"Things That You Thought Mattered, None of That Matters": A Qualitative Exploration of Family Caregiver Values following Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.
Avery C BechtholdColleen K McIlvennanDaniel D MatlockDeborah B EjemRachel D WellsJesse LeJeuneMarie A BakitasJ Nicholas OdomPublished in: The Journal of cardiovascular nursing (2024)
Having a care recipient undergo LVAD implantation prompted caregivers to reevaluate their values, which were used to navigate caregiving decisions and stressors. Findings highlight the need for healthcare professionals to engage and support caregivers after LVAD implantation.