It feels like my oncologist
is always nearby
"Having insight in my health makes me feel more in control"
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
Cardiothoracic surgery
Luscii provides the tools for patient and professional to keep an eye on the recovery while checking vital signs and symptoms to signal deteriorations and intervene timely in case of need.
What is the aim of the program?
- Faster discharge of patients
- Feeling of safety for patients
- Reduce re-admissions
- Faster titration of medication
- Reduce number of unplanned calls after discharge
How does it work?
This program is designed to prepare patients for their cardiothoracic surgery using a timeline, and monitor them at least the first week after surgery. There is a pre-surgery protocol for baseline measurements and educational lessons to prepare the patient. In the first week after surgery, patients are monitored on a daily basis using objective measurements such as weight, temperature, heart rate and blood pressure together with subjective questions on pain, dizziness and shortness of breath. Patients can also request contact with their medical team in case of uncertainty. After the first week the protocol continues on the same measurements and questions on a weekly basis. After 4 weeks of monitoring, patients are referred back to their cardiologist. Half of these cardiologists being from other hospitals.
Developed by
Aria Yazdanbakhsh
Cardiothoracic surgeon
Coert Kok
Resident cardiothoracic surgery
Astrid Bouwmeester
Nurse specialist
Publications
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Price
Available on request
Hospitals using the Program
Reviews from patients and professionals
Gill Breugelmans
Patiënt
This program has recently started and the first experiences are still being collected
Sharon Bouwmeester
Nurse
Awareness among patients
Patients get quicker insight in their own health situation and it creates awareness.
Anouk Brouwer
Nurse
Intervene at the right moment
Intercepting deviating values and be able to (quicker) anticipate.