Publications by authors named "Elizabeth Burkhart"
Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop and pilot an educational curriculum for healthcare providers to better understand community-acquired pressure injury (CAPrI) prevention in veterans living with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Methods: The Thomas six-step process model guided curricular development and evaluation. Curriculum development followed six steps: (1) problem identification and general needs assessment from a literature review and qualitative research triangulating provider and veteran perspectives of CAPrI prevention in SCI, (2) target needs assessment using a focus group with 14 experienced practicing interprofessional SCI providers, (3) creation of module goals and objectives with content review from experts ( n = 8), (4) development of curriculum content and educational strategies, (5) implementation of a pilot ( n = 4), and (6) evaluation of satisfaction and curriculum content via survey and focus group.
Article Synopsis
- The objective of the study was to understand health care providers' views on effective strategies for helping individuals with spinal cord injuries cope with grief and loss related to their injuries.
- The research included semistructured interviews with 15 experienced health professionals who identified eight key strategies for supporting individuals with SCI, emphasizing the importance of communication, empathy, and overall holistic care.
- The study concludes that regular screenings for grief, coordinated care, support services, and educational resources are essential for effective grief management in patients with SCI, providing a framework for health providers in this area.
Background: Literature shows that large proportions of people with a spinal cord injury (SCI) continue to experience challenges and limitations in weight management (WM) efforts in the health care setting. Despite the need, evidence-based research on effective and practical WM practices for persons with SCI is inconsistent and not widely used by health care providers (HCPs).
Objective: The objectives were twofold: (1) to explore HCP perspectives of the extent of the problem of overweight/obesity in individuals with SCI and (2) HCPs awareness of and beliefs about availability of literature or evidence-based guidelines that discuss WM in SCI.