Journal article
The relational dynamics of caregivers of patients with a left ventricular assist device for destination-therapy: A qualitative investigation
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Caregivers are critical to the recovery and management of patients with destination-therapy left ventricular assist devices (DT-LVADs).
OBJECTIVE: To explore the needs and impacts of caregiving for patients with DT-LVAD relative to the various relationships caregivers navigate from the shared perspectives of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
Authors
Lewis KB; Harkness K; Hummel A; Leung J; MacIver J
Journal
Heart & Lung, Vol. 50, No. 3, pp. 375–381
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 2021
DOI
10.1016/j.hrtlng.2021.01.008
ISSN
0147-9563