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Oliver TL, Hetland B, Schmaderer M, Zolty R, Pozehl B. A Feasibility Study of Qualitative Methods Using the Zarit Burden Interview in Heart Failure Caregivers. Appl Nurs Res 2024; 79:151826. [PMID: 39256009 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The primary goal of this study was to identify and understand the burden experienced by informal caregivers of patients with HF at the time of hospital discharge. The researchers aimed to guide future education interventions and promote informal caregiver burden screening. DESIGN The researchers administered the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) as a quantitative tool to assess informal caregiver burden. The ZBI is a standardized questionnaire used to measure the extent of burden experienced by informal caregivers. After administering the ZBI, the researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with five informal caregivers of patients with HF. These interviews were guided by probing questions related to ZBI items that were rated with high levels of burden (3 "quite frequently" or 4 "nearly always"). RESULTS The quantitative data showed that the informal caregivers' burden scores on the ZBI ranged from 4 to 41. Male informal caregivers tended to report lower burden scores. The non-spouse informal caregiver had the highest burden score at 41. The qualitative analysis of the interviews revealed several themes related to informal caregiver burden, including fear, patient expectations, patient dependence on caregivers, social isolation, and stressors associated with medication changes after discharge. Despite the qualitative insights into specific burden-related issues, the quantitative analysis of the ZBI scores showed that, on average, informal caregivers reported little to no burden at the time of acute exacerbation of HF in the patient. CONCLUSION The study's findings suggest that while informal caregivers may not report prominent levels of overall burden, they do face specific challenges and stressors, such as social isolation and managing medication changes post-discharge. These findings can inform the development of targeted support and interventions for informal caregivers of patients with HF.
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- Tamara L Oliver
- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States of America; Creighton University, Omaha, NE, United States of America.
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States of America
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE, United States of America
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- Univeristy of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Cardiovascular, Omaha, NE, United States of America
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States of America
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Sethares KA, Westlake C, Viveiros JD, Elliott K. Correlation of health literacy and learning style preference in persons with heart failure. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2024; 127:108367. [PMID: 38981405 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2024.108367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study was to describe demographic and health literacy correlates of learning style in older adults with heart failure (HF). METHODS Cross sectional data on learning styles (VARK Questionnaire, 16 items) and health literacy (S-TOFHLA, 36 items) were collected. Preferred learning style was determined and correlated to health literacy and demographic measures. RESULTS 116 participants with heart failure (M age = 75.1 (SD 12.5) years, M health literacy of 19 (SD 11.5). Most identified as male (59 %); with inadequate health literacy (67 %). Thirty percent reported a multimodal learning style preference with a kinesthetic (r = .33, p = .03) and not a visual preference (r = -.49, p < .001). Among unimodal learning styles, the most frequent was kinesthetic (26.7 %). Those with lower literacy levels were older (r = -.44, p = <.001), had less education (r = .48, p < .001) and reported a kinesthetic learning preference (r = .37, p = .001). CONCLUSION Older individuals identifying as male, with low health literacy, preferred a kinesthetic approach to HF education. Future research should consider the linkage between education tailored to learning style, health literacy and outcomes. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Assessment of learning style should be completed prior to an educational encounter.
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- Kristen A Sethares
- Department of Adult Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Rd., North Dartmouth, MA 02747, USA.
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- Memorial Care, 17360 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA; Azusa Pacific University, 606 E Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016, USA
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- Department of Adult Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Rd., North Dartmouth, MA 02747, USA
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- Department of Adult Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Rd., North Dartmouth, MA 02747, USA
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Abou Kamar S, Oostdijk B, Andrzejczyk K, Constantinescu A, Caliskan K, Akkerhuis KM, Umans V, Brugts JJ, Boersma E, van Dalen B, Kardys I. Temporal evolution of anxiety and depression in chronic heart failure and its association with clinical outcome. Int J Cardiol 2024; 411:132274. [PMID: 38880425 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although anxiety and depression have been associated with adverse outcomes in chronic heart failure (HF), data on temporal evolution of these symptoms are scarce. We aimed to investigate the association between repeatedly measured depression and anxiety symptoms and clinical outcome in chronic HF patients. METHODS In this prospective observational study, outpatients with chronic HF were included and followed-up for a maximum of 2.5 years. The hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) questionnaire was conducted every six months. The primary endpoint was a composite of HF hospitalization, cardiovascular death, heart transplantation and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. Cox and joint models were used to investigate the association between the HADS score and the endpoint. RESULTS A total of 362 patients filled out a median (25th-75th percentile) of 3 [2-4] questionnaires each. Mean ± SD age was 63 ± 13 years, 72% were men. Anxiety scores remained relatively stable leading up to the endpoint, while depression scores increased. Higher baseline depression scores were significantly associated with the endpoint (hazard ratio [HR] 1.68 and 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.19-2.36 per log(score+1), p = 0.003), while higher baseline anxiety scores did not reach statistical significance (HR [95% CI] 1.34 [0.99-1.83], p = 0.061). When repeatedly measured, both higher anxiety (HR [95% CI] 1.57[1.07-2.30], p = 0.022) and depression (HR [95% CI] 2.04 [1.39-3.06], p < 0.001) scores were significantly associated with the endpoint. CONCLUSION Serial measurements of depression and anxiety symptoms identify chronic HF patients with increased risk of adverse clinical outcomes. Screening for both disorders should be considered in clinical practice.
