Unveiling women's lived experiences with care provided by a pregnancy heart team: A qualitative phenomenological study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of women with CVD regarding their care by a pregnancy heart team (PHT) during pregnancy and the immediate postpartum period.

Methods: Using a qualitative phenomenological study, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 13 women receiving follow-up care from a PHT at a large tertiary center. Data were collected between December 2022 and September 2023, and thematic content analysis was conducted.

Breathing across ages: a systematic review on challenges and components of transitional care for young people with asthma.

Introduction: Asthma is a chronic condition that affects millions of adolescents and young adults (AYA) worldwide. The transition from pediatric to adult care presents unique challenges for this population, affecting their self-management, quality of life and overall health outcomes. This systematic review aims to consolidate the available evidence on challenges encountered by AYA with asthma during the transition period from child to AYA and on the key elements of transitional care for AYAs with asthma including the outcomes achieved, ultimately enhancing outcomes.

Nurse-led care after ablation of atrial fibrillation: a randomized controlled trial.

Aims: The added value of advanced practitioner nurse (APN) care after ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) is unknown. The present study investigates the impact of APN-led care on AF recurrence, patient knowledge, lifestyle, and patient satisfaction.

Methods And Results: Sixty-five patients undergoing AF ablation were prospectively randomized to usual care (N = 33) or intervention (N = 32) group.