressure ulcers and readmissions. Results In total, 287 patients were included in the 2020 cohort and 243 in the 2019 cohort. No differences were observed in the cohorts with respect to baseline characteristics. Logistic regression analyses showed no significant differences in deliriums, falls, pneumonia, pressure ulcers and readmissions between the cohorts. Conclusion We cautiously conclude that the family visit restrictions during the COVID‐19 pandemic did not contribute to deliriums, falls, pneumonia, pressure ulcers or readmissions in surgical patients with gastrointestinal (oncologic) diseases. Impact COVID‐19 influenced family‐centred care due to family visit restrictions. Nurses need to continue monitoring outcomes known to be sensitive to family‐centred care to gain insight into the effects of visit restrictions and share the results in order to include nurses' perspectives in COVID‐19‐decision‐making. Re‐implementing of family visit restrictions should be carefully considered in policy‐making.
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- Daphne Bloemberg
- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, G40 Griffith Health Centre, Level 8.86 Gold Coast campus Griffith University, Nathan, Qld, Australia
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Janssen AH, van Bruggen-van der Lugt AW, Wegdam JA, de Vries Reilingh TS, van Dieren S, Vermeulen H, Eskes AM. The association of potential prognostic determinants to nonadherence to negative pressure wound therapy: An exploratory prospective prognostic study. Surgery 2022; 172:349-357. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2022.01.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Boerrigter JL, Geelen SJG, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Bemelman WA, van Dieren S, de Man-van Ginkel JM, van der Schaaf M, Eskes AM, Besselink MG. Extended mobility scale (AMEXO) for assessing mobilization and setting goals after gastrointestinal and oncological surgery: a before-after study. BMC Surg 2022; 22:38. [PMID: 35109840 PMCID: PMC8812167 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01445-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Background Early structured mobilization has become a key element of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery programs to improve patient outcomes and decrease length of hospital stay. With the intention to assess and improve early mobilization levels, the 8-point ordinal John Hopkins Highest Level of Mobility (JH-HLM) scale was implemented at two gastrointestinal and oncological surgery wards in the Netherlands. After the implementation, however, healthcare professionals perceived a ceiling effect in assessing mobilization after gastrointestinal and oncological surgery. This study aimed to quantify this perceived ceiling effect, and aimed to determine if extending the JH-HLM scale with four additional response categories into the AMsterdam UMC EXtension of the JOhn HOpkins Highest Level of mObility (AMEXO) scale reduced this ceiling effect. Methods All patients who underwent gastrointestinal and oncological surgery and had a mobility score on the first postoperative day before (July–December 2018) or after (July–December 2019) extending the JH-HLM into the AMEXO scale were included. The primary outcome was the before-after difference in the percentage of ceiling effects on the first three postoperative days. Furthermore, the before-after changes and distributions in mobility scores were evaluated. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis were used to assess these differences. Results Overall, 373 patients were included (JH-HLM n = 135; AMEXO n = 238). On the first postoperative day, 61 (45.2%) patients scored the highest possible mobility score before extending the JH-HLM into the AMEXO as compared to 4 (1.7%) patients after (OR = 0.021, CI = 0.007–0.059, p < 0.001). During the first three postoperative days, 118 (87.4%) patients scored the highest possible mobility score before compared to 40 (16.8%) patients after (OR = 0.028, CI = 0.013–0.060, p < 0.001). A change in mobility was observed in 88 (65.2%) patients before as compared to 225 (94.5%) patients after (OR = 9.101, CI = 4.046–20.476, p < 0.001). Of these 225 patients, the four additional response categories were used in 165 (73.3%) patients. Conclusions A substantial ceiling effect was present in assessing early mobilization in patients after gastrointestinal and oncological surgery using the JH-HLM. Extending the JH-HLM into the AMEXO scale decreased the ceiling effect significantly, making the tool more appropriate to assess early mobilization and set daily mobilization goals after gastrointestinal and oncological surgery. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12893-021-01445-3.
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- José L Boerrigter
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Nursing Sciences, Program in Clinical Health Sciences, University Medical Center Utrecht, University Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Nursing Sciences, Program in Clinical Health Sciences, University Medical Center Utrecht, University Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Nursing Science, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, University Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Faculty of Health, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Smits MAA, Boezeman EJ, Nieuwenhuijsen K, de Boer AGEM, Nieveen van Dijkum EJM, Eskes AM. Family involvement on nursing wards and the role conflicts experienced by surgical nurses: A multicentre cross-sectional study. Scand J Caring Sci 2021; 36:706-716. [PMID: 34506049 PMCID: PMC9542550 DOI: 10.1111/scs.13032] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine among surgical nurses whether work-role conflict, work-role ambiguity, respect, distress and trust in collaboration due to interactions with family caregivers in the nursing ward are associated with the quality of contact with patients and their families. METHODS A multicentre cross-sectional study was conducted between January and March 2020. Surgical nurses completed a questionnaire recording work-role conflict, work-role ambiguity, sense of respect, distress, trust in collaboration and quality of contact with patients and their families. Data were analysed using correlation analysis, multiple linear regression analysis and mediation regression analysis. RESULTS A total of 135 nurses completed the questionnaire. The correlation analysis showed significant correlations between nurses' impaired quality of contact with patients and their families and nurses' work-role conflicts, work-role ambiguity, trust in collaboration and distress (p < 0.05). The multiple regression analyses corroborated that work-role conflict and distress were significantly and positively associated with impaired quality of contact. Furthermore, mediation regression analysis showed that work-role conflict was associated indirectly and significantly with quality of contact through distress. CONCLUSION Work-role conflict due to having family caregivers involved in the care of hospitalised patients is significantly associated with nurses' distress and quality of contact with patients and their families.