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- S Abou Kamar
- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Cardiology, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Northwest Clinics, Alkmaar, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Cardiology, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Mohapatra S, Issa M, Ivezic V, Doherty R, Marks S, Lan E, Chen S, Rozett K, Cullen L, Reynolds W, Rocchio R, Fonarow GC, Ong MK, Speier WF, Arnold CW. Increasing adherence and collecting symptom-specific biometric signals in remote monitoring of heart failure patients: a randomized controlled trial. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2024:ocae221. [PMID: 39172649 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocae221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Mobile health (mHealth) regimens can improve health through the continuous monitoring of biometric parameters paired with appropriate interventions. However, adherence to monitoring tends to decay over time. Our randomized controlled trial sought to determine: (1) if a mobile app with gamification and financial incentives significantly increases adherence to mHealth monitoring in a population of heart failure patients; and (2) if activity data correlate with disease-specific symptoms. MATERIALS AND METHODS We recruited individuals with heart failure into a prospective 180-day monitoring study with 3 arms. All 3 arms included monitoring with a connected weight scale and an activity tracker. The second arm included an additional mobile app with gamification, and the third arm included the mobile app and a financial incentive awarded based on adherence to mobile monitoring. RESULTS We recruited 111 heart failure patients into the study. We found that the arm including the financial incentive led to significantly higher adherence to activity tracker (95% vs 72.2%, P = .01) and weight (87.5% vs 69.4%, P = .002) monitoring compared to the arm that included the monitoring devices alone. Furthermore, we found a significant correlation between daily steps and daily symptom severity. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that mobile apps with added engagement features can be useful tools for improving adherence over time and may thus increase the impact of mHealth-driven interventions. Additionally, activity tracker data can provide passive monitoring of disease burden that may be used to predict future events.
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- Sukanya Mohapatra
- Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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- Office of Advanced Research Computing, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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- Office of Advanced Research Computing, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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- Office of Advanced Research Computing, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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- Office of Advanced Research Computing, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
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Oliver TL, Hetland B, Schmaderer M, Zolty R, Wichman C, Pozehl B. Exploring the Influence of Contextual Factors and the Caregiving Process on Caregiver Burden and Quality of Life Outcomes of Heart Failure (HF) Dyads after a Hospital Discharge: A Mixed-Methods Study. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4797. [PMID: 39200939 PMCID: PMC11355642 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13164797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2024] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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Background: This study explores heart failure (HF) dyadic contextual factors and caregiver burden during acute exacerbation hospitalization and discharge. Methods: It employed a mixed-methods approach, with HF dyads completing questionnaires and semi-structured interviews at a one-week post-discharge outpatient visit. Quantitative tools included the SF-12 Quality of Life, Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), Bakas Caregiving Outcomes Scale (BCOS), and Self-Care of Heart Failure Index v. 6 (SCHFI). Thematic analysis was conducted on interview data to assess caregiver burden, disease trajectory, comorbidities, caregiving time, and employment status. Results: Twelve HF dyads participated, with caregivers (six female, six male) averaging 65.76 years. The ZBI indicated a low caregiver burden (median score of 15), but qualitative data revealed a higher perceived burden related to social isolation, future fears, and caregiver dependence. Male caregivers reported a lower burden than females. Positive goal congruence was noted in caregiving hours and HF management compliance. HF patients had a 10-year survival prediction of 22.75% per the Charlson Comorbidity Index, with 69% in NYHA class III and an average ejection fraction of 37.7%. Caregivers working full-time and caring for higher NYHA-class patients showed higher ZBI and BCOS scores. Conclusions: The study highlights the need for mