Article
Management
Khairul Dzakirin Bin Rusli, Shu Fen Ong, Shaun Speed, Betsy Seah, Lisa McKenna, Ying Lau, Sok Ying Liaw
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore the practice experiences of home-based care nurses to understand their competency and needs. Through individual interviews with 17 nurses, it was found that nurses in home-based care perform a broader range of competencies with a significant degree of independence. The findings suggest a need for better understanding of the broader scope of nursing practice in home-based care to improve nurses' transition experience.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Marit V. Forslund, Paul B. Perrin, Solrun Sigurdardottir, Emilie I. Howe, Marleen R. van Walsem, Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla, Juan Lu, Alba Aza, Tone Jerstad, Cecilie Roe, Nada Andelic
Summary: Traumatic brain injury has a long-lasting impact on both physical and mental health. Factors such as longer time since injury, male gender, and pre-injury employment were identified as significant predictors of better health trajectories over the first 10 years post-injury. Targeted rehabilitation interventions may be beneficial for individuals at risk to improve long-term quality of life outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Lisa A. Brenner, Riley P. Grassmeyer, Susan Biffl, Adam R. Kinney, Jeanne E. Dise-Lewis, Lisa M. Betthauser, Jeri E. Forster
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the probability of meeting and unmet post-acute rehabilitative needs among pediatric patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Findings showed consistently high demand for Medical, Medically Based Therapies, and Cognitive/Educational services over time, while the need for Psychological and Community/Caregiver/Family Support services increased in the months post-discharge. Older age at discharge was associated with greater need for Psychological and Community/Caregiver/Family Support services.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Juan Lu, Mari S. Rasmussen, Solrun Sigurdardottir, Marit V. Forslund, Emilie I. Howe, Silje C. R. Fure, Marianne Lovstad, Reagan Overeem, Cecilie Roe, Nada Andelic
Summary: This study examined the impact of injury characteristics and one-year functional level on the community integration outcomes of patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury over a 10-year period. The results showed improved community integration over time, with age, cognitive function, and bodily pain being significant predictors of long-term outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Venus Wong, Mai Pham, Kristen Godfrey, Arnold Milstein
Summary: Mainstream care for autistic individuals is currently lacking in coordination and personalization. Through conversations with 55 autistic adults, family members, clinicians, and researchers, 90 innovative autism care programs were identified, with 15 selected as having the most potential. These programs actively provide services and have data on program effectiveness.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Viktoria Peters-Nehrenheim, Mike Rommerskirch-Manietta, Daniel Purwins, Martina Roes, Huerrem Tezcan-Guentekin
Summary: This planned scoping review aims to explore and systematically investigate the care preferences of older migrants and minority ethnic groups. It will be the first review to synthesize literature on this topic, providing important insights for person-centred care.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Sydney Breneol, Shelley Doucet, Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Angela Riveroll, Christine Cassidy, Patricia Charlton, Holly McCulloch, Shelley McKibbon, Alison Luke, Jennifer Splane, Janet A. Curran
Summary: This scoping review mapped the range of programmes in the literature that support children and youth with complex care needs and their families during transitions in care in the community. The review identified important gaps within the literature and highlighted areas for future consideration.
Article
Rehabilitation
Tri Pham, Rachel Green, Stephanie Neaves, Linda S. Hynan, Kathleen R. Bell, Shannon B. Juengst, Rong Zhang, Simon Driver, Kan Ding
Summary: This study investigated the levels of physical activity and perceived barriers to physical activity in individuals with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The results showed that individuals aged 45 and above were less likely to meet the recommended physical activity guidelines compared to younger individuals. The perceived barriers to physical activity varied depending on age and physical activity levels, suggesting the need for individualized approaches to promote physical activity in this population.
Article
Primary Health Care
Sagi Shashar, Moriah Ellen, Shlomi Codish, Ehud Davidson, Victor Novack
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the variation in practice patterns between primary care physicians in southern Israel, finding that the differences between physicians were greater than those within individual physicians over time. Services with lower utilization rates showed increased inter- and intra-physician variation. Individual physician utilization patterns remained consistent across different health services.
ANNALS OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Family Studies
Jennie Tang, Christopher Perlman, Scott T. Leatherdale, Mark A. Ferro
Summary: Living with cancer can add additional stress on young adults who are already navigating the challenges of emerging adulthood. Research shows that young adults with cancer have higher rates of mood or substance use disorders compared to their peers, and they are more likely to report unmet needs for mental health care. This highlights the importance of improving mental health services for young adults with cancer and other chronic conditions in the future.
