The caregiving role following percutaneous coronary intervention

Aim. The aim of this study is to describe the experience of caregivers of individuals who have had a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Background. Decreased lengths of hospital stay and an increased emphasis on chronic disease self-management increase the importance of carers in assisting in...

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Main Authors: Rolley, John, Smith, J., Digiacomo, Michelle, Salamonson, Y., Davidson, Patricia
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Published: Blackwell Publishing 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/19034
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author Rolley, John
Smith, J.
Digiacomo, Michelle
Salamonson, Y.
Davidson, Patricia
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Smith, J.
Digiacomo, Michelle
Salamonson, Y.
Davidson, Patricia
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description Aim. The aim of this study is to describe the experience of caregivers of individuals who have had a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Background. Decreased lengths of hospital stay and an increased emphasis on chronic disease self-management increase the importance of carers in assisting in recovery and lifestyle modification. Design. Cross-sectional dual-moderated focus group design. Method. Three focus groups using a dual facilitation approach were held in the cardiac rehabilitation setting of a tertiary referral hospital in metropolitan Sydney. All sessions were audio recorded, transcribed and thematically analysed. Results. Four themes emerged from the data: (1) a gendered approach to health, illness and caring; (2) shock, disbelief and the process of adjustment following PCI; (3) challenges and changes of the carer-patient relationship and (4) the needs of the carer for support and information. Issues emerging from this study parallel other findings describing the experience, yet provide new insights into the issues surrounding PCI.Conclusion. These findings highlight the need for including carers in care planning and decision-making and providing them with support and resources. Relevance to clinical practice. Emphasises the importance of preparing carers of the likely experience following a PCI. Demonstrates the degree to which vigilance, deferment of carer-health needs and role conflict impact on the carer's personal relationship. Demonstrates the need for formal support interventions for carers of patients who have had PCI.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-190342017-09-13T16:00:43Z The caregiving role following percutaneous coronary intervention Rolley, John Smith, J. Digiacomo, Michelle Salamonson, Y. Davidson, Patricia percutaneous coronary intervention spouse focus group qualitative methods carers Aim. The aim of this study is to describe the experience of caregivers of individuals who have had a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Background. Decreased lengths of hospital stay and an increased emphasis on chronic disease self-management increase the importance of carers in assisting in recovery and lifestyle modification. Design. Cross-sectional dual-moderated focus group design. Method. Three focus groups using a dual facilitation approach were held in the cardiac rehabilitation setting of a tertiary referral hospital in metropolitan Sydney. All sessions were audio recorded, transcribed and thematically analysed. Results. Four themes emerged from the data: (1) a gendered approach to health, illness and caring; (2) shock, disbelief and the process of adjustment following PCI; (3) challenges and changes of the carer-patient relationship and (4) the needs of the carer for support and information. Issues emerging from this study parallel other findings describing the experience, yet provide new insights into the issues surrounding PCI.Conclusion. These findings highlight the need for including carers in care planning and decision-making and providing them with support and resources. Relevance to clinical practice. Emphasises the importance of preparing carers of the likely experience following a PCI. Demonstrates the degree to which vigilance, deferment of carer-health needs and role conflict impact on the carer's personal relationship. Demonstrates the need for formal support interventions for carers of patients who have had PCI. 2011 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/19034 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03104.x Blackwell Publishing restricted
spellingShingle percutaneous coronary intervention
spouse
focus group
qualitative methods
carers
Rolley, John
Smith, J.
Digiacomo, Michelle
Salamonson, Y.
Davidson, Patricia
The caregiving role following percutaneous coronary intervention
title The caregiving role following percutaneous coronary intervention
title_full The caregiving role following percutaneous coronary intervention
title_fullStr The caregiving role following percutaneous coronary intervention
title_full_unstemmed The caregiving role following percutaneous coronary intervention
title_short The caregiving role following percutaneous coronary intervention
title_sort caregiving role following percutaneous coronary intervention
topic percutaneous coronary intervention
spouse
focus group
qualitative methods
carers
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/19034