Ventricular Assist Device Self-Management Issues: The Patient and Caregiver Perspectives

Jesus M. Casida; Pamela Combs; Sarah E. Schroeder; Kathleen T. Hickey

doi:10.1097/MAT.0000000000000733

Ventricular Assist Device Self-Management Issues: The Patient and Caregiver Perspectives

Jesus M. Casida, Pamela Combs, Sarah E. Schroeder, Kathleen T. Hickey

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Abstract

Despite technological advancements, ventricular assist device (VAD) self-management (SM) remains complex. Using a descriptive mixed-method research, we examined the VAD care issues reported by nondyadic sample of 102 patients and 116 caregivers in the United States. Participants (mean age, 50.0 ± 13.1 years) were predominantly white (80%), female (59%), and married (77%). Quantitative and qualitative data revealed the patients/caregivers’ need for competency assessment and reassessment of VAD care after discharge. Competent home-care registered nurses (RNs) and on-going communications with VAD care team are needed in support for VAD SM.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	E148-E150
Journal	ASAIO Journal
Volume	64
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/MAT.0000000000000733
State	Published - Nov 1 2018
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Circulatory support
Family caregiver
Left ventricular assist device
Self-care ventricular assist device patients
Self-management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Biophysics
Bioengineering
Biomaterials
Biomedical Engineering

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