AAC in the ICU: AAC in the ICU: Critical Issues and Critical Issues and Preliminary Research Preliminary Research Mary Beth Happ, Ph.D., R.N. Kathryn Garrett, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Tricia Roesch, B.S.N., R.N. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * School of Nursing University of Pittsburgh Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA ASHA Convention November 2003 Chicago
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AAC in the ICU:AAC in the ICU: Critical Issues and Critical Issues and
Usage PatternsUsage Patterns• VOCAs were used by some of the post surgical patients
- some required extensive assistance, whereas others required limited or no assistance
• Other modalities were used as well-Writing- Gesture
- Mouthing Words- Head Nods
Other findingsOther findings• Of the observed communication events
in which patients utilized the VOCA, patients initiated more frequently than a historical (no-intervention) group.
• a slight increase in ease of communication was observed in the VOCA group when compared with a historical (no-intervention) group.
Novel Scenarios in which Novel Scenarios in which VOCAS were usedVOCAS were used
1. Cardiology evaluation
2. Telephone usage
What were the barriers to What were the barriers to device use?device use?
device out-of-reach upper extremity & neck
wounds blurred vision insufficient staff training in
use patient preference for writing or
other method
Message ContentMessage Content
Comfort needs (pain, thirst, suction)
Questions about home & family “I love you” Questions about tests and
condition Phone conversations
Characteristics of the head and Characteristics of the head and neck patient population that neck patient population that
may have been associated with may have been associated with successful AAC device use:successful AAC device use: All were able to write All were liberated from ventilator Voicelessness was expected More independence
Case Study
““Tim”Tim”
• 46 year old Caucasian male• S/P Total laryngectomy & tooth
extraction• No prior history of intubation and
mechanical ventilation• No significant past medical history
““Tim”Tim”
• High school graduate• Previous personal computer use• Vision corrected with eyeglasses• Right hand dominance
““Tim”Tim”
• Motor screening tasks• APACHE score = 29• Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) = 15
EnrollmentEnrollment
• Immediate post operative phase• Transferred from Medical Intensive Care
Unit (MICU) to Head and Neck ICU• Patient appeared withdrawn
• Deferred until third post operative day• “just don’t feel like it”
Staff time constraints Lack of knowledge about device Device complexity
BarriersBarriers
It was easier for me to talk with him, and not have to pull out the device, because time is precious around here… Where he could get his point across to me with lip talking, it seemed to lessen the time… - RN
Partner Behaviors that Partner Behaviors that Facilitated VOCA useFacilitated VOCA use
Cueing patients in selection of messages
Repositioning patient or device Aids: glasses, hearing, access tools Patience with slow message
generation Improved condition and UE strength
What we learned about AAC…What we learned about AAC… Start simple Basic instruction card SLP support Tech support Partner training
What we learned about AAC…What we learned about AAC…
Use progressive, expandabletechniques
Capitalize on combined methods Cueing Consistency Repeat instructions
For further information and For further information and specific data from Study #2:specific data from Study #2:
• Keep an eye out for the following article:• Happ, M.B., Roesch, T.K., & Garrett, K.L.
(in press --expected 2004). Exploring the use of electronic VOCAs in the medical intensive care unit. Heart & Lung, 33, issue 2 or 3.
Part IVPart IVIntroduction to theIntroduction to theSPEACSSPEACS Project Project
Time for a large-scale study…Time for a large-scale study…• A “large n” study across multiple ICU
units • Planned prospective design with 3
patient/nurse cohorts• Treatment: A systematically designed
AAC and basic communication intervention “package” implemented by nurses and an SLP
• Quantitative analysis of the INTERACTIONS between the nonspeaking patient AND the primary nurse caregiver
SPEACS:SPEACS:SStudy of tudy of PPatient-Nurse atient-Nurse EEffectiveness with ffectiveness with AAssisted ssisted CCommunication ommunication SStrategiestrategies
Multidisciplinary Research TeamMultidisciplinary Research TeamMary Beth Happ, Ph.D., R.N.
