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Interprofessional collaborations in the clinical setting

Abstract

Our interprofessional partnership in caring for an LVAD patient was a historic event in our university hospital. The severity of our patient's mental health issues was such that he could not be safely managed on a cardiac unit. A transfer to inpatient psychiatry ensued, which resulted in successful outcomes.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Cathy Peters

Author Details

Cathy Peters, MS, Psychiatric Nursing, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Xi

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Interprofessional, Left Ventricular Assist Device, Psychiatric Nursing

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Our interprofessional partnership: The psychiatric hospitalization of an LVAD (left ventricular assist device) patient

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Our interprofessional partnership in caring for an LVAD patient was a historic event in our university hospital. The severity of our patient's mental health issues was such that he could not be safely managed on a cardiac unit. A transfer to inpatient psychiatry ensued, which resulted in successful outcomes.