A picture is worth a thousand words: exploring the roles of caregivers and the home environment of ventricular assist device patients.

Martha Allison AbshireJulie T BidwellNoelle PavlovicLyndsay DeGrootDimitra MammosLuke LarsenSvetlana BautistaPatricia M Davidson

Published in: European journal of cardiovascular nursing (2022)

These findings describe key home caregiving tasks, home adaptations, and safety concerns that require further education and support. Utilizing pictures may be a feasible method for assessing VAD teaching, caregiving needs, and identifying potential risks.

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