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- Marte A A Smits
- Nursing Sciences, Program in Clinical Health Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.,Department of Surgery, Reinier de Graaf Hospital, Delft, the Netherlands.,Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC Location AMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC Location AMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC Location AMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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Ronde EM, Heidsma CM, Eskes AM, Schopman JE, Nieveen van Dijkum EJM. Health-related quality of life and treatment effects in patients with well-differentiated gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2021; 30:e13504. [PMID: 34462979 PMCID: PMC9286581 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13504] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Introduction Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEPNENs) are often diagnosed in an advanced stage. As the optimal sequence of therapy remains largely unclear, all treatment‐related outcomes, including health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) prospects, should be assessed according to patients' preferences. Methods A targeted search was performed in PubMed and EMBASE to identify studies on treatment effect and HRQoL, measured using the EORTC QLQ‐C30 tool, in patients with advanced, well‐differentiated GEPNENs. Study quality was assessed, and meta‐analyses were performed for global health status/QOL and tumour response. Results The search yielded 1,322 records, and 20 studies were included, examining somatostatin analogues (SSA), peptide receptor radionuclide therapies (PRRT), chemotherapy, SSA‐based combination therapies, and targeted therapies. Global HRQoL was stable, and rates for disease stabilisation were moderate to high across all treatments. Meta‐analyses for global health status/QOL after SSA treatment were not significant (mean difference: –0.3 [95% CI: −1.3 to 0.7]). The highest pooled overall tumour response rate was 33% (95% CI: 24–45%) for PRRT. The highest pooled clinical benefit rate was 94% (95% CI: 65–99%) for chemotherapy. Conclusion All treatments appeared beneficial for disease stabilisation while maintaining stable global health status/QOL. High‐quality HRQoL reporting was lacking. HRQoL should be a central outcome next to well‐established outcomes.
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- Elsa M Ronde
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Hengeveld B, Maaskant JM, Lindeboom R, Marshall AP, Vermeulen H, Eskes AM. Nursing competencies for family-centred care in the hospital setting: A multinational Q-methodology study. J Adv Nurs 2021; 77:1783-1799. [PMID: 33314342 PMCID: PMC8048472 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIM to identify: (1) nursing competencies for FCC in a hospital setting; and (2) to explore perspectives on these competencies among Dutch and Australian professionals including lecturers, researchers, Registered Nurses and policy makers. DESIGN A multinational cross-sectional study using Q-methodology. METHODS First, an integrative review was carried out to identify known competencies regarding FCC and to develop the Q-set (search up to July 2018). Second, purposive sampling was used to ensure stakeholder involvement. Third, participants sorted the Q-set using a web-based system between May and August 2019. Lastly, the data were analysed using a by-person factor analysis. The commentaries on the five highest and lowest ranked competencies were thematically analysed. RESULTS The integrative review identified 43 articles from which 72 competencies were identified. In total 69 participants completed the Q-sorting. We extracted two factors with an explained variance of 24%. The low explained variance hampered labelling. Based on a post-hoc qualitative analysis, four themes emerged from the competencies that were considered most important, namely: (a) believed preconditions for FCC; (b) promote a partnership between nurses, patients and families; (c) be a basic element of nursing; and (d) represent a necessary positive attitude and strong beliefs of the added value of FCC. Three themes appeared from the competencies that were considered least important because they: (a) were not considered a specific nursing competency; (b) demand a multidisciplinary approach; or (c) require that patients and families take own responsibility. CONCLUSIONS Among healthcare professionals, there is substantial disagreement on which nursing competencies are deemed most important for FCC. IMPACT Our set of competencies can be used to guide education and evaluate practicing nurses in hospitals. These findings are valuable to consider different views on FCC before implementation of new FCC interventions into nursing practice.
