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Ventricular assist device (VAD) programs show varied structures globally, with most using advanced practice providers as coordinators and employing multidisciplinary teams. Further research is needed to link VAD program structure to patient outcomes.

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  • Cardiology
  • Medical Devices
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Global growth in ventricular assist device (VAD) utilization driven by technological advancements.
  • Limited understanding of the structural organization of VAD programs worldwide.
  • Need to identify trends in VAD program infrastructure and staffing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate global trends in the organizational structure of ventricular assist device (VAD) programs.
  • To identify commonalities and differences in VAD program components.
  • To establish a baseline for future research on VAD program effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • Online survey distributed to 321 VAD program professionals.
  • Survey comprised 26 questions across patient management, coordinator roles, multidisciplinary support, and leadership.
  • Analysis of 58 returned surveys (47 US, 11 international).

Main Results:

  • Majority of VAD programs manage 26-100 patients.
  • Advanced practice providers (APPs) serve as device coordinators in 69% of programs.
  • Extensive multidisciplinary support is common, including social workers (90%), nutritionists (74%), and pharmacists (72%).

Conclusions:

  • VAD program structures exhibit significant variation globally.
  • Cardiologists and surgeons frequently lead VAD programs.
  • Further investigation is required to correlate VAD program structure with patient outcomes, job satisfaction, and staff retention.