Pub Date : 2024-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jvn.2024.08.001
Janelle Beaudry Clark BSN, RN-BC , Kristiina Hyrkas PhD, RN
Background
Nurses perform frequent heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) monitoring, a widespread and longstanding practice, after cardiac catheterization (CC) to identify vascular access site complications for femoral and radial arterial approach in adult patients.
Objective
The objective of this scoping review was to answer two questions: (1) how does the available evidence support frequent HR and BP monitoring after CC via femoral and radial approach in adult patients and (2) how does this practice prompt bedside nurses in identifying the procedure's major vascular access site complications, including bleeding, hematoma, and pseudoanurysm?
Method
Following the scoping review approach, literature search was conducted (PubMed, CINAHL, Google Scholar) by two co-authors and medical librarian. We reviewed, evaluated, and analyzed the evidence from twenty articles.
Results
The reviewed medical and nursing literature revealed findings challenging the present practice. Out of fifteen research studies, five found frequent HR and BP monitoring after CC to be uninformative while the remaining ten did not report frequent vital signs. Two research articles reported that vascular complications after CC were discovered by RNs directly assessing the access site or by the patients themselves, unrelated to HR and BP. Five non-research articles were included, which all recommended frequent HR and BP monitoring.
Conclusions
Frequent HR and BP assessment during the recovery period is not supported by empirical research despite being consistently recommended by nursing guidelines and expert opinion articles. Current evidence supports frequent vascular access site assessments and patient education.
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Pub Date : 2024-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jvn.2024.08.002
Susanne Friis Soendergaard RN. Ph.D. Post.doc. , Ane Simony MD, PhD., Associate professor , Johanne Louise Christiansen PhD, Associate Professor , Henrik Sehested Laursen Cand.Scient.bibl , Marie Dahl RN. PhD. Associate Professor
Introduction
Patients facing chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) experience significant burdens, impacting their physical, emotional, and social well-being. They require extensive care from multidisciplinary healthcare professionals across primary and secondary settings. Managing CLTI necessitates strict patient adherence to treatment protocols to prevent severe complications. Surprisingly, previous studies have overlooked these patients' unique perspectives, highlighting the need to explore their experiences and challenges.
Objective
The objective of this review was to systematically identify, examine, and conceptually map extant literature on patients with CLTI in the context of living with the condition, and explore their experiences of receiving treatment and care within a cross-sectoral setting.
Methods
A systematic search was completed on 18 September 2023 with no methodological or format restrictions. We identified the population, concept, and context to pinpoint the delineate the focus of this review process. The JBI methodology for scoping reviews and the PRISMA-ScR checklist were followed.
Results
Based on our search, we found ten relevant scientific qualitative and/or quantitative sources and one non-scientific source. We identified four main maps: 1) Dependency on others is my new life condition, 2) I'm more than the sum of my conditions, 3) I'm lost in chaos, be alert to all of me, and 4) Give me more time, my body and mind are under attack.
Conclusion
This scoping review describes how patients’ lives are affected by CLTI and provides insights into their perception of shared decision-making, treatment, and care. The review reveals the need for a more person-centered approach to care. To nuance person-centred care further, it is necessary to consider the impact of patients’ cultural values and preferences. However, this area is marked by a notable research gap.
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Pub Date : 2024-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jvn.2024.05.001
Alexandra Moran Baird DNP, AGACNP-BC , Aaron W. Aday MD, MSc , Esther S.H. Kim MD, MPH
Arteriopathies are a group of vascular disorders that encompass arterial dissection, aneurysm, and tortuosity that may or may not have an identifiable cause. Given the varied clinical presentations and underlying disorders of patients with arteriopathies, clinicians must develop a wide range of tools to care for these patients, including a focused history, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, medical and surgical therapies, genetic testing, and education. The vascular medicine clinic is one setting that can provide comprehensive care for this patient population, and vascular medicine advanced practice providers (APPs) are essential in this setting. In this article, we summarize a clinical framework for vascular medicine APPs caring for this patient population and provide clinical pearls for a variety of arteriopathies.
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Pub Date : 2024-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.jvn.2024.09.003
Alexander Waddell , Francesca Denton , Richard Powell , David R. Broom , Stefan T. Birkett , Gordon McGregor , Amy E. Harwood
Introduction
The WALKSTRONG trial includes a programme of community walking and home-based circuit training which has been developed for people with intermittent claudication (IC). The aim of the present study was to determine the acceptability of the programme for those who took part, by gleaning their opinions and experiences.
Methods
All participants eligible for the WALKSTRONG trial were approached regarding completing a semi-structured interview, selected from three groups: A) programme completers, B) programme withdrawers and C) programme decliners. Interviewers were interested in participants’ views on the programme structure, willingness to participate, and the experiences of those who did take part. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematic analysis was undertaken.
Results
Five of the 14 participants in the intervention group and four of the 20 programme decliners agreed to an interview. The one who withdrew from the exercise programme did not consent to be interviewed. The three themes that emerged from the interviews were: 1) ‘overall positive experiences with the programme, 2) ‘importance of guidance and pain management’, and 3) ‘barriers are both similar to supervised exercise and unique to home-based programmes’. The programme was well received by programme completers, with some aspects preferred over others. Some participants reported improvements in both physical activity behaviour and IC symptoms, and would recommend the programme to others.
Conclusion
The home-based circuit programme received several recommendations for further improvement. Along with the feasibility findings, a fully powered, randomised controlled trial of this intervention is warranted.
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Pub Date : 2024-12-01DOI: 10.1016/S1062-0303(24)00077-3
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Pub Date : 2024-12-01DOI: 10.1016/S1062-0303(24)00078-5
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