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- Bram Hengeveld
- LivioEnschedethe Netherlands
- VilansUtrechtthe Netherlands
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- Emma Children’s HospitalAmsterdam UMC, University of AmsterdamAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Biostatistics and BioinformaticsAmsterdam UMC, University of AmsterdamAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Menzies Health Institute QueenslandSchool of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversitySouthportQueenslandAustralia
- Gold Coast HealthSouthportQueenslandAustralia
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- Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare (IQ healthcare)Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health SciencesNijmegenthe Netherlands
- Faculty of Health and Social StudiesHAN University of Applied SciencesNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Menzies Health Institute QueenslandSchool of Nursing and MidwiferyGriffith UniversitySouthportQueenslandAustralia
- Department of SurgeryAmsterdam UMC, University of AmsterdamAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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van Noort HHJ, Eskes AM, Vermeulen H, Besselink MG, Moeling M, Ubbink DT, Huisman-de Waal G, Witteman BJM. Fasting habits over a 10-year period: An observational study on adherence to preoperative fasting and postoperative restoration of oral intake in 2 Dutch hospitals. Surgery 2021; 170:532-540. [PMID: 33712307 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2021.01.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Since 1999, international guidelines recommend fasting from solid foods up to 6 hours and clear liquids up to 2 hours before surgery. Early recovery after surgery programs recommend restoration of oral intake as soon as possible. This study determines adherence to these guidelines up to 20 years after its introduction. METHODS A 2-center observational study with a 10-year interval was performed in the Netherlands. In period 1 (2009), preoperative fasting time was observed as primary outcome. In period 2 (2019), preoperative fasting and postoperative restoration of oral intake were observed. Fasting times were collected using an interview-assisted questionnaire. RESULTS During both periods, 311 patients were included from vascular, trauma, orthopedic, urological, oncological, gastrointestinal, and ear-nose-throat and maxillary surgical units. Duration of preoperative fasting was prolonged in 290 (90.3%) patients for solid foods and in 208 (67.8%) patients for clear liquids. Median duration of preoperative fasting from solid foods and clear liquids was respectively 2.5 and 3 times the recommended 6 and 2 hours, with no improvements from one period to another. Postoperative food intake was resumed within 4 hours in 30.7% of the patients. Median duration of perioperative fasting was 23:46 hours (interquartile range 20:00-30:30 hours) for solid foods and 11:00 hours (interquartile range 7:53-16:00 hours) for clear liquids. CONCLUSION Old habits die hard. Despite 20 years of fasting guidelines, surgical patients are still exposed erroneously to prolonged fasting in 2 hospitals. Patients should be encouraged to eat and drink until 6 and 2 hours, respectively, before surgery and to restart eating after surgery.
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- Harm H J van Noort
- Department of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Sports, Department of Surgery, Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Ede, The Netherlands; Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia. https://twitter.com/Anne_Eskes
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- Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Faculty of Health and Social Studies, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. https://twitter.com/hvermeulen67
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Cancer Center Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. https://twitter.com/MarcBesselink
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health, Nutrition and Sports, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. https://twitter.com/getty_huisman
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Ede, The Netherlands; Division of Nutrition and Disease, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
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Gillespie BM, Latimer S, Walker RM, McInnes E, Moore Z, Eskes AM, Li Z, Schoonhoven L, Boorman RJ, Chaboyer W. The quality and clinical applicability of recommendations in pressure injury guidelines: A systematic review of clinical practice guidelines. Int J Nurs Stud 2021; 115:103857. [PMID: 33508730 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pressure injuries are one of the most frequently occurring, yet preventable hospital-acquired adverse events. Given there are many clinical practice guidelines available on the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries, it is useful to understand the quality of these guidelines and the clinical application of their recommendations. OBJECTIVE To critically evaluate the quality and applicability of the recommendations in pressure injury prevention and treatment clinical practice guidelines. DESIGN Systematic review, reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. DATA SOURCES We systematically searched the literature published from 2005 to 2020 using MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, the Cochrane Library, ProQuest and PubMed electronic databases, and nine guideline repositories. REVIEW METHODS We assessed overall quality using the validated Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) and AGREE Recommendation Excellence (AGREE-REX) tools. Overall % mean scores across AGREE II and AGREE-REX domains were calculated for each guideline. Clinical practice guidelines were then ranked in tertiles based on "high", "moderate" or "low" quality. The review protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews. RESULTS Initial combined database and repository searches yielded 3247 documents. Of these,73 full text documents were reviewed. The final analysis included 12 complete guidelines and 14 related documents. Overall AGREE II scores ranged from 32% to 96% while AGREE-REX scores were generally lower ranging from 10% to 75%. Combined % mean scores across AGREE II and AGREE-REX criteria suggest that four guidelines were ranked as "high" (range 69% to 85%) and are recommended without modification. These included; the 2019 International Guideline, the 2016 Canadian Guideline, the 2014 NICE Guideline, and the 2013 Belgian Guideline. CONCLUSIONS There is disparity in the quality of the included guidelines, however four high quality guidelines are available. These guidelines could ideally be implemented in daily practice and adapted to local policies.
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- Brigid M Gillespie
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; Menzies Institute of Health Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; Gold Coast University Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia.
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; Menzies Institute of Health Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; Menzies Institute of Health Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; Division of Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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- St Vincent's Health Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia; St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Surgery, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Ultrecht University, Ultrecht, The Netherlands; School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, United Kingdom.
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; Menzies Institute of Health Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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Janssen AHJ, Wegdam JA, de Vries Reilingh TS, Vermeulen H, Eskes AM. Which determinants are considered to be important for adherence to Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: A multimethods study. J Tissue Viability 2021; 30:250-255. [PMID: 33581961 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2021.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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AIM To explore the extent of patients that choose to cease Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) prematurely in a clinical setting, and to explore the determinants of nonadherence. METHOD This study exists out of: (1) a retrospective study to assess the number of patients who ceased NPWT prematurely; (2) a narrative review (NR) to identify determinants of nonadherence; and (3) a survey among wound care specialists to explore specific determinants of nonadherence to NPWT. RESULTS (1) Based on the retrospective study, 20% ceased NPWT prematurely because of experienced limitations in daily activities. (2) Based on 22 studies, 23 determinants that might influence nonadherence were identified and added as questions in the survey. (3) Twenty-two percent (n = 136) wound care specialists completed the survey. Confidence with the healthcare team, consistency in therapy advices, coping with pain, former negative experiences with NPWT, a normal activity pattern, social support from family or friends, and support from the healthcare team were identified as highly relevant determinants of nonadherence to NPWT. Only religion scored distinctively lower. CONCLUSION This study is a first step in exploring the determinants of nonadherence to NPWT. In 20% NPWT was prematurely ceased at the request of the patient, this means that this therapy may have not been the best choice of therapy for this particular patient. The identification of potential determinants of nonadherence may help healthcare professionals in their dialogue with patients. The next step should be a prognostic study to assess which determinants best predict adherence to NPWT.
