Katherine M Reeder1, Jessica L Sims2, Patrick M Ercole3, Shivan S Shetty4, Michael Wallendorf5. 1. Unity Point Health - Des Moines Faculty, Mercy Medical Center North Iowa Faculty kcmvrk@yahoo.com. 2. University City Children's Center 6646 Vernon Ave. St. Louis jlynnrasmussen@gmail.com. 3. Director of Analytics, Sansom Consulting, Glendale, AZ patrick@sansom.com. 4. Medical Student, 2017-21 Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences 1750 Independence Avenue Kansas City shivan.s.shetty@gmail.com. 5. Washington University School of Medicine, Division of Biostatistics 660 South Euclid Ave. St. Louis mwallendorf@wustl.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Lay consultations can facilitate or impede healthcare. However, little is known about how lay consultations for symptom evaluation affect treatment decision-making. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of lay consultations in symptom evaluation prior to hospitalization among patients with heart failure. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 60 patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure. Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests, along with logistic regression were used to characterize lay consultations in this sample. RESULTS: A large proportion of patients engaged in lay consultations for symptom evaluation and decision-making before hospitalization. Lay consultants provided attributions and advice and helped make the decision to seek medical care. Men consulted more often with their spouse than women, while women more often consulted with adult children. CONCLUSIONS: Findings have implications for optimizing heart failure self-management interventions, improving outcomes, and reducing hospital readmissions.
PURPOSE: Lay consultations can facilitate or impede healthcare. However, little is known about how lay consultations for symptom evaluation affect treatment decision-making. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of lay consultations in symptom evaluation prior to hospitalization among patients with heart failure. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 60 patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure. Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests, along with logistic regression were used to characterize lay consultations in this sample. RESULTS: A large proportion of patients engaged in lay consultations for symptom evaluation and decision-making before hospitalization. Lay consultants provided attributions and advice and helped make the decision to seek medical care. Men consulted more often with their spouse than women, while women more often consulted with adult children. CONCLUSIONS: Findings have implications for optimizing heart failure self-management interventions, improving outcomes, and reducing hospital readmissions.
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Keywords:
Heart Failure; Lay Consultations; Self Care
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