Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ai Mardhiyah, Santhna Letcmi Panduragan, Henny Suzana Mediani
Summary: The study explores family empowerment interventions as potential methods to reduce the impact of chronic diseases on children. The findings suggest that these interventions can improve children's quality of life, family care, and self-ability, while empowering families to actively participate in caring for children with chronic diseases.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Katarzyna Zych-Krekora, Oskar Sylwestrzak, Mariusz Grzesiak, Michal Krekora
Summary: Congenital heart defects are common and have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality in newborns. Providing comprehensive care, including cardiac check-ups, drug treatment, surgical interventions, rehabilitation, psychological support, and education, is crucial for children with CHD and their families.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Son Q. Duong, Mahmud O. Elfituri, Isabella Zaniletti, Robert W. Ressler, Clemens Noelke, Bruce D. Gelb, Robert H. Pass, Carol R. Horowitz, Howard S. Seiden, Brett R. Anderson
Summary: Racial and ethnic factors contribute to disparities in pediatric congenital heart disease surgery outcomes. Childhood opportunity index is associated with race, ethnicity, and in-hospital surgical death rates.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marie Tindborg, Anders Koch, Mikael Andersson, Klaus Juul, Uka Wilhjelm Geisler, Bolette Soborg, Sascha Wilk Michelsen
Summary: The incidence rates of heart disease (HD) and congenital heart disease (CHD) were compared between young Inuit populations in Greenland and Denmark. It was found that the incidence rate of HD was lower in Greenland compared to Denmark, while the incidence rates of CHD were similar in both countries. Individuals of Inuit/mixed ethnicity had a higher risk of both HD and CHD compared to non-Inuit individuals in both countries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fatma Sarac, Sera Simsek Derelioglu, Fatih Sengul, Fuat Laloglu, Naci Ceviz
Summary: The purpose of this study is to compare the oral and dental health status in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) and healthy children, and determine the effects of CHD on oral and dental health. The results showed that children with CHD are more prone to enamel defects and periodontal diseases, which highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration for prevention and treatment.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Nuha Alrayes, Bayan A. Mallah, Noha M. Issa, Babajan Banaganapalli, Noor Ahmad Shaik, Khalidah K. Nasser, Bandar Ali Alshehri, Zahurul A. Bhuiyan, Amnah Y. Bdier, Jumana Y. Al-Aama
Summary: The study identified a novel heterozygous de novo mutation in the LRP1 gene in TOF patients in Saudi Arabia. This mutation was predicted to be pathogenic and affects the structure and function of the protein. Functional biology data from knock out mouse models confirmed the association of this gene mutation with cardiac defects and lethality. The findings contribute to accurate diagnosis and understanding of the molecular mechanisms and pathophysiology of TOF.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kate H. Marshall, Yves D'Udekem, David S. Winlaw, Kim Dalziel, Susan R. Woolfenden, Diana Zannino, Daniel S. J. Costa, Rachel Bishop, David S. Celermajer, Gary F. Sholler, Nadine A. Kasparian
Summary: This study aims to investigate the factors influencing quality of life among individuals with Fontan circulation, as well as their parents and siblings, and has obtained approval from relevant Human Research Ethics Committees.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Richard D. Mainwaring, L. Mac Felmly, R. Thomas Collins, Frank L. Hanley
Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed 69 patients with Alagille syndrome who underwent congenital heart surgery and found that liver dysfunction had a significant impact on their surgical survival.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Clement Karsenty, Khaled Hadeed, Camelia Djeddai, Julie Lateyron, Aitor Guitarte, Remi Vincent, Nathalie DeBarros, Nicolas Combes, Jerome Briot, Yves Dulac, Antoine Yrondi, Philippe Acar
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of cardiac printed models on improving parental understanding and alleviating anxiety before interventional catheterisation. The results showed that parents who received the explanation using a 3D model had a greater improvement in understanding and knowledge, as well as a significant reduction in anxiety levels.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Britta Stapel, Nicole Scharn, Tim Halling, Steffen Akkermann, Ivo Heitland, Mechthild Westhoff-Bleck, Kai G. Kahl
Summary: The relationship status of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients was found to be associated with depression, while sex was associated with anxiety. The importance of considering relationship status and potential relationship problems, as well as the role of social support in mental and physical well-being, should be taken into account in treating ACHD patients.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ji-Hua Zhu, Chen-Di Jin, Xiao-Min Tang
Summary: This study investigated the needs of parents of children after surgery for complex CHD and analyzed the influencing factors. The results showed that parents had higher demands in terms of condition assurance, acquisition of information, and closeness to the children. The age, education level, and residence of the parents were related to their needs.
