Date Presented 04/22/2023

Purpose: Describe feasibility and clinical value of preoperative OT evaluations for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) candidates. Design & Method: Single-center observational; descriptive analyses of 139 candidates’ OT evaluations. Results: Cognition, frailty, activities of daily living, and LVAD care measures led OT to predict that 36% would need no assist, 39% some assist, and 24% 24/7 supervision to manage LVADs. Conclusion: The OT protocol gave insight into candidates’ LVAD self-care needs and was feasible. Impact: Supports OT preoperative LVAD consults as standard of care.

Primary Author and Speaker: Jessica Asiello

Additional Authors and Speakers: Christina M. Kelley

Contributing Authors: John Wong, Marissa Dittrich, Abigail Begin, Kimberly Beatty, Erin Donovan, Kellie Cannone, Miranda Mlincek, Zeina Fayad

Keywords:
preoperative care, ventricular assist device
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2023
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