Elisabeth George, Ph.D., R.N.Michael Donahoe, M.D.Judith Tate, M.S., R.N.
* * * * * * * * * * * School of Nursing University of Pittsburgh
Duquesne University University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Expert consultants:Maria Connolly, B.S.,R.N. -- Loyola UniversityMelanie Fried-Oken, Ph.D., CCC-SLP -- OHSUNeville Strumpf, Ph.D., R.N. -- U. of Penn
5-Year Funding (2003 -- 2008)5-Year Funding (2003 -- 2008): : National Institute of Child Health and National Institute of Child Health and
Human Development (NICHHD)Human Development (NICHHD)
* * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * *““Improving Communication with Improving Communication with
Nonspeaking Patients in the ICU” Nonspeaking Patients in the ICU” (R01-HD043988-01)(R01-HD043988-01)
OverviewOverview Background and Rationale Research Questions & Study Aims Research Design & Model Independent Variables: Description of 2-Phase
Intervention Packages Procedures Dependent Variables/Data Collection Data Analysis Potential Challenges Invitation to Comment
Definition of Definition of Augmentative & Augmentative & Alternative Communication Alternative Communication
(AAC):(AAC): All communication methods that supplement natural speech including unaided (signing, vocalizations) or aided (writing, typing, electronic device) techniques
- from Beukelman & Mirenda, 1998
Natural ApproachesNatural Approaches
Mouthing words
Writing
Gesture
• Natural, minimally aided communication strategies are the most frequently used by nonspeaking patients in the ICU.
• Typically, AAC devices are not available.• Problems with relying on natural communication alone
can include:• Mouthing: Patients often cannot clearly mouth words
around the endotracheal tube• Writing: Paper/pen is not made available, the patient is
illiterate, or upper extremity function is inadequate• Gestures: Patients/nurses have no consistently shared
gestural lexicon (Connolly, 1992)• Opportunities: Patients do not receive adequate
opportunities to initiate their own topics and messages (e.g., “Please find my reading glasses”)
• Rate: Message co-construction can be a slow process
ChallengesChallenges• AAC is not considered “customary care”
• Nurses do not have easy access to AAC technologies• Nurses do not receive training in their use• Natural communication strategies and/or AAC
technologies are not applied systematically to all conscious ICU patients
• Communication strategies are not individualized for specific patients
• Ongoing consultation about communication strategies typically is not available for nurses in the ICU
SPEACS:SPEACS:SStudy of tudy of PPatient-Nurse atient-Nurse EEffectiveness with ffectiveness with AAssisted ssisted CCommunication ommunication SStrategiestrategies
RQ/Specific Aim #1RQ/Specific Aim #1
What is the impact of two experimental interventions…
(1)Basic Communication Skills Training (BCST) for nurses
(2)AAC techniques and education + individualized SLP consultation
(AAC-SLP)
…on ease, quality, frequency and success of nurse-patient communication?
RQ/Specific Aim #2RQ/Specific Aim #2
How do interactions in the two communication intervention conditions (BCST and AAC-SLP) compare with those in a control (usual care) cohort?
• Communication interaction and intervention at the discretion of the patient or untrained nurses
Condition 2 -- BCSTCondition 2 -- BCST• Training for nurses in basic communication
skills prior to data collection• Delivery:
• 2 hour inservice (instruction & roleplay) with SLP <2 months prior to data collection
• Website consistently available
Sample Basic Communication Sample Basic Communication SkillsSkills
• Approach patient• Alert patient (“George…”)• Tag yes/no questions (“Yes…or No?”)• Provide auditory or written choices • Ask open-ended questions when appropriate (“Tell me what’s on
your mind.”)• Instruct patients to use specific natural modalities if they do not
initiate• Show me one of the gestures we talked about.• Write it for me.• Can you mouth the words more clearly?
