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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alicja Wisnicka, Katarzyna Lomper, Izabella Uchmanowicz
Summary: The self-care outcomes and quality of life scores of men with chronic heart failure are unsatisfactory.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria F. Paton, John Gierula, Judith E. Lowry, David A. Cairns, Kieran Bose Rosling, Charlotte A. Cole, Melanie McGinlay, Sam Straw, Rowena Byrom, Richard M. Cubbon, Mark T. Kearney, Klaus K. Witte
Summary: The study aimed to compare personalized pacemaker reprogramming with usual care on echocardiographic and patient-oriented outcomes. Results showed that personalized programming reduced RV pacing, improved LV function and size, and extended battery longevity, with no impact on quality of life.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Isabelle Johansson, Philip Joseph, Kumar Balasubramanian, John J. V. McMurray, Lars H. Lund, Justin A. Ezekowitz, Deepak Kamath, Khalid Alhabib, Antoni Bayes-Genis, Andrzej Budaj, Antonio L. L. Dans, Anastase Dzudie, Jefferey L. Probstfield, Keith A. A. Fox, Kamilu M. Karaye, Abel Makubi, Bianca Fukakusa, Koon Teo, Ahmet Temizhan, Thomas Wittlinger, Aldo P. Maggioni, Fernando Lanas, Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo, Jose Silva-Cardoso, Karen Sliwa, Hisham Dokainish, Alex Grinvalds, Tara McCready, Salim Yusuf
Summary: There are significant differences in HRQL among patients with HF in different regions, with lower HRQL being associated with adverse outcomes. Lower HRQL is a strong and independent predictor of all-cause death and HF hospitalization across all geographic regions worldwide.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Marlene Patrick, Brenda Miller, Beverly Will, James F. Bena, Shannon L. Morrison, Lee Anne Siegmund
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate perceptions of heart failure quality of life and its relationship to self-care moderated by anxiety and depression. The results showed that as the quality of life and anxiety or depression scores increased, self-care management scores decreased. However, higher heart failure quality of life and lower anxiety and depression scores were associated with increased self-care management. The findings emphasize the importance of nursing interventions and research focusing on symptom recognition among older adults with heart failure.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Amy M. Pastva, Christina E. Hugenschmidt, Dalane W. Kitzman, M. Benjamin Nelson, Gretchen A. Brenes, Gordon R. Reeves, Robert J. Mentz, David J. Whellan, Haiying Chen, Pamela W. Duncan
Summary: The study found that cognitive impairment (CI) is highly prevalent among older hospitalized patients with acute decompensated heart failure, and it is associated with severe physical dysfunction and poor quality of life.
JOURNAL OF CARDIAC FAILURE
(2021)
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Nursing
Qiuge Zhao, Cancan Chen, Jie Zhang, Yi Ye, Xiuzhen Fan
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effects of self-management interventions on heart failure knowledge, quality of life, and heart failure-related hospitalizations in patients with heart failure, revealing significant improvements in these areas. More high quality randomized controlled trials are needed to further explore the optimal self-management interventions for heart failure patients.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2021)
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Nursing
Ying Jiang, Ci Zhang, Jingfang Hong, Wilson Wai San Tam, Hadassah Joann Ramachandran, Wenru Wang
Summary: This study examined the relationships of person-related, problem-related, and environment-related factors to self-care behaviors in heart failure management. The results showed that better social support was directly associated with higher levels of self-care confidence, and higher levels of self-care confidence were associated with better self-care maintenance and self-care management. There was also an indirect relationship between social support and self-care behaviors through the mediator of self-care confidence.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2023)
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Nursing
Prima J. J. D'Souza, Tom Devasia, Ganesh Paramasivam, Ravi Shankar, Judith A. Noronha, Linu S. George
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-care education programme on clinical outcomes, self-care behaviour and knowledge on heart failure among peoples with heart failure through a randomized controlled trial. The results will contribute to improving self-care behavior in heart failure patients and may have a positive impact on clinical outcomes. This research will provide evidence on the effectiveness of educational interventions for self-care in heart failure patients, benefiting both healthcare professionals and patients.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Paula Cristina Silva, Omar Pereira de Almeida Neto, Elmiro Santos Resende
Summary: Individuals with HF exhibit significant impairment in cardiorespiratory capacity and tend to experience worsening quality of life as the disease progresses.
HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES
(2021)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Paloma Garcimartin, Monica Astals-Vizcaino, Neus Badosa, Anna Linas, Consol Ivern, Xavier Duran, Josep Comin-Colet
Summary: Motivational interviewing (MI) based educational intervention significantly improves self-care in patients with heart failure (HF), but its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is still uncertain.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Reaksmei Ly, Clement Karsenty, Pascal Amedro, Sarah Cohen, Olivia Domanski, Francois Godart, Jelena Radojevic, Guy Vaksmann, Nicole Naccache, Anissa Boubrit, Vincent Bataille, Sebastien Hascoet, Magalie Ladouceur
Summary: This study aimed to determine the predictive value of quality of life (QoL) on outcomes in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) and heart failure (HF). The study results showed that patients with poor QoL experience severe events more frequently, thus highlighting the importance of evaluating QoL and implementing rehabilitation programs to alter their trajectory.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
James McMahon, Christine Brown Wilson, Loreena Hill, Paul Tierney, David R. Thompson, Jan Cameron, Doris Yu, Debra K. Moser, Karen Spilsbury, Nittaya Srisuk, Jos M. G. A. Schols, Marielle Van der Velden, Gary Mitchell
Summary: This study aims to design a digital intervention to improve care home staff knowledge of heart failure (HF) and optimize quality of life for those living with the condition in long-term residential care. The study will involve three workstreams: understanding the current knowledge and practices of care home staff regarding HF, co-designing the digital intervention with HF patients, professionals, and care home staff, and testing the feasibility of the intervention. With limited research in this area, the resulting digital intervention is expected to have relevance for HF care globally. Rating: 8/10.
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Nursing
Elizabeth A. Edmiston, Heather K. Hardin, Mary A. Dolansky
Summary: This study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics of patients admitted to and discharged from an Advanced Heart Failure Intensive Care Unit (AHFICU). The results showed that most patients had poor functional capacity, mild cognitive impairment, and poor sleep quality. Therefore, interventions such as sleep quality education, cognitive therapy, and improving self-management abilities can enhance the quality of care provided.
NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE
(2023)
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Nursing
E. Calero-Molina, P. Moliner, E. Hidalgo, L. Rosenfeld, J. M. Verdu-Rotellar, J. Verdu-Soriano, S. Yun, A. Garay, L. Alcoberro, S. Jimenez-Marrero, N. Jose, E. Calvo, M. Ruiz, P. Garcimartin, A. Alcaide-Aldeano, C. Delso, L. Alcober, C. Enjuanes, J. Comin-Colet
Summary: The self-care behavior of patients with heart failure is influenced by clinical and psychosocial factors. Low social support, absence of caregiver support, and depressive symptoms are the main factors contributing to impaired self-care. It is important to assess and intervene in self-care in patients with heart failure by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Maria Belkin, Desiree Wussler, Danielle Menosi Gualandro, Samyut Shrestha, Ivo Strebel, Assen Goudev, Micha T. Maeder, Joan Walter, Dayana Flores, Nikola Kozhuharov, Pedro Lopez-Ayala, Isabelle Danier, Mucio Tavares de Oliveira Junior, Richard Kobza, Hans Rickli, Tobias Breidthardt, Paul Erne, Thomas Muenzel, Christian Mueller
Summary: The study aimed to assess the long-term effect of comprehensive vasodilation strategy versus usual care on health-related quality of life among patients with acute heart failure. Results showed significant improvements in HRQL quantified by EQ-5D and KCCQ within 180 days of follow-up, with no significant differences between the two treatment strategies.