EMERGING ADULTHOOD
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Isabelle Mullen, Melanie Agnes Mariano, Jaya Aysola
Summary: This case study highlights the role and value of a social needs response team during a crisis and its aftermath. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered both an infectious disease crisis and a socioeconomic crisis. The pandemic led to a surge in socioeconmic needs such as unemployment, housing and food insecurity, and increased childcare demands. The University of Pennsylvania Health System formed an interdisciplinary team to reimagine social needs screening and provide sustainable support. The team utilized secure platforms to stay connected with each other and patients, while students received training on crisis intervention theory and patient-centered care. The study also discusses guiding principles for integrating social needs targeted care.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Irene Ifeyinwa Eze, Edmund Ndudi Ossai, Ifeyinwa Chizoba Akamike, Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex, Lawrence Ulu Ogbonnaya, Chigozie Jesse Uneke
Summary: This study assessed the effect of participatory-action research on males' perception and practice towards maternity care and safe motherhood in rural southeast Nigeria. The results showed that there was an improvement in males' perceptions and practices towards safe motherhood after the intervention.
Article
Rehabilitation
Jennie Ponsford, Cynthia Harrison-Felix, Jessica M. Ketchum, Gershon Spitz, A. Cate Miller, John D. Corrigan
Summary: This study compared outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients from the United States and Australia, finding that Australian patients were more likely to be competitively employed, married, and living independently, while American patients had better scores on the GOS-E assessment.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Timothy M. Buckey, Knashawn H. Morales, Andrea J. Apter
Summary: This study aimed to identify patient characteristics that influence autonomy. The results revealed significant differences in autonomy scores based on patients' primary language, comorbidities, demographics, and functional health literacy. The findings suggest that socioeconomic and educational factors may play a role in influencing autonomy.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Javed Latoo, Minal Mistry, Ovais Wadoo, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam, Farida Jan, Yousaf Iqbal, Tom Howseman, David Riley, Daljit Sura, Majid Alabdulla
Summary: Untreated mental health and substance use disorders result in significant individual suffering and economic burden. Psychiatric morbidity is high in primary and secondary medical care. Patients with mental disorders have lower life expectancy and are at a higher risk of suicide. Despite the existence of effective treatments, underfunding, poor integration of services, lack of trained professionals, and stigma hinder access to effective treatments.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Solrun Sigurdardottir, Nada Andelic, Eike Wehling, Audny Anke, Toril Skandsen, Oyvor Oistensen Holthe, Unn Sollid Manskow, Cecilie Roe
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION
(2020)
Article
Anesthesiology
B. Y. Gravesteijn, C. A. Sewalt, A. Ercole, F. Lecky, D. Menon, E. W. Steyerberg, A. I. R. Maas, H. F. Lingsma, M. Klimek
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ali Teymoori, Ruben Real, Anastasia Gorbunova, E. F. Haghish, Nada Andelic, Lindsay Wilson, Thomas Asendorf, David Menon, Nicole von Steinbuechel
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2020)
Article
Rehabilitation
Alba Aza, Miguel Angel Verdugo, Maria Begona Orgaz, Nada Andelic, Maria Fernandez, Marit Vindal Forslund
Summary: This study explores the differences in self- and proxy-reported quality of life (QoL) among individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) and identifies predictors of QoL. The results show that professionals have the lowest QoL scores, followed by family members and individuals with ABI. Significant differences were found for almost all QoL domains, with the highest correlations observed between family and professional proxy measures. Sociodemographic, clinical, rehabilitation, personal, and social variables were identified as significant predictors of QoL.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Silje Christine Reistad Fure, Emilie Isager Howe, Oystein Spjelkavik, Cecilie Roe, Per-Ola Rike, Alexander Olsen, Jennie Ponsford, Nada Andelic, Marianne Lovstad
Summary: The study investigated patients with persistent post-concussion symptoms following mild-to-moderate TBI, finding a high symptom burden and decreased quality of life in the overall sample. Patients with traumatic intracranial abnormalities showed worse memory function compared to those without abnormalities. Therefore, in planning rehabilitation services for PPCS patients, factors beyond injury severity and traumatic intracranial abnormalities should be considered.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Biyao Wang, Marina Zeldovich, Katrin Rauen, Yi-Jhen Wu, Amra Covic, Isabelle Muller, Juanita A. Haagsma, Suzanne Polinder, David Menon, Thomas Asendorf, Nada Andelic, Nicole von Steinbuechel
Summary: Depression and anxiety are common after TBI, with high persistence and bidirectional impact. Risk factors for more severe depression and anxiety include greater disability, major injuries, and being female. Early screening and treatment for MD and GAD are important for individuals after TBI.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Daniel Loke, Marianne Lovstad, Nada Andelic, Stein Andersson, Eivind Ystrom, Olav Vassend
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between fatigue, pain, and distress, and to determine the extent to which genetic and environmental factors contribute to this relationship. The findings suggest that a significant proportion of the association between fatigue, pain, and distress is due to genetic and environmental confounding. However, pain and distress still have a direct effect on fatigue even when controlling for genetic and stable environmental contributions. The study highlights the complex interplay between symptoms in various illnesses.
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Daniel Loke, Nada Andelic, Eirik Helseth, Olav Vassend, Stein Andersson, Jennie L. Ponsford, Cathrine Tverdal, Cathrine Brunborg, Marianne Lovstad
Summary: This study explores factors relevant to identification and rehabilitation of fatigue following traumatic brain injuries (TBI) using a biopsychosocial approach. The results reveal that psychosocial robustness, somatic vulnerability, and injury severity are significantly associated with fatigue, explaining 44.2% of the variance.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Kjersti Sagstad, Emilie Isager Howe, Silje C. R. Fure, Marianne Lovstad, Heidi Enehaug, Helene Ugelstad, Marte Feiring, Nada Andelic, Unni Sveen
Summary: This study explored the experiences of persons with MTBI returning to ordinary competitive work after a prolonged period of sickness absence. Participants experienced a crisis when starting work and emphasized the importance of making the decision to return to work. Challenges related to time perception and capacity restrictions were identified during the process of increased workload. The importance of being seen and valued was highlighted.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Juan Lu, Mari S. Rasmussen, Solrun Sigurdardottir, Marit V. Forslund, Emilie I. Howe, Silje C. R. Fure, Marianne Lovstad, Reagan Overeem, Cecilie Roe, Nada Andelic
Summary: This study examined the impact of injury characteristics and one-year functional level on the community integration outcomes of patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury over a 10-year period. The results showed improved community integration over time, with age, cognitive function, and bodily pain being significant predictors of long-term outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nicole von Steinbuechel, Stefanie Hahm, Holger Muehlan, Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla, Fabian Bockhop, Amra Covic, Silke W. Schmidt, Ewout Steyerberg, Andrew I. R. Maas, David Menon, Nada Andelic, Marina Zeldovich, CTR TBI Participants Investigators
Summary: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. This study aims to understand the impact of TBI on various outcome domains, evaluating factors contributing to worsening or improving outcomes. The study used patient-reported outcome measures and identified different trajectory classes for outcome after TBI, including stable good health, persistent impairments, improving health, and deteriorating health. Individuals with persistent impairments and deterioration need special attention and long-term clinical monitoring and therapy.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hakon Ogreid Moksnes, Christoph Schafer, Mari Storli Rasmussen, Helene Lundgaard Soberg, Olav Roise, Audny Anke, Cecilie Roe, Pal Aksel Naess, Christine Gaarder, Eirik Helseth, Hilde Margrete Dahl, Morten Hestnes, Cathrine Brunborg, Nada Andelic, Torgeir Hellstrom
Summary: This study evaluates the global functional outcomes at 6 and 12 months after moderate-to-severe traumatic injury and identifies the factors that predict these outcomes. The results show that half of the patients experience persistent disability at 12 months post-injury.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Solveig L. Hauger, Ida M. H. Borgen, Marit V. Forslund, Ingerid Kleffelgard, Nada Andelic, Marianne Lovstad, Paul B. Perrin, Cecilie Roe, Silje C. R. Fure
Summary: This study evaluates participation over a period of one year among persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the chronic phase and explores predictors of levels and trajectories of participation. The results suggest that marital status, education, and global functioning are associated with higher levels of participation. Age, marital status, and education are predictors of specific domains of participation.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Benedikte a. Madsen, Silje C. R. Fure, Nada Andelic, Daniel Loke, Marianne Lovstad, Cecilie Roe, Emilie Isager Howe
Summary: Approximately 30% of individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) experience persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS). Personality traits such as neuroticism, openness to experience, and conscientiousness are associated with more severe PPCS and lower return to work (RTW) in patients with mild-to-moderate TBI. However, after controlling for PPCS, personality traits are no longer significantly associated with RTW.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ingerid Kleffelgard, Nada Andelic, Kari Anette Bruusgaard, Birgitta Langhammer, Anne-Lise Tamber, Helene Lundgaard Soberg
Summary: Persistent dizziness and balance problems after mmTBI can lead to significant disability. This study aimed to identify factors associated with dizziness-related disability one year after injury. The findings showed that pre-injury comorbidity, neck pain, increased post-concussion symptom burden, increased dizziness symptom severity, and reduced balance and mobility were all associated with dizziness-related disability at one year.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)