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- Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare (IQ Healthcare) Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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Sanders FRK, Penning D, Backes M, Dingemans SA, van Dieren S, Eskes AM, Goslings JC, Kloen P, Mathôt RAA, Schep NWL, Spijkerman IJB, Schepers T. Wound infection following implant removal of foot, ankle, lower leg or patella; a protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial investigating the (cost-)effectiveness of 2 g of prophylactic cefazolin compared to placebo (WIFI-2 trial). BMC Surg 2021; 21:69. [PMID: 33522909 PMCID: PMC7849087 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-020-01024-y] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Elective implant removal (IR) after fracture fixation is one of the most common procedures within (orthopedic) trauma surgery. The rate of surgical site infections (SSIs) in this procedure is quite high, especially below the level of the knee. Antibiotic prophylaxis is not routinely prescribed, even though it has proved to lower SSI rates in other (orthopedic) trauma surgical procedures. The primary objective is to study the effectiveness of a single intravenous dose of 2 g of cefazolin on SSIs after IR following fixation of foot, ankle and/or lower leg fractures. Methods This is a multicenter, double-blind placebo controlled trial with a superiority design, including adult patients undergoing elective implant removal after fixation of a fracture of foot, ankle, lower leg or patella. Exclusion criteria are: an active infection, current antibiotic treatment, or a medical condition contraindicating prophylaxis with cefazolin including allergy. Patients are randomized to receive a single preoperative intravenous dose of either 2 g of cefazolin or a placebo (NaCl). The primary analysis will be an intention-to-treat comparison of the proportion of patients with a SSI at 90 days after IR in both groups. Discussion If 2 g of prophylactic cefazolin proves to be both effective and cost-effective in preventing SSI, this would have implications for current guidelines. Combined with the high infection rate of IR which previous studies have shown, it would be sufficiently substantiated for guidelines to suggest protocolled use of prophylactic antibiotics in IR of foot, ankle, lower leg or patella. Trial registration Nederlands Trial Register (NTR): NL8284, registered on 9th of January 2020, https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/8284
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- Fay R K Sanders
- Trauma Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Loc. AMC, G4-137, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Loc. AMC, G4-137, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Loc. AMC, G4-137, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Loc. AMC, G4-137, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Loc. AMC, G4-137, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Loc. AMC, G4-137, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Surgery, OLVG, Loc. West, Jan Tooropstraat 164, 1061 AE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Loc. AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Hospital Pharmacy, Amsterdam UMC, Loc. AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Surgery, Maasstad Ziekenhuis, Maasstadweg 21, 3079 DZ, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Medical Microbiology, Amsterdam UMC, Loc. AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Loc. AMC, G4-137, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Janssen AH, Wegdam JA, de Vries Reilingh TS, Eskes AM, Vermeulen H. Negative pressure wound therapy for patients with hard-to-heal wounds: a systematic review. J Wound Care 2020; 29:206-212. [PMID: 32281512 DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2020.29.4.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Despite the lack of evidence, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is commonly used in patients with hard-to-heal wounds. In our medical centre, one third of patients with abdominal wounds infected postoperatively end this therapy prematurely due to negative experiences and prefer standard wound care. This study was designed to explore the effects of NPWT on quality of life (QoL). METHOD A search from 2000 to 2019 in eight databases was performed to identify qualitative studies of patients treated with NPWT. Studies were selected by two independent reviewers, who appraised the methodological quality, extracted and structured the data and performed content analysis. RESULTS A total of five qualitative studies with good methodological quality, incorporating 51 individual patients, were included. After content analysis, four major themes emerged: reduced freedom of movement caused by an electric device; decreased self-esteem; increased social and professional dependency; and gaining self-control. CONCLUSION NPWT has major effects on the physical, psychological and social domains of QoL. Knowledge of these effects may lead to improved treatment decisions for patients with hard-to-heal wounds regarding use of NPWT or standard wound care.
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare (IQ Healthcare) Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Gillespie BM, Walker RM, McInnes E, Moore Z, Eskes AM, O'Connor T, Harbeck E, White C, Scott IA, Vermeulen H, Chaboyer W. Preoperative and postoperative recommendations to surgical wound care interventions: A systematic meta-review of Cochrane reviews. Int J Nurs Stud 2019; 102:103486. [PMID: 31810020 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The increasing numbers of surgeries involving high risk, multi-morbid patients, coupled with inconsistencies in the practice of perioperative surgical wound care, increases patients' risk of surgical site infection and other wound complications. OBJECTIVES To synthesise and evaluate the recommendations for nursing practice and research from published systematic reviews in the Cochrane Library on nurse-led preoperative prophylaxis and postoperative surgical wound care interventions used or initiated by nurses. DESIGN Meta-review, guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. DATA SOURCES The Cochrane Library database. REVIEW METHODS All Cochrane Systematic Reviews were eligible. Two reviewers independently selected the reviews and extracted data. One reviewer appraised the methodological quality of the included reviews using A MeaSurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews 2 checklist. A second reviewer independently verified these appraisals. The review protocol was registered with the Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews. RESULTS Twenty-two Cochrane reviews met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 11 reviews focused on preoperative interventions to prevent infection, while 12 focused on postoperative interventions (one review assessed both pre-postoperative interventions). Across all reviews, 14 (63.6%) made at least one recommendation to undertake a specific practice, while two reviews (9.1%) made at least one specific recommendation not to undertake a practice. In relation to recommendations for further research, insufficient sample size was the most predominant methodological issue (12/22) identified across reviews. CONCLUSIONS The limited number of recommendations for pre-and-postoperative interventions reflects the paucity of high-quality evidence, suggesting a need for rigorous trials to address these evidence gaps in fundamentals of nursing care.
