Article
Oncology
Anne C. M. Cuijpers, Tim Lubbers, Heleen A. Rens, Valerie Smit-Fun, Christel Gielen, Kim Reynders, Merel L. Kimman, Laurents P. S. Stassen
Summary: This study explored the perspectives and experiences of colorectal cancer patients regarding the preoperative surgical care pathway and their preparedness for surgery and postoperative recovery. The findings indicate that personalized information, personal guidance, and professionalism are highly valued by patients in preparing for surgery and recovery. Patients with complications or physical complaints expressed unmet information needs regarding the impact of complications and expectations for postoperative recovery.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Taryn E. Hassinger, Elizabeth D. Krebs, Florence E. Turrentine, Robert H. Thiele, Bethany M. Sarosiek, Sook C. Hoang, Charles M. Friel, Traci L. Hedrick
Summary: The study examined the impact of preoperative opioid use on postoperative complications among colorectal surgery patients within an ERP. Results showed that preoperative opioid use was associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Ulrika Andersson, Peter M. Nilsson, Karin Kjellgren, Mikael Hoffmann, Andre Wennersten, Patrik Midloev
Summary: In order to improve the management of hypertension from a person-centred perspective, an interactive web-based self-management system was tested. The system showed an increase in the proportion of participants with controlled blood pressure after 8 weeks, but the long-term effect was uncertain after 12 months.
JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Cindy Y. Teng, Sara Myers, Tanya S. Kenkre, Luke Doney, Wai Lok Tsang, Kathirvel Subramaniam, Stephen A. Esper, Jennifer Holder-Murray
Summary: Postoperative ileus is a common complication following colorectal surgery under Enhanced Recovery Protocols. Patients with pre-existing psychiatric comorbidities and preoperative antipsychotic use may be at increased risk for postoperative ileus, highlighting the need for additional research and preoperative interventions to reduce postoperative ileus in this higher-risk population.
JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Catherine C. Beauharnais, Susanna S. Hill, Paul R. Sturrock, Jennifer S. Davids, Karim Alavi, Justin A. Maykel
Summary: This study assessed the reliability and satisfaction of a web-based questionnaire for post-operative visits following abdominal colorectal surgery. The results showed that while colorectal surgeons found this format acceptable, only half of the patients embraced it despite the significant time savings.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Asa Petersson, Amanda Hellstrom, Jeanette Assarsson, Kristina Schildmeijer
Summary: This study explores healthcare professionals' perceptions of person-centred care for patients with colorectal cancer within the context of standardised care. The findings highlight the importance of improving interactions between healthcare professionals and patients, creating an interprofessional environment, and addressing the structural aspects of care for promoting person-centred care. This knowledge can be valuable in enhancing clinical practice and education programs.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lary A. Robinson, Tawee Tanvetyanon, Deanna Grubbs, Noah A. Robinson, Christine M. Pierce, Kevin McCarthy, Rosemarie Garcia-Getting, Sephalie Patel
Summary: A study found that the use of a preoperative nutritional-enhanced recovery after surgery (N-ERAS) protocol for surgical patients can reduce postoperative complications, shorten hospital stays, and decrease hospital costs. Compared to a historical control cohort, the N-ERAS protocol had significant impacts on clinical outcomes.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Agneta Schroder, Lars-Olov Lundqvist
Summary: The study focused on evaluating the psychometric properties of the QPC-IPS instrument, which measures staff assessment of the quality of care provided in inpatient psychiatric care settings. Results from the survey conducted in Sweden showed that staff ratings of the quality of care were generally high, although some dimensions showed poor internal consistency.
Article
Surgery
Pierre-Yves Hardy, Maxime Degesve, Jean Joris, Carla Coimbra, Emmanuel Decker, Gregory Hans
Summary: The study showed that preoperative anemia does not affect the outcomes of enhanced recovery programs (ERP) after elective colorectal surgery. Despite having more risk factors, anemic patients did not experience more postoperative complications and had similar adherence to ERP. However, anemic patients did have longer length of stay in the hospital.
WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ursula Kahl, Katrin Brodersen, Sarah Kaiser, Linda Krause, Regine Klinger, Lili Pluemer, Christian Zoellner, Marlene Fischer
Summary: A QoR questionnaire for the PACU was developed and evaluated, showing good feasibility, validity, reliability, and responsiveness. Future studies should evaluate its psychometric properties in more diverse patient populations.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Dimitrios A. Koutoukidis, Susan A. Jebb, Claire Foster, Pete Wheatstone, Alison Horne, T. Martyn Hill, Amy Taylor, Alba Realpe, Felix Achana, Simon J. A. Buczacki
Summary: The aim of this trial is to assess the feasibility of intentional weight loss before colorectal cancer surgery and determine whether to proceed with a definitive trial.
