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Articles by C. Vitous
Experiences of older surgical patients and care partners during COVID‐19: Lessons for future care
INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic introduced unique challenges for patients undergoing elective major surgery, including scheduling delays, a transition to virtual care, and frequent policy changes (e.g., visitor restrictions, discharge processes).1, 2 These challenges disproportionally affected older adults (aged ≥65 years), who are more medically complex, less apt to use technology, and often involve friends and family members (i.e., care partners) in their surgical care.3, 4 The...
Patient adherence to an oral rehydration solution intervention to prevent dehydration following ileostomy creation: A qualitative study
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Family perspectives on end-of-life care after surgery: A qualitative analysis of the veteran affairs bereaved family surveys
Using open-text responses from the Bereaved Family Survey (BFS), we sought to explore Veteran family experiences on end-of-life care after surgery. We evaluated 936 open-text responses for all decedents who underwent any high-risk surgical procedure across 124 Veterans Affairs facilities between 2010 and 2019. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Respondents expressed a belief in the decedent's unnecessary pain, expressing distrust in the treatment decisions of the care team.
It’s not fine: A photo-elicitation study of rectal cancer survivors’ emotions and coping strategies
Abstract Background Comprehensive cancer care includes supporting the psychological health of survivors who are at high risk of distress. However, little is known about the emotional experiences of rectal cancer survivors specifically. We sought to explore psychological well-being and coping strategies utilized by rectal cancer survivors. Methods Twenty rectal cancer survivors shared photographs of their post-treatment experiences.
Exploration of Surgeon Motivations in Management of Abdominal Wall Hernias
Key Points Question How can implementation frameworks such as the Theoretical Domains Framework be used to identify domains associated with the adoption of best practices in surgery? Findings This qualitative study used abdominal wall hernia as a case study and found that the surgeon knowledge, beliefs about the consequences, social or professional role and identity, environmental context and resources, and social influences domains were associated with decision-making.
Women Surgeons’ Perspectives on System-level Strategies to Address Interpersonal Workplace Conflict
Annals of Surgery. Publish Ahead of Print():, JULY 07, 2020 DOI: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000004074 , PMID: 32649460 Issn Print: 0003-4932 Publication Date: July 07, 2020 Kerry Lindquist;C. Vitous;Lesly Dossett;Reshma Jagsi;Dana Telem; + Author Information *University of Michigan, Center for Health Outcomes and Policy, Ann Arbor, Michigan†University of Michigan, Department of Surgery, Ann Arbor, Michigan‡Department Radiation Oncology and Center Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine.
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