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- Brigid M Gillespie
- School of Nursing and Midwifery and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Health, Gold Coast, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia; Division of Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health, Brisbane, Australia. https://twitter.com/RachelMWalker
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Australia Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland; Skin Wounds and Trauma Research Centre, Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom; Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Lida Institute, Shanghai, China. https://twitter.com/ZenaMoore5
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- Department of Surgery, UMC and University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. https://twitter.com/Anne_Eskes
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland; Skin Wounds and Trauma Research Centre, Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom; Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Lida Institute, Shanghai, China. https://twitter.com/tocon
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- IQ Healthcare, Radboud Institute of Health Sciences, Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare, The Netherlands. https://twitter.com/hvermeulen67
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery and Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia
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Schreuder AM, Eskes AM, van Langen RGM, van Dieren S, Nieveen van Dijkum EJM. Active involvement of family members in postoperative care after esophageal or pancreatic resection: A feasibility study. Surgery 2019; 166:769-777. [PMID: 31285045 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2019.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Active involvement of relatives has the potential to improve postoperative patient outcomes by prevention of complications sensitive to basic care and unplanned readmissions. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of a program in which relatives participated in postoperative care. METHODS A pragmatic feasibility trial conducted at the surgical ward of a University hospital in the Netherlands. Patients undergoing esophageal or pancreatic resection with a relative who was willing and able to participate formed the intervention group (n = 20). A control group (n = 20) received usual postoperative care. The program consisted of the following: (1) information; (2) shared goal setting; (3) task-oriented training; (4) participation in basic care, focusing on mobilization, breathing exercises, cognitive activities and oral hygiene; (5) presence of relatives during ward rounds; and (6) rooming-in. Feasibility criteria were adherence to basic care, caregiver burden, and satisfaction of patients, family, and healthcare professionals. RESULTS All participants completed the program. Patients in the intervention group mobilized more (estimated difference for walking 170 meters per day, P = .037, and for sitting 109 minutes per day, P < .001), and showed more adherence to breathing exercises (estimated difference per day 1.4, P = .003), oral hygiene (estimated difference 1.52, P = .001), and cognitive activities (estimated difference 2.6, P < .001). Relatives'Care-Related Quality of Life instrument score did not deteriorate over time (P = .64); 96% of relatives would recommend the program and 92% felt better prepared for discharge. Patients in the intervention group were more satisfied with hospital admission. Healthcare professionals valued the program positively. CONCLUSION This program is feasible and is positively appreciated by patients, family, and healthcare professionals. Patients following the program showed more adherence to basic care activities.
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- Anne Marthe Schreuder
- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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van Lieshout I, Munsterman ID, Eskes AM, Maaskant JM, van der Hulst R. Systematic review and meta-analysis: Sodium picosulphate with magnesium citrate as bowel preparation for colonoscopy. United European Gastroenterol J 2016; 5:917-943. [PMID: 29163958 DOI: 10.1177/2050640616684696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2016] [Accepted: 11/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background An effective and tolerable bowel preparation is important to secure quality of colonoscopies. It remains unclear if sodium picosulphate with magnesium citrate (SPMC), which is considered a tolerable bowel preparation agent, is also an effective alternative for polyethylene glycol (PEG) and sodium phosphate (NaP). Aim The aim of this article is to compare effectiveness of SPMC to PEG and NaP through assessment of quality of bowel cleansing measured by validated tools. Methods We searched electronic databases up to January 2015. Only randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were included. Two authors independently performed selection of studies, risk of bias assessment and data extraction. Results Thirteen RCTs were included, with overall good quality, but large heterogeneity. SPMC had slightly better quality of bowel cleansing than PEG (pooled RR 1.06; 95% CI 1.02 to 1.11). In most trials SPMC was significantly better tolerated than PEG. There were no significant differences in effectiveness or tolerability between SPMC and NaP. Side effects were similar between agents, except for dizziness (pooled RR 1.71; 95% CI 1.32 to 2.21 in favour of PEG vs. SPMC) and vomiting (pooled RR 0.35; 95% CI 0.13 to 0.95 in favour of single-dose SPMC vs. split-dose). Conclusions SPMC is equally effective to NaP and little superior to PEG in terms of bowel cleansing. SPMC preparations were better tolerated than PEG preparations. SPMC may be considered as standard bowel preparation for colonoscopy.