COLORECTAL DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Therese Avallin, Eva Jangland, Alison Kitson, Asa Muntlin
Summary: This study aimed to develop and test a questionnaire based on the Fundamentals of Care framework to measure person-centred pain management. The questionnaire showed initial support for feasibility and validity, accurately capturing the patients' experiences and being easy to answer. It identified missing elements of fundamental care in pain management and provided specific guidance for improvement.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Mary L. Venn, Richard L. Hooper, Tom Pampiglione, Dion G. Morton, Dmitri Nepogodiev, Charles H. Knowles
Summary: This study systematically reviewed preoperative and intraoperative Anastomotic Leak Prediction Scores (ALPS) and validation studies to evaluate their performance and utility in surgical decision-making. It was found that there are numerous ALPS and validation studies, but poor reporting practices and methodological shortcomings limit their wider adoption. Several models appear to perform well in discriminating high-risk patients, but they all raise concerns over risk of bias and wider applicability. Large-scale, precisely reported external validation studies are required.
Review
Surgery
Jarrod Kah Hwee Tan, Jia Jun Ang, Dedrick Kok Hong Chan
Summary: The application of ERAS protocols in elderly patients aged 65 and above can significantly reduce the incidence of post-operative complications and shorten the hospital stay. Future studies should focus on evaluating factors that can improve compliance with ERAS protocols in this patient population.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Christina N. Weed, Greta Bernier, Dara H. Christante, Timothy Feldmann, David R. Flum, Jennifer A. Kaplan, Ravi Moonka, Richard C. Thirlby, Vlad V. Simianu
Summary: This study confirmed the effectiveness of Enhanced Recovery Protocols (ERPs) in reducing length of stay, complications, and costs in a regional network. Additionally, providing more ERP components was associated with improved perioperative outcomes and decreased complications after elective colorectal surgery.
COLORECTAL DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rozanne Wilson, Lena Cuthbertson, Lewis Kazis, Richard Sawatzky
Summary: The study aimed to assess the mental and physical health status of older adults living in long-term residential care (LTRC) and develop an adapted patient-reported outcome measure for this population. The findings revealed limited acceptability of two items in the VR-12 questionnaire in the LTRC setting, and a lack of time reference affected residents' comprehension.
CLINICAL GERONTOLOGIST
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Gunilla Thunberg, Ensa Johnson, Juan Bornman, Joakim Ohlen, Stefan Nilsson
Summary: Person-centred care, considered the contemporary gold standard, can face communication challenges in paediatric care due to developmental, illness, linguistic, and disability factors. Universal design principles advocate for products usable by all, while augmentative and alternative communication strategies should be universally applied in paediatric care to support person-centred communication.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Aaron Gelfand, Julie Sou, Rick Sawatzky, Katrina Prescott, Alison Pearce, Aslam H. Anis, Christine Lee, Wei Zhang
Summary: This study adapted and evaluated the VOLP caregiver questionnaire through mixed methods, finding correlations between VOLP and WPAI outcomes regarding caregiving responsibilities, with a stronger association with absenteeism and total caregiving hours.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kara Schick-Makaroff, Richard Sawatzky, Lena Cuthbertson, Joakim Ohlen, Autumn Beemer, Dominique Duquette, Mehri Karimi-Dehkordi, Kelli Stajduhar, Nitya Suryaprakash, Landa Terblanche, Angela C. Wolff, S. Robin Cohen
Summary: The study highlighted the importance of tailored KT resources on QOL assessment for different audiences. Insights from older adults, family caregivers, healthcare providers, healthcare managers, and government leaders helped in developing infographic brochures, animations, videos, and a webpage for better understanding and promotion of QOL assessment tools.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Caroline Feldthusen, Emma Forsgren, Sara Wallstrom, Viktor Andersson, Noah Lofqvist, Richard Sawatzky, Joakim Ohlen, Eva J. Ung
Summary: This article conducted a systematic overview of reviews to investigate the current state of centredness in healthcare. The results identified three main attributes of centredness, including uniqueness, being heard, and shared responsibility. The translation from theory into practice involves sufficient prerequisites, action strategies, and safeguarding tools. Furthermore, a variety of measures for evaluating the effects of centredness were found.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Viktor Andersson, Richard Sawatzky, Joakim Ohlen
Summary: Engagement with the historical and theoretical underpinnings of measuring quality of life and patient-reported outcomes in healthcare is important. The authors aim to explicate and discuss the philosophical tenets underlying the practices of quality of life assessment and patient-reported outcome measurement in relation to person-centredness. They analyze the historical and philosophical underpinnings of these measurement practices and suggest the need for enhanced theoretical support in the development of quality of life assessments.