Patient Entry Criteria:• Respiratory intubation • Likely to remain intubated for a min of 48 hrs• Understand English• Glasgow Coma Scale > 13
Exclusion :• Premorbid inability to communicate verbally or
nonverbally (a score of <3 on the NOMS cognition, expressive, and receptive language subscales
• Delirium or limited movement OK
Dependent Dependent VariablesVariables
Data SourcesData Sources• Transcriptions of videorecorded
nurse-patient interactions • 3 minute segments -- 2x/day for
2 days for each nurse/patient dyad
• Observer ratings• Field Notes• Clinical record/chart
• Videotapes of the 2-minute nurse/patient interactions will be transcribed and coded for the following variables:• How frequently did the patient initiate
communication?• With which modality?• How many of the nurse-patient communication
exchanges resulted in successful message communication?
• How many breakdowns occurred? How many were successfully repaired?
• How often did the nurse demonstrate behaviors that facilitated communication?
• What was the function of the message?
Observer Ratings of Ease of Observer Ratings of Ease of CommunicationCommunication
Ease of Communication Observer Rating
1. Overall how difficult was it for the patient to communicate with the nurse?
Not difficult <1 2 3 4 5 6 7> Extremely Difficultat all
2. How difficult was it for the patient to communicate physical needs (such asbeing suctioned, being turned, etc.)?
Not difficult <1 2 3 4 5 6 7> Extremely Difficultat all
3. How difficult was it for the patient to communicate thoughts and feelings?
Not difficult <1 2 3 4 5 6 7> Extremely Difficultat all
4. Overall the nurse appeared to feel ________ at the end of the interaction
Calm/satisfied <1 2 3 4 5 6 7> Frustrated/angry
• Field Notes will also be compiled for qualitative analysis of:• Setting variables
• Topics
• Affect
• Unusual circumstances
• Presence of restraints
• Patient’s cognitive status
• Etc.
Data SampleData Sample
4 observations/pt x 30 pts/phase = 120 observations/phase x 3 phases
360 observations
CovariatesCovariates• Will specific patient or nurse variables
explain/predict patterns in the data?
• Patient Co-variates• Gender• Type of ICU• Premorbid communication ability
• Measured by subscales of the NOMS• Severity of Illness (APACHE)• Length of Intubation prior to study
enrollment • Degree of Agitation (CAM-ICU)• Degree of Sedation (RASS)• Motor Ability (Lowenstein)
• Nurse Co-variates
• Total nurse contact time with patient
• Time elapsed since training
• Critical care experience
VoicelessPatient
CommunicationProcess
Outcomes
Interventions
AAC/SLP
Nurse
BCST
Level of Consciousness
Illness Severity
Communication Fx
Motor Fx
SuccessEase
QualityFrequency
Nurse Contact Time
Time Elapsed Since Training
Data Analysis (S.S.)Data Analysis (S.S.)• Exploratory data analysis• Hierarchical generalized linear
modeling (HGLM)• Linear contrasts based on
hypotheses• Model assessment (i.e., residual
analysis and evaluation of outlier/ influential observations)
Potential Problems & Potential Problems & SolutionsSolutions• Brief ICU stays/2 day data collection period• Variable nurse scheduling/ day nurses only, request
same patient• Fluctuation in patient condition/ track delirium and
severity of illness as a co:variate• Diffusion of the intervention/ assess in 2 ICUs, use 3
separate cohorts• Measurement intrusiveness and complexity/ extra effort• Is 2 days enough time to develop an effective
communication intervention?/ oh well -- it represents the real life challenge!
Our timelineOur timeline• January 2004: Final Instrument Development &
Pilot Testing of Procedures• March 2004: Nurse/Patient enrollment for
Usual Care Condition• March 2005: Begin BCST Condition
• January 2006: Begin AAC-SLP Condition
• January 2007: Data Analysis
• July 2008: Complete Data Summarization
Questions and Comments Questions and Comments from the Audiencefrom the Audience
HandoutsHandouts• Please cite information from this
presentation as follows: ******• Correspondence:
• Mary Beth Happ, Ph.D., R.N.• University of Pittsburgh• [email protected]