scholarly journals Psychological burden and coping in destination therapy patients with a left ventricular assist device: a qualitative content analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Levelink ◽  
Anna Katharina Reinhold ◽  
Oliver Dewald ◽  
Anna Levke Brütt
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Destination Therapy ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Psychological Burden ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist ◽  
And Coping

scholarly journals Characterization of Ventricular Tachycardia After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation as Destination Therapy

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 1412-1424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua D. Moss ◽  
Erin E. Flatley ◽  
Andrew D. Beaser ◽  
John H. Shin ◽  
Hemal M. Nayak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ventricular Tachycardia ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Destination Therapy ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Device Implantation ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist

scholarly journals Frequency of Poor Outcome (Death or Poor Quality of Life) After Left Ventricular Assist Device for Destination Therapy

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne V. Arnold ◽  
Philip G. Jones ◽  
Larry A. Allen ◽  
David J. Cohen ◽  
Timothy J. Fendler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Destination Therapy ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist

An Acceptability and Feasibility Study of Decision Aids for Patients and Their Caregivers Considering Destination Therapy Left Ventricular Assist Device

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. S6-S7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen K. McIlvennan ◽  
Jocelyn S. Thompson ◽  
Daniel D. Matlock ◽  
Joseph C. Cleveland ◽  
Larry A. Allen
Keyword(s):  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Decision Aids ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Destination Therapy ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist

An international survey: Tobacco smoking cessation strategies within left ventricular assist device centers

2020 ◽  
pp. 039139882094493
Author(s):  
Pamela Combs ◽  
William Cohen ◽  
Umar A. Siddiqi ◽  
Valluvan Jeevanandam
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Destination Therapy ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist

Background: Tobacco smoking is a significant source of morbidity in patients with a durable left ventricular assist device. While various cessation strategies have been investigated, the ability of ventricular assist device centers to implement a successful tobacco cessation program remains uncertain. We explored various cessation strategies employed by ventricular assist device centers and assessed perspectives of their effectiveness, as well as institutional investment in these programs. Methods: A 37-question online self-report survey was created using Survey Monkey® and distributed worldwide. We investigated (1) programmatic strategies utilized for smoking cessation, (2) the respondent’s perspective on the effectiveness of these strategies, (3) the structure with which these therapies are administered, and (4) overall organizational support for these treatments. Results: A total of 47 centers worldwide completed the survey. The most common methods of tobacco cessation were pharmacologic and nicotine replacement therapy (78% and 66%). However, only about half (47% and 50%, respectively) of the centers indicated that these strategies were effective. When asked whether a respondent’s center perceives that tobacco smoking should be a deciding factor in destination therapy evaluations, nearly a third (15, 32%) responded in the affirmative. Conclusion: While significant overlap exists among centers regarding treatments used for smoking cessation with left ventricular assist device patients, the most common treatments are not thought to be effective. While the current recommendations require tobacco smoking cessation in only bridge-to-transplant patients and not destination therapy patients, a number of centers disagree with the national guidelines and believe smoking should be prohibited in both populations.

scholarly journals Living with a left ventricular assist device: psychological burden and coping: protocol for a cross-sectional and longitudinal qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. e037017
Author(s):  
Michael Levelink ◽  
Harald Christian Eichstaedt ◽  
Sven Meyer ◽  
Anna Levke Brütt
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Psychological Burden ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist ◽  
The Cross ◽  
And Coping

IntroductionDue to technological progress and persistent shortage of donor hearts, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have become established in the treatment of advanced heart failure. Accordingly, more patients live with LVADs for prolonged periods. Related research focused primarily on clinical issues and little is known about psychosocial aspects of living with an LVAD. This study aims to explore psychological burden and coping following LVAD implantation.Methods and analysisAn exploratory qualitative study with cross-sectional and longitudinal elements will be carried out. At least 18 patients with LVAD who have the device implanted from a few weeks to more than 3 years will be interviewed in the cross-sectional component using an interview guide. A subsample of patients who live with the LVAD for up to 3 months when recruited will be interviewed two additional times in the following year. The cross-sectional interviews will be analysed using an inductive qualitative content analysis to describe psychological burden, coping resources and behaviour from the patient’s perspective. Based on the findings, the longitudinal interviews will be analysed with a deductive content analysis to explore psychological adjustment during the first year after implantation. The findings will provide a deeper understanding of the complex and specific situation of patients with LVAD and of psychological adjustment to living with a life-sustaining implant. This can help clinicians in considering individual aspects to promote patient outcomes and is the basis for further research on healthcare interventions or technical solutions to reduce burden and for developing rehabilitation measures to promote psychosocial outcomes.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval was obtained from the ethics committee of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Oldenburg (2019-023). Study findings will be disseminated at national and international conferences and through peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration numberGerman Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00016883).

Dying with A Destination Therapy Left Ventricular Assist Device: Perspectives, Perceptions, and Experiences of Bereaved Caregivers and Clinicians

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. S124
Author(s):  
Sarah Chuzi ◽  
Kenzie A. Cameron ◽  
Adeboye Ogunseitan ◽  
Lauren Schulze ◽  
Kathleen L. Grady ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Left Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist Device ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Destination Therapy ◽  
Assist Device ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist
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