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- Ilvy van Lieshout
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem, The Netherlands
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- Research Centre Spaarne Gasthuis Academy, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem, The Netherlands.,ACHIEVE Centre of Applied Research, Faculty of Health, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- ACHIEVE Centre of Applied Research, Faculty of Health, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Medical Faculty, Academic Medical Center and University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem, The Netherlands
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Ubbink DT, Lindeboom R, Eskes AM, Brull H, Legemate DA, Vermeulen H. Predicting complex acute wound healing in patients from a wound expertise centre registry: a prognostic study. Int Wound J 2013; 12:531-6. [PMID: 24007311 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.12149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2013] [Revised: 07/31/2013] [Accepted: 08/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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It is important for caregivers and patients to know which wounds are at risk of prolonged wound healing to enable timely communication and treatment. Available prognostic models predict wound healing in chronic ulcers, but not in acute wounds, that is, originating after trauma or surgery. We developed a model to detect which factors can predict (prolonged) healing of complex acute wounds in patients treated in a large wound expertise centre (WEC). Using Cox and linear regression analyses, we determined which patient- and wound-related characteristics best predict time to complete wound healing and derived a prediction formula to estimate how long this may take. We selected 563 patients with acute wounds, documented in the WEC registry between 2007 and 2012. Wounds had existed for a median of 19 days (range 6-46 days). The majority of these were located on the leg (52%). Five significant independent predictors of prolonged wound healing were identified: wound location on the trunk [hazard ratio (HR) 0·565, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0·405-0·788; P = 0·001], wound infection (HR 0·728, 95% CI 0·534-0·991; P = 0·044), wound size (HR 0·993, 95% CI 0·988-0·997; P = 0·001), wound duration (HR 0·998, 95% CI 0·996-0·999; P = 0·005) and patient's age (HR 1·009, 95% CI 1·001-1·018; P = 0·020), but not diabetes. Awareness of the five factors predicting the healing of complex acute wounds, particularly wound infection and location on the trunk, may help caregivers to predict wound healing time and to detect, refer and focus on patients who need additional attention.
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- Dirk T Ubbink
- Department of Quality Assurance & Process Innovation, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Research Center Linnaeus Institute, Spaarne Hospital and Kennemer Gasthuis, Haarlem, the Netherlands.,Amsterdam School of Health Professions, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Mitralis Expertise Centre for Wound Care, Heerlen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Quality Assurance & Process Innovation, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Amsterdam School of Health Professions, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Brölmann FE, Eskes AM, Sumpio BE, Mayer DO, Moore Z, Agren MS, Hermans M, Cutting K, Legemate DA, Vermeulen H, Ubbink DT. Fundamentals of randomized clinical trials in wound care: reporting standards. Wound Repair Regen 2013; 21:641-7. [PMID: 23937172 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.12087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2013] [Accepted: 06/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In wound care research, available high-level evidence according to the evidence pyramid is rare, and is threatened by a poor study design and reporting. Without comprehensive and transparent reporting, readers will not be able to assess the strengths and limitations of the research performed. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) are universally acknowledged as the study design of choice for comparing treatment effects. To give high-level evidence the appreciation it deserves in wound care, we propose a step-by-step reporting standard for comprehensive and transparent reporting of RCTs in wound care. Critical reporting issues (e.g., wound care terminology, blinding, predefined outcome measures, and a priori sample size calculation) and wound-specific barriers (e.g., large diversity of etiologies and comorbidities of patients with wounds) that may prevent uniform implementation of reporting standards in wound care research are addressed in this article. The proposed reporting standards can be used as guidance for authors who write their RCT, as well as for peer reviewers of journals. Endorsement and application of these reporting standards may help achieve a higher standard of evidence and allow meta-analysis of reported wound care data. The ultimate goal is to help wound care professionals make better decisions for their patients in clinical practice.
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- Fleur E Brölmann
- Department of Quality Assurance and Process Innovation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Brölmann FE, Eskes AM, van de Kar AL, van der Horst CM, Niessen FB, Lindeboom R, Vermeulen H, Ubbink DT. Are digital photographs reliable to assess donor site scars? An inter-method analysis and validity testing. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2013; 66:1632-5. [PMID: 23714051 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2013.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2012] [Revised: 02/28/2013] [Accepted: 05/01/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Fleur E Brölmann
- Quality Assurance & Process Innovation, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Eskes AM, Maaskant JM, Holloway S, van Dijk N, Alves P, Legemate DA, Ubbink DT, Vermeulen H. Competencies of specialised wound care nurses: a European Delphi study. Int Wound J 2013; 11:665-74. [PMID: 23374671 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.12027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2012] [Revised: 12/06/2012] [Accepted: 12/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Health care professionals responsible for patients with complex wounds need a particular level of expertise and education to ensure optimum wound care. However, uniform education for those working as wound care nurses is lacking. We aimed to reach consensus among experts from six European countries as to the competencies for specialised wound care nurses that meet international professional expectations and educational systems. Wound care experts including doctors, wound care nurses, lecturers, managers and head nurses were invited to contribute to an e-Delphi study. They completed online questionnaires based on the Canadian Medical Education Directives for Specialists framework. Suggested competencies were rated on a 9-point Likert scale. Consensus was defined as an agreement of at least 75% for each competence. Response rates ranged from 62% (round 1) to 86% (rounds 2 and 3). The experts reached consensus on 77 (80%) competences. Most competencies chosen belonged to the domain 'scholar' (n = 19), whereas few addressed those associated with being a 'health advocate' (n = 7). Competencies related to professional knowledge and expertise, ethical integrity and patient commitment were considered most important. This consensus on core competencies for specialised wound care nurses may help achieve a more uniform definition and education for specialised wound care nurses.