NURSING PHILOSOPHY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Staffan Josephsson, Joakim Ohlen, Margarita Mondaca, Manuel Guerrero, Mark Luborsky, Maria Lindstrom
Summary: This article suggests shifting the focus from verbal accounts to narrative interpretation in health and social care practices, and explores the role of storytelling in achieving person-centred practices.
NURSING PHILOSOPHY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Nursing
Joakim Ohlen, Ida Bjorkman, Elin Siira, Marit Kirkevold
NURSING PHILOSOPHY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
P. L. Hudson, C. Gardiner, A. Alvariza, Nicholas J. Dionne-Odom, J. Ohlen, E. Carduff, R. Harding, E. Witkamp, S. Payne
Summary: This study aims to improve the design and conduct of research with family carers to enhance methodological rigor. The research team developed strategies and checklist through expert elicitation and literature review, to assist researchers in planning, conducting, and disseminating research involving family carers.
PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Joakim Ohlen, Febe Friberg
Summary: This article aims to provide guidance on how to relate different empirical phenomenological methodologies in healthcare research and support researchers in navigating between these methodologies. The commonalities and differences between descriptive and interpretive phenomenological inquiries throughout the research process are presented for pedagogical purposes. The merits and criticisms of empirical phenomenological inquiry are also discussed.
GLOBAL QUALITATIVE NURSING RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Emma Lundberg, Anneli Ozanne, Cecilia Larsdotter, Susanna Boling, Lisen Dellenborg, Daniel Enstedt, Joakim Ohlen
Summary: This study aims to identify variations in place of death among foreign-born individuals residing in Sweden and compare them with the domestic-born population. The study also examines the association between place of death, underlying cause of death, and sociodemographic characteristics among the foreign-born population.
PALLIATIVE CARE & SOCIAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Hanan Hamdan Alshehri, Axel Wolf, Joakim Ohlen, Sepideh Olausson
Summary: This study aimed to explore the perspectives of intensive care professionals on providing palliative and end-of-life care within an intensive care context. The findings highlight challenges related to do-not-resuscitate classification and family involvement in care goals.
GLOBAL QUALITATIVE NURSING RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kara Schick-Makaroff, Adrienne Levay, Stephanie Thompson, Rachel Flynn, Richard Sawatzky, Onouma Thummapol, Scott Klarenbach, Mehri Karimi-Dehkordi, Joanne Greenhalgh
Summary: This study aimed to develop a kidney-specific program theory about the use of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in nephrology to enhance person-centered care, and to test and refine this theory through a systematic review of empirical literature. The study found that PROs have three types of application in providing nephrology care and highlighted the need for further empirical research to improve the evidence-base of PRO use at individual and aggregated levels of care in nephrology.
PATIENT-PATIENT CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Health Care Sciences & Services
Tolu Sajobi, Ridwan A. Sanusi, Nancy Mayo, Richard Sawatzky, Lene Kongsgaard Nielsen, Veronique Sebille, Juxin Liu, Eric Bohm, Stephen Wilton, Matthew. T. James, Colleen. M. Norris, Lisa Lix
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Diomidis Antoniadis, Alexander Giakoustidis, Vasileios Papadopoulos, Konstantinos N. Fountoulakis, Maggie Watson
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between distress, psychological adjustment, and quality of life in patients with colon cancer. The results showed that quality of life was positively correlated with fighting spirit, cognitive avoidance, and fatalism, and negatively correlated with helplessness and hopelessness, and anxious preoccupation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2024)
Article
Oncology
Irem Gul, Ismail Toygar, Oznur Usta Yesilbalkan
Summary: This study investigated the support needs of carers of cancer patients and how the patient's age and cancer type affect their needs. The study found that carers of older adults and patients with hematological malignancies require more support in various aspects of caregiving.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2024)