WORLD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CASES
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Hao-Chuan Liu, Chung-Hsien Chaou, Chiao-Wei Lo, Hung-Tao Chung, Mao-Sheng Hwang
Summary: This study investigated the impacts of different structural heart defects and treatments on the psychology and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of children and adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD). It found that cyanotic heart disease (CyHD) had the most significant impact on patients' psychological and HRQoL status.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Z. Yu, D. Li, L. Sun, X. Zhao, H. Chang, L. Cui, H. Zhang, X. Liu, X. Lao, Z. Wan, X. Zhang
Summary: The study investigated the incidence and trends of congenital anomalies in Central China's Henan Province from 1997 to 2019. The overall incidence increased over time, with higher rates in urban areas and among males. The incidence of neural tube defects decreased, while congenital heart disease incidence rose, making it the most common anomaly post-2013.
Article
Pediatrics
Marcia Roeper, Henrike Hoermann, Roschan Salimi Dafsari, Felix Koestner, Ertan Mayatepek, Sebastian Kummer, Christina Reinauer, Thomas Meissner
Summary: This study assessed the mental health, family burden, and quality of life in parents of children with persistent congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). The study found that a significant proportion of parents experienced symptoms of depression and anxiety. Neurological impairment in the affected child and lower working hours were strongly associated with worse symptoms.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jo Wray, Christina Pagel, Adrian H. Chester, Fiona Kennedy, Sonya Crowe
Summary: The global healthcare system has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to major changes in care delivery. This study focused on the perspectives of patients with CHD and their parents/carers, highlighting disruptions to care delivery, inconsistent advice and messaging, and varying communication from healthcare professionals.
Article
Nursing
Min Leng, Lili Wei, Xiaohui Shi, Guorong Cao, Yuling Wei, Hong Xu, Xiaoying Zhang, Wenwen Zhang, Shuyun Xing, Holly Wei
Summary: This study found that even relatively highly resilient nurses experienced some degree of mental distress, including PTSD symptoms and perceived stress. Major stress sources for nurses caring for COVID-19 patients included working in an isolated environment, concerns about personal protective equipment shortage and usage, physical and emotional exhaustion, intensive workload, fear of being infected, and insufficient work experiences with COVID-19.
NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE
(2021)
Review
Nursing
Suja P. Davis, Megan Suzanne Hardin Ross, Reuben Adatorwovor, Holly Wei
Summary: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) consists of chronic illnesses such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, with adult patients utilizing telehealth and mHealth interventions for self-management and symptom-monitoring. The systematic review showed that such interventions can improve patients' quality of life, medication adherence, disease activity, medication monitoring, disease-related knowledge, and cost savings, though some challenges were reported by participants in qualitative studies.
RESEARCH IN NURSING & HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Holly Wei, Alexandra Dorn, Hailey Hutto, Robin Webb Corbett, Amanda Haberstroh, Kim Larson
Summary: The burnout of nursing students negatively affects their self-concept and engagement, which can lead to adverse impacts; attention should be paid to the risk factors of student burnout and interventions to alleviate it.
JOURNAL OF NURSING EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Wenwen Zhang, Yi An, Hong Xiu, Chao Dou, Zhongxin Wang, Yuling Wei, Tingting Gu, Min Leng, Holly Wei
Summary: Psychological problems are a significant public health issue, and appropriate mental health care is crucial for improving patient care quality. This study tested the feasibility of a Psychological Nursing Quality Evaluation Index in hospitalized patients in China, specifically those with myocardial infarction. The results showed high compliance rates of nurses' psychological care performance, offering valuable references for evaluating and monitoring inpatient psychological nursing care.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Holly Wei, Phyllis Horns, Samuel F. Sears, Kun Huang, Christopher M. Smith, Trent L. Wei
Summary: Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is a crucial practice model for improving healthcare quality. Since 2010, there has been a significant amount of research published on IPC, highlighting its importance. This meta-review systematically synthesized the findings of systematic reviews conducted between 2010 and 2020, focusing on facilitators, barriers, and outcomes of IPC. The results highlight the interrelated nature of these factors and emphasize the need for combined efforts from organizations, teams, and individuals to improve IPC.
JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Jing-Yuan Wang, Li-Li Wei, Huan-Ting Li, Yan Zhang, Qian-Qian Li, Yue-Shuai Pan, Gang Wang, Holly Wei
Summary: This qualitative study explores the psychological experience of patients hospitalized with COVID-19, highlighting three stages: extreme uncertainties during initial diagnosis, complicated negativity during treatment, and positive growth during recovery. It emphasizes the importance of holistic care provided by nurses.
