Abstract

This research examines the experiences of pre heart transplant patients with ambulatory intra-aortic balloon pump and swan ganz catheter. Each was provided a fitbit to aid with ambulation and mobilization. Recorded interviews were conducted after 2 weeks with fitbit, transcribed and analyzed for similarities and congruencies using Colaizzi's method.

Author Details

Frederick R. Macapagal, BSN, RN, CCRN, Coronary ICU, De Bakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA; Emma G. McClellan, MSN, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Houston Methodist (Houston, Texas), Houston, Texas, USA; Holly M. Rodriguez, BSN, RN-BC, CCRN-CMC, Coronary Intensive Care Unit; DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA; Rizalina (Nena) Bonuel, PhD, RN, CCRN-E, ACNS-BC, APRN-BC, Center for Professional Excellence, Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Ambulatory Intra-aortic Balloon Pump, Pre-Heart Transplant Fitbit Use, Congestive Heart Failure

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Experiences of pre-heart transplant patients using Fitbit as an ambulation measuring device

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

This research examines the experiences of pre heart transplant patients with ambulatory intra-aortic balloon pump and swan ganz catheter. Each was provided a fitbit to aid with ambulation and mobilization. Recorded interviews were conducted after 2 weeks with fitbit, transcribed and analyzed for similarities and congruencies using Colaizzi's method.