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- Anne M Eskes
- Department of Quality Assurance & Process Innovation, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Nursing, Amsterdam School of Health Professions, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Brölmann FE, Eskes AM, Goslings JC, Niessen FB, de Bree R, Vahl AC, Pierik EG, Vermeulen H, Ubbink DT. Randomized clinical trial of donor-site wound dressings after split-skin grafting. Br J Surg 2013; 100:619-27. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Background
The aim was to study which dressing material was best for healing donor-site wounds (DSWs) after split-skin grafting as there is wide variation in existing methods, ranging from classical gauze dressings to modern silicone dressings.
Methods
This 14-centre, six-armed randomized clinical trial (stratified by centre) compared six wound dressing materials in adult patients with DSWs larger than 10 cm2. Primary outcomes were time to complete re-epithelialization and pain scores measured on a visual analogue scale (VAS) over 4 weeks. Secondary outcomes included itching (VAS, over 4 weeks), adverse events and scarring after 12 weeks rated using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS).
Results
Between October 2009 and December 2011, 289 patients were randomized (of whom 288 were analysed) to either alginate (45), film (49), gauze (50), hydrocolloid (49), hydrofibre (47) or silicone (48) dressings. Time to complete re-epithelialization using hydrocolloid dressings was 7 days shorter than when any other dressing was used (median 16 versus 23 days; P < 0·001). Overall pain scores were low, and slightly lower with use of film dressings (P = 0·038). The infection rate among patients treated with gauze was twice as high as in those who had other dressings (18 versus 7·6 per cent; relative risk 2·38, 95 per cent confidence interval 1·14 to 4·99). Patients who had a film dressing were least satisfied with overall scar quality.
Conclusion
This trial showed that use of hydrocolloid dressings led to the speediest healing of DSWs. Gauze dressing should be discontinued as they caused more infections. Registration number: NTR1849 (http://www.trialregister.nl).
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- F E Brölmann
- Department of Quality Assurance and Process Innovation, The Netherlands
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- Department of Quality Assurance and Process Innovation, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam School of Health Professions, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, The Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Isala Klinieken, Zwolle, The Netherlands
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- Department of Quality Assurance and Process Innovation, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam School of Health Professions, The Netherlands
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- Department of Quality Assurance and Process Innovation, The Netherlands
- Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Eskes AM, Brölmann FE, van de Kar AL, Niessen FB, Lindeboom R, Ubbink DT, Vermeulen H. Values of patients and caregivers for donor site scars: An inter-observer analysis between patients and caregivers and prediction of cosmetic satisfaction. Burns 2012; 38:796-801. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2012.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2012] [Revised: 04/20/2012] [Accepted: 04/22/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Eskes AM, Brölmann FE, Sumpio BE, Mayer D, Moore Z, Ågren MS, Hermans M, Cutting K, Legemate DA, Ubbink DT, Vermeulen H. Fundamentals of randomized clinical trials in wound care: Design and conduct. Wound Repair Regen 2012; 20:449-55. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-475x.2012.00799.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2011] [Accepted: 02/27/2012] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Department of Quality Assurance and Process Innovation; University of Amsterdam; Amsterdam; the Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery; Yale University; New Haven; Connecticut
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- Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery; University Hospital of Zurich; Zurich; Switzerland
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- Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery; Royal College of Surgeons; Dublin; Ireland
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- Department of Surgery K and Copenhagen Wound Healing Center; Bispebjerg Hospital; Copenhagen; Denmark
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- Faculty of Society and Health; Buckinghamshire New University; Uxbridge; United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery; Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam; Amsterdam; the Netherlands
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Eskes AM, Storm-Versloot MN, Vermeulen H, Ubbink DT. Do stakeholders in wound care prefer evidence-based wound care products? A survey in the Netherlands. Int Wound J 2012; 9:624-32. [PMID: 22248355 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-481x.2011.00926.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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For several wound products compelling evidence is available on their effectiveness, for example, from systematic reviews. The process of buying, prescribing and applying wound materials involve many stakeholders, who may not be aware of this evidence, although this is essential for uniform and optimum treatment choice. In this survey, we determined the general awareness and use of evidence, based on (Cochrane) systematic reviews, for wound products in open wounds and burns among wound care stakeholders, including doctors, nurses, buyers, pharmacologists and manufacturers. We included 262 stakeholders. Doctors preferred conventional antiseptics (e.g. iodine), while specialised nurses and manufacturers favoured popular products (e.g. silver). Most stakeholders considered silver-containing products as evidence-based effective antiseptics. These were mostly used by specialised nurses (47/57; 82%), although only few of them (9/55; 16%) thought using silver is evidence-based. For burns, silver sulfadiazine and hydrofibre were most popular. The majority of professionals considered using silver sulfadiazine to be evidence-based, which contradicts scientific results. Awareness and use of the Cochrane Library was lower among nurses than among doctors (P < 0.001). Two thirds of the manufacturers were unaware of, or never used, the Cochrane Library. Available compelling evidence in wound care is not equally internalised by stakeholders, which is required to ensure evidence-based decision making.
