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- Theys, Sofie, et al.
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Barriers and enablers for the implementation of a hospital communication tool for patient participation : a qualitative study
- 2020
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Ingår i: Journal of Clinical Nursing. - : Blackwell Science Ltd.. - 0962-1067 .- 1365-2702. ; :11-12, s. 1945-1956
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To investigate potential barriers and enablers prior to the implementation of the Tell-us card.BACKGROUND: Patient participation has the potential to improve quality of care and has a positive effect on health outcomes. In order to enhance participation of patients, adequate communication between patients, their relatives and healthcare professionals is vital. Communication is considered as a fundament of care according to the Fundamentals of Care Framework. A strategy to improve patient participation is the use of the Tell-us card; a communication tool that patients and relatives can use during hospitalization to point out what is important for them during their admission and before discharge. Investigating barriers and enablers is needed before implementation.DESIGN: A qualitative study.METHODS: Semi-structured, individual interviews with (head)nurses, nurse assistants and midwifes. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed using the framework analysis method. The COREQ checklist has been used.RESULTS: The need to maintain control over care, reluctance to engage in in-depth conversations, fear of being seen as unprofessional by patients, fear of repercussions from physicians, the lack of insight in the meaning of patient participation, and the lack of appreciation of the importance of patient participation appeared to be majors barriers. Participants also elaborated on several prerequisites for successful implementation and regarded the cooperation of the multidisciplinary team as an essential enabler.CONCLUSION: The identified barriers and enablers revealed that nurses and midwives are rather reluctant towards patient participation and actively facilitating that by using the Tell-us card communication tool.RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: A number of issues will have to be factored into the implementation plan of the communication tool. Tailored implementation strategies will be crucial to overcome barriers and to accomplish a successful and sustainable implementation of the Tell-us card.
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- Theys, Sofie, et al.
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Individualised care in Flemish and Dutch hospitals : Comparing patients' and nurses' perceptions
- 2022
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. - : Blackwell Publishing. - 0283-9318 .- 1471-6712. ; 36:3, s. 635-649
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Patient-centred care has been recognised as vital for today's healthcare quality. This type of care puts patients at the centre, contributing to positive patient outcomes such as patient autonomy. Empirical research comparing nurses' and patients' perceptions of the support and provision of patient-centred care is limited and focuses solely on nurses and patients working and staying on surgical wards.Aims and objectives: Comparing patients' and nurses' perceptions of patient-centred care on different types of hospital wards, and exploring if patient empowerment, health literacy, and certain sociodemographic and context-related variables are associated with these perceptions.Design: Cross-sectional design.Methods: Data were collected in ten Flemish (February-June 2016) and two Dutch (December 2014-May 2015) hospitals using the Individualised Care Scale (ICS). A linear mixed model was fitted. Data from 845 patients and 569 nurses were analysed. As the ICS was used to measure the concept of patient-centred care, it is described using the term 'individualised care.'Results: Nurses perceived that they supported and provided individualised care more compared with patients as they scored significantly higher on the ICS compared with patients. Patients with higher empowerment scores, higher health literacy, a degree lower than bachelor, a longer hospital stay, and patients who were employed and who were admitted to Dutch hospitals scored significantly higher on some of the ICS subscales/subsections. Nurses who were older and more experienced and those working in Dutch hospitals, regional hospitals and maternity wards scored significantly higher on some of the ICS subscales/subsections.Conclusion: Nurses perceived that they supported and provided individualised care more compared with patients.Relevance to clinical practice: Creating a shared understanding towards the support and provision of individualised care should be a priority as this could generate more effective nursing care that takes into account the individuality of the patient.
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- Theys, Sofie, et al.
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Patient empowerment in Flemish hospital wards : a cross-sectional study
- 2021
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Ingår i: Acta Clinica Belgica. - : Taylor & Francis. - 1784-3286 .- 2295-3337. ; 76:6, s. 453-461
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: Measuring empowerment of patients on Flemish hospital wards by the short form of the Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13) and exploring the association between patient empowerment and patient-centred care, health literacy, patient- and context-related characteristics.Methods: Secondary analysis of data collected in nine regional hospitals and one university hospital in Flanders between February and June 2016. Patients needed to be admitted for a least 1 day, aged 18 years or over, and mentally competent with adequate ability to speak and read the Dutch language. Independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA and multivariable regression analysis were performed.Results: Mean empowerment was 58. Of the 670 patients, 22.7% tended to be unprepared to play an active role in their health care, 22.2% were struggling to manage own health, 39.4% reported to take action to maintain and improve own health, and 15.7% reported having confidence to perform adequate behaviours in most circumstances. Multivariable analysis showed that patients living together with family, a partner or a friend (p = 0.018), with higher health literacy (p < 0.001), and with higher perceptions of individuality in patients' care (p < 0.001) had higher empowerment scores.Conclusion: The multivariable analysis found three variables associated with patient empowerment and provided empirical evidence for the interrelatedness between patient-centred care and patient empowerment. Future research should use a clear framework to make sure that all relevant determinants of patient empowerment are included. Interventions to improve patient empowerment should incorporate patient characteristics and elements of both health literacy and patient-centred care.
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- Van Tiggelen, Hanne, et al.
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The prevalence and associated factors of skin tears in Belgian nursing homes : A cross-sectional observational study
- 2019
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Ingår i: Journal of tissue viability. - : Elsevier. - 0965-206X. ; 28:2, s. 100-106
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- BACKGROUND: Although skin tears are among the most prevalent acute wounds in nursing homes, their recognition as a unique condition remains in its infancy. Elderly patients are at risk of developing skin tears due to increased skin fragility and other contributing risk factors. In order to provide (cost-) effective prevention, patients at risk should be identified in a timely manner.OBJECTIVES: (1) To determine the point prevalence of skin tears and (2) to identify factors independently associated with skin tear presence in nursing home residents.METHODS: A cross-sectional observational study was set up, including 1153 residents in 10 Belgian nursing homes. Data were collected by trained researchers and study nurses using patient records and skin observations. A multiple binary logistic regression model was designed to explore independent associated factors (significance level α < 0.05).RESULTS: The final sample consisted of 795 nursing home residents, of which 24 presented with skin tears, resulting in a point prevalence of 3.0%. Most skin tears were classified as category 3 (defined as complete flap loss) according to the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) Classification System and 75.0% were located on the lower arms/legs. Five independent associated factors were identified: age, history of skin tears, chronic use of corticosteroids, dependency for transfers, and use of adhesives/dressings.CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed a skin tear prevalence of 3.0% in nursing home residents. Age, history of skin tears, chronic use of corticosteroids, dependency for transfers, and use of adhesives/dressings were independently associated with skin tear presence.
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