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Caring for patients with ventricular assist devices

M Shively1, A Verderber, L Fitzsimmons

  • 1San Diego State University School of Nursing, California.

The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

This article encourages nursing research for patients with ventricular assist devices (VADs). Nurses are vital for developing research questions and improving VAD patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Cardiovascular Technology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Ventricular assist devices (VADs) are critical for end-stage heart failure management.
  • Increasing use of VADs necessitates focused research to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Nursing's role in VAD patient care is evolving and requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key nursing research questions for patients with VADs.
  • To highlight potential areas for future nursing study in VAD technology.
  • To emphasize the need for multidisciplinary research involving nurses.

Main Methods:

  • This article is a conceptual piece, not an empirical study.
  • It synthesizes current knowledge gaps and proposes future research directions.

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  • It emphasizes the importance of collaborative research frameworks.

    • Main Results:

    • Numerous research questions can be generated to advance VAD patient care.
    • Nurses are uniquely positioned to contribute to VAD research.
    • Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for comprehensive VAD research.

    Conclusions:

    • Further nursing research is crucial for improving the care and outcomes of VAD patients.
    • Nurses should actively participate in developing research variables and protocols for VAD technology.
    • Fostering a research agenda will enhance the integration of VADs in clinical practice.