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- Anne M Eskes
- Department of Quality Assurance & Process Innovation, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Eskes AM, Brölmann FE, Gerbens LAA, Ubbink DT, Vermeulen H. Which dressing do donor site wounds need?: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2011; 12:229. [PMID: 21999705 PMCID: PMC3219559 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-12-229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2011] [Accepted: 10/17/2011] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Donor site wounds after split-skin grafting are rather 'standard' wounds. At present, lots of dressings and topical agents for donor site wounds are commercially available. This causes large variation in the local care of these wounds, while the optimum 'standard' dressing for local wound care is unclear. This protocol describes a trial in which we investigate the effectiveness of various treatment options for these donor site wounds. Methods A 14-center, six-armed randomized clinical trial is being carried out in the Netherlands. An a-priori power analysis and an anticipated dropout rate of 15% indicates that 50 patients per group are necessary, totaling 300 patients, to be able to detect a 25% quicker mean time to complete wound healing. Randomization has been computerized to ensure allocation concealment. Adult patients who need a split-skin grafting operation for any reason, leaving a donor site wound of at least 10 cm2 are included and receive one of the following dressings: hydrocolloid, alginate, film, hydrofiber, silicone dressing, or paraffin gauze. No combinations of products from other intervention groups in this trial are allowed. Optimum application and changes of these dressings are pursued according to the protocol as supplied by the dressing manufacturers. Primary outcomes are days to complete wound healing and pain (using a Visual Analogue Scale). Secondary outcomes are adverse effects, scarring, patient satisfaction, and costs. Outcome assessors unaware of the treatment allocation will assess whether or not an outcome has occurred. Results will be analyzed according to the intention to treat principle. The first patient was randomized October 1, 2009. Discussion This study will provide comprehensive data on the effectiveness of different treatment options for donor site wounds. The dressing(s) that will prevail in effectiveness, satisfaction and costs will be promoted among clinicians dealing with such patients. Thus, we aim to contribute a well-designed trial, relevant to all clinicians involved in the care for donor site wounds, which will help enhance uniformity and quality of care for these patients. Trial registration http://www.trialregister.nl, NTR1849. Date registered: June 9, 2009
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- Anne M Eskes
- Quality Assurance & Process Innovation, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Background Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is used to treat various wound types. However, the possible beneficial and harmful effects of HBOT for acute wounds are unclear. Methods We undertook a systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of HBOT compared to other interventions on wound healing and adverse effects in patients with acute wounds. To detect all available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) we searched five relevant databases up to March 2010. Trial selection, quality assessment, data extraction, and data synthesis were conducted by two of the authors independently. Results We included five trials, totaling 360 patients. These trials, with some methodologic flaws, included different kinds of wound and focused on different outcome parameters, which prohibited meta-analysis. A French trial (n = 36 patients) reported that significantly more crush wounds healed with HBOT than with sham HBOT [relative risk (RR) 1.70, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.11–2.61]. Moreover, there were significantly fewer additional surgical procedures required with HBOT (RR 1.60, 95% CI 1.03–2.50), and there was significantly less tissue necrosis (RR 1.70, 95% CI 1.11–2.61). In one of two American trials (n = 141) burn wounds healed significantly quicker with HBOT (P < 0.005) than with routine burn care. A British trial (n = 48) compared HBOT with usual care. HBOT resulted in a significantly higher percentage of healthy graft area in split skin grafts (RR 3.50, 95% CI 1.35–9.11). In a Chinese trial (n = 145) HBOT did not significantly improve flap survival in patients with limb skin defects. Conclusions HBOT, if readily available, appears effective for the management of acute, difficult to heal wounds.
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- Anne M Eskes
- Department of Quality Assurance & Process Innovation, Room A3-503, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, PO Box 22700, Amsterdam 1100 DE, The Netherlands
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Eskes AM, Gerbens LAA, van der Horst CMAM, Vermeulen H, Ubbink DT. Is the red-yellow-black scheme suitable to classify donor site wounds? An inter-observer analysis. Burns 2011; 37:823-7. [PMID: 21345594 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2010.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2010] [Accepted: 12/31/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The red-yellow-black-scheme (RYB) is a well-known and validated scheme to classify chronic and acute wounds, based on wound color and moistness. We investigated whether this RYB-scheme is also useful to classify donor site wounds uniformly (DSW). METHODS Twenty-three digital photographs of DSWs in various stages of wound healing were presented to internationally renowned wound scientists (n=11), surgical doctors (n=31), specialized wound nurses (n=55), and surgical nurses (n=28). These observers classified the color and moistness of the wound according to the RYB-scheme, yielding seven wound categories. Inter-observer agreement (IOA) was expressed as a kappa (κ) value. RESULTS IOA's among specialized wound nurses were moderate when based on wound color and moistness (κ=0.41; 95% CI 0.33-0.49), wound color only (κ=0.41; 95% CI 0.29-0.53), or moistness only (κ=0.54; 95% CI 0.45-0.64). However, these IOA's tended to be better than those among the scientists, doctors and nurses. Scientists showed the lowest agreement (k-values between 0.17 and 0.25). Doctors scored slightly better than nurses. CONCLUSION Clinicians and scientists have difficulty with classifying DSWs by means of the RYB-scheme. Therefore, this scheme does not appear useful to classify donor site wounds in a uniform manner.
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- Anne M Eskes
- Quality Assurance & Process Innovation, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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