HOLISTIC NURSING PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Holly Wei
Summary: This article describes the development process of an evidence-informed theory, the Convergent Care Theory, which aims to achieve optimal health outcomes through the collective efforts of healthcare stakeholders. The Convergent Care Theory includes concepts such as all-inclusive organizational care, healthcare professional collaborative care, person-centered precision care, and patients' and healthcare providers' self-care. Achieving convergent care requires the collaboration of all stakeholders, and several facilitating factors were identified through research evidence.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Holly Wei, Julia Aucoin, Gabrielle R. Kuntapay, Amber Justice, Abigail Jones, Chongben Zhang, Hudson P. Santos, Lynne A. Hall
Summary: This study examines the prevalence of nurse burnout in the Peri-Operative and Labor & Delivery settings before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on telomere length, a cellular biomarker. The findings indicate that nurse burnout is widespread in healthcare, and nurses currently experience high levels of burnout. Furthermore, the study reveals that nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic have shorter telomere lengths compared to before. Proper measures should be taken to reduce burnout symptoms and improve nurses' physical and psychological health.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Xue Li, Liangcheng Ding, Pei Ning, Yuan Li, Holly Wei, Qinghui Meng
Summary: Effective communication is crucial for nursing students to provide safe patient care. However, there is a lack of research on developing a systematic and comprehensive communication knowledge system for nursing students. This study aims to explore the teaching content and framework of nurses' interpersonal communication, construct a systematic knowledge system, and provide a theoretical basis for training nurses in interpersonal communication.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Holly Wei, Lisa M. Haddad, Tricia A. Nwokocha, Margaret Powers, Aaron Wei, Quinton Carroll, Nancy Ballard
Summary: This study aims to understand the factors that facilitate and hinder nurses' desire and ability to obtain specialty certifications. The findings indicate that organizational culture and leadership are crucial in promoting nursing specialty certifications. Further research is needed to evaluate the impact of interventions on nurses' certification levels.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Holly Wei, Leann Horsley, Yan Cao, Lisa M. Haddad, Katherine C. Hall, Roslyn Robinson, Margaret Powers, Debra Gay Anderson
Summary: This study examines the current state of nurses' work engagement and its factors, as well as the associations with job satisfaction, quality of care, and intent to leave. The findings suggest that nurses' work engagement is positively related to job satisfaction and perceived quality of care, while negatively associated with intent to leave. The study also highlights a possible impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nurses' work engagement.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Anthropology
Shimin Zheng, Yan Cao, Sheryl Strasser, Holly Wei
Summary: This study investigates the prevalence of low birthweight (LBW) and its relation to maternal sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyle behaviors in the United States. The analysis of data from the National Survey of Children's Health reveals that LBW prevalence averaged 9.31% between 2016 and 2021, with very low birthweight (VLBW) at 1.50%. The study identifies maternal age, health status, and race/ethnicity as significant factors associated with LBW.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Juan Wen, Guiling Yu, Yan Kong, Holly Wei, Shuran Zhao, Furong Liu
Summary: This study demonstrated that interventions based on the theory of planned behavior effectively improved breastfeeding behaviors among women with cesarean sections. The intervention group had significantly higher exclusive breastfeeding rates and lower rates of sore nipples compared to the control group at different time points after the C-section. Attitude scores, subjective norm scores, and behavior control scores were significantly higher in the intervention group, leading to increased breastfeeding intention.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Linda P. Bolin, Carolyn E. Horne, Holly Wei
Summary: This study found that young adults who participated in biofeedback training had positive attitudes towards its health maintenance and stress reduction effects, indicating that biofeedback may be a promising approach for managing blood pressure and psychological stress.
