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This study developed an infection prevention toolkit to reduce common infections after durable left ventricular assist device (dLVAD) implantation. The toolkit offers expert-guided recommendations for VAD teams to improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Infections are a significant complication following durable left ventricular assist device (dLVAD) implantation, leading to increased morbidity and mortality.
  • There is considerable interhospital variability in infection rates, highlighting the need for standardized mitigation strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a customizable and deployable toolkit of expert-guided recommendations to reduce infections post-dLVAD implantation.
  • To address the gap in strategies for mitigating post-dLVAD infections by creating a practical resource for healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

  • A multistage mixed methods design was employed, combining qualitative interviews with quantitative data analysis.
  • Data were gathered from clinical and operational ventricular assist device (VAD) team members across US hospitals with varying infection rates.
  • A national registry, Medicare data, and hospital surveys were integrated, with input from VAD subject matter experts to refine the toolkit.

Main Results:

  • Seventy-three VAD team members from 8 US hospitals were interviewed.
  • The developed toolkit includes 39 infection prevention recommendations targeting VAD program processes, clinicians, patients/caregivers, and leadership.
  • Accompanying resources are provided to support the implementation and evaluation of site-specific strategies.

Conclusions:

  • A mixed methods approach successfully yielded an infection prevention toolkit designed to enhance VAD team care coordination and decrease post-dLVAD infections.
  • Further research is recommended to evaluate the real-world effectiveness of this toolkit in dLVAD settings.