Patient journey map: Metal hypersensitivity
| dc.contributor.author | Lagura, Adrienne | |
| dc.contributor.author | Dordunoo, Dzifa | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mallidou, Anastasia | |
| dc.contributor.author | Carey, Jett | |
| dc.contributor.author | Borycki, Elizabeth | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kushniruk, Andre | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-02-18T22:56:07Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-02-18T22:56:07Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
| dc.description.abstract | In this study, we highlight patients’ experiences with metal hypersensitivity (MH) after receiving implantable medical devices (IMDs). We aim to identify gaps in clinical care and improve outcomes for individuals who have or may be sensitive to metals. Secondary data analysis from a previous interpretative phenomenological qualitative study was utilized. Using patient journey maps, we explored the experiences of 8 individuals from outpatient settings who received IMD and have first-hand experience with MH. We documented their journey from MH symptom recognition to diagnosis and subsequent IMD management. The results reveal that the time frames from device implantation to the treatment of MH varied from 17 to 228 months. The longest phase on the patient journey maps was the symptom recognition phase, which refers to the time between symptom emergence and MH diagnosis. Participants also required extensive healthcare utilization following their initial surgery. These findings emphasize that MH should be considered in differential diagnoses for patients with IMD. Early screening and detection of MH can enhance patient safety, alleviate distress, and reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization. | |
| dc.description.reviewstatus | Reviewed | |
| dc.description.scholarlevel | Faculty | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This work was supported by the University of Victoria—HSD Internal Grant. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Lagura, J. A., Dordunoo, D., Mallidou, A., Carey, J., Borycki, E. M., & Kushniruk, A. (2023). Patient journey map: Metal hypersensitivity. Journal of Patient Experience, 10. https://doi.org/10.1177/23743735231183576 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.org/10.1177/23743735231183576 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1828/21214 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Journal of Patient Experience | |
| dc.rights | Attribution 4.0 International | en |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
| dc.subject.department | School of Nursing | |
| dc.subject.department | School of Health Information Science | |
| dc.title | Patient journey map: Metal hypersensitivity | |
| dc.type | Article |