JOURNAL OF HOLISTIC NURSING
(2021)
Review
Nursing
Holly Wei, Ashley King, Yongmei Jiang, Kerry A. Sewell, Donna M. Lake
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi, Andree-Anne Hebert, Paul Oh, Tracey Colella, Crystal Aultman, Carolina Carvalho, Rajni Nijhawan, Marie-Kristelle Ross, Sherry L. Grace
Summary: This study aimed to co-design women-focused cardiac rehabilitation (CR) education to meet their specific needs. Through literature review, needs assessment, and content development, the research team created open-access educational resources including videos and slide decks. These resources will be used to support women in reducing their risk of cardiovascular sequelae.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Hannah Spielmann, Wolfgang Albert, Sandra Semmig-Koenze, Volker Lauenroth, Christine Spitz-Koeberich, Paulina Staus, Katharina Tigges-Limmer, Christiane Kugler, S. E. L. M. A. Study SELMA Study Grp
Summary: This study investigated the construct of psychosocial adjustment and the role of social support in patients with durable VAD support. The results showed that the majority of the participants reported high levels of perceived social support and good psychosocial adjustment. Higher levels of perceived social support were associated with lower levels of anxiety and depression, and higher levels of quality of life.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tania T. Von Visger, Ji Won Shin, Mary Beth Happ
Summary: This study explores the perspectives of Urban Zen Integrative Therapy interventionists on the delivery of the therapy, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of subjective variables that may influence intervention fidelity. The results reveal several key themes related to adherence to the intervention delivery, such as balancing between tailoring and standardization, challenges faced during delivery, the need for teamwork, and clients' application of the therapy.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dejina Thapa, Sek Ying Chair, Mei Sin Chong, Rishi Ram Poudel, Tenaw Gualau Melesse, Kai Chow Choi, Hon Lon Tam
Summary: The ventilator bundle has been found to effectively reduce the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia and improve related outcomes. However, caution should be exercised in interpreting these findings due to the low-to-moderate certainty of evidence and high heterogeneity.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jianxiong Lai, Bin Fang, Lirong Luo, Wenjie Xie, Yuanhui Xu, Jian Li
Summary: This study used two-sample bidirectional mendelian randomization to explore the causal link between asthma and inflammatory bowel disease. The researchers found a negative correlation between asthma and Crohn's disease. However, further research is needed to confirm this finding.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Eriadina Alves Lima, Gezabell Rodrigues, Beatriz Carneiro Mota, Shamyr Sulyvan Castro, Rafael Barreto Mesquita, Camila Ferreira Leite
Summary: This study investigated the components of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) reflected in the assessment instruments used in cardiac rehabilitation for individuals with heart failure (HF). The results showed that body function was the most frequently detected component, but none of the instruments covered all aspects of the ICF. The Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) demonstrated the most comprehensive coverage of ICF components.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Baolu Yang, Leyi Gao, Zhaohui Tong
Summary: The use of sedative and analgesic medications during non-invasive ventilation can reduce the risk of tracheal intubation and delirium in patients with acute respiratory failure. Among the different medications, dexmedetomidine showed better clinical outcomes, especially when closely monitoring the patients' vital signs.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Liu Huang, Mengtao Song, Ling Wang, Qiran Zhang, Xiao Liu, Chunfeng Cai
Summary: This study examines the reliability and validity of the Chinese Interoceptive Awareness Questionnaire (C-IAQ) for Chinese cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients. The results indicate that the C-IAQ has favorable psychometric features and can be used to measure the interoceptive awareness of CVD patients.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Qiuxia Zhang, Khuan Lee, Zawiah Mansor, Iskasymar Ismail, Yi Guo, Qiao Xiao, Poh Ying Lim
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review to understand the effect of rapid response teams (RRT) on patient outcomes. The results showed that, despite variation in context and intervention type, most studies demonstrated that RRT positively impacts patient outcomes.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sikandar H. Khan, Anthony J. Perkins, Samreen Jawaid, Sophia Wang, Heidi Lindroth, Rebecca E. Schmitt, Jason Doles, Jason D. True, Sujuan Gao, Gideon A. Caplan, Homer L. Twigg III, Kenneth Kesler, Babar A. Khan
Summary: This study aimed to identify protein pathways associated with delirium post-esophagectomy. The findings revealed that coagulation factor IX and mannosyl-oligosaccharide 1,2-alpha-mannosidase were associated with delirium, while complement C2 and mannosyl-oligosaccharide 1,2-alpha-mannosidase were associated with delirium severity.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Hua Li, Tao Dong, Jinling Luan
Summary: Fluticasone propionate and salmeterol (FSC) are viable options for step-up treatment in asthmatic children, as they can reduce the incidence of asthma exacerbations and improve lung function. FSC treatment for more than 12 weeks shows a greater likelihood of reducing asthma exacerbations and decreasing the use of albuterol. There were no significant differences in drug-related adverse events between FSC and fluticasone propionate (FP) alone.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Harrison Krebs, Kimberly Crutcher, Yan Su, Marilyn A. Prasun
Summary: During the COVID pandemic, patients experienced increased depression and poorer quality of life. However, significant improvements were observed in all outcomes following completion of Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR).
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Hong-Lin Wu, Si-Jia Zhou, Xiu-Hua Chen, Hua Cao, Yi-Rong Zheng, Qiang Chen
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the value of LUS score at VA-ECMO withdrawal in neonatal ARDS patients. The results showed that LUS score significantly improved during VA-ECMO treatment and could be used to evaluate various lung diagnostic signs. Additionally, LUS score was positively correlated with ECMO blood flow and could predict ECMO weaning success.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lingyu Lin, Yanchun Peng, Xizhen Huang, Sailan Li, Liangwan Chen, Yanjuan Lin
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of family intervention on the incidence of postoperative delirium (POD) and ICU prognoses of patients undergoing cardiac valve surgery. The results showed that family intervention could reduce the incidence of POD, shorten ICU stays, reduce the incidence of anxiety and depression in family caregivers, and improve their satisfaction. Therefore, family intervention is of significant importance for patients undergoing cardiac valve surgery.
