The caregiver role in thromboprophylaxis management in atrial fibrillation: A literature review

Ferguson, C; Inglis, SC; Newton, PJ; Middleton, S; Macdonald, PS; Davidson, PM

The caregiver role in thromboprophylaxis management in atrial fibrillation: A literature review

Ferguson, C

Inglis, SC

Newton, PJ

Middleton, S Macdonald, PS

Davidson, PM

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Citation:: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2015, 14 (2), pp. 98 - 107
Issue Date:: 2015-04-23

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dc.contributor.author	Ferguson, C https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2417-2216	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Inglis, SC https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1331-5912	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Newton, PJ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5006-2037	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Middleton, S	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Macdonald, PS https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5378-2825	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Davidson, PM https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2050-1534	en_US
dc.date.issued	2015-04-23	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2015, 14 (2), pp. 98 - 107	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1474-5151	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/44993
dc.description.abstract	Background: Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia and a risk factor for adverse events including stroke. People living with atrial fibrillation are commonly elderly and have multiple comorbidities. The role of a caregiver in supporting the individual to manage a chronic and complex condition has received limited attention. Objectives: This review aims to summarize available information on the caregiver role in atrial fibrillation, specifically in promoting adherence to thromboprophylaxis and evidence for strategies to support and enable the caregiver. Data sources: A review of electronic databases and search engines was undertaken including Medline, Scopus and CINAHL. The search terms atrial fibrillation, anticoagulation, carer, caregiver, family support were used. Dates searched were from January 1990 to November 2012. Results: The review found limited original clinical research studies. The majority of the literature identified in the initial search included review papers and work which recommends the inclusion of the caregiver in the care of patients with atrial fibrillation but limited empirical evidence. Conclusions: Caregivers have an essential role to play in advocacy, family centred care and shared decision-making. This may influence thromboprophylaxis treatment choices and potentially adherence. Assessment of caregiver needs and support should be central to patient assessment and care planning. There is a need for clinical intervention studies which more target and address the caregiver role.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1177/1474515114547647	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Nursing	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Atrial Fibrillation	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Anticoagulants	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Caregivers	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Stroke	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Medication Adherence	en_US
dc.title	The caregiver role in thromboprophylaxis management in atrial fibrillation: A literature review	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	2	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	14	en_US
utslib.for	1110 Nursing	en_US
utslib.for	1102 Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology	en_US
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/IMPACCT
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Nursing
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
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pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	14	en_US

Abstract:

Background: Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia and a risk factor for adverse events including stroke. People living with atrial fibrillation are commonly elderly and have multiple comorbidities. The role of a caregiver in supporting the individual to manage a chronic and complex condition has received limited attention. Objectives: This review aims to summarize available information on the caregiver role in atrial fibrillation, specifically in promoting adherence to thromboprophylaxis and evidence for strategies to support and enable the caregiver. Data sources: A review of electronic databases and search engines was undertaken including Medline, Scopus and CINAHL. The search terms atrial fibrillation, anticoagulation, carer, caregiver, family support were used. Dates searched were from January 1990 to November 2012. Results: The review found limited original clinical research studies. The majority of the literature identified in the initial search included review papers and work which recommends the inclusion of the caregiver in the care of patients with atrial fibrillation but limited empirical evidence. Conclusions: Caregivers have an essential role to play in advocacy, family centred care and shared decision-making. This may influence thromboprophylaxis treatment choices and potentially adherence. Assessment of caregiver needs and support should be central to patient assessment and care planning. There is a need for clinical intervention studies which more target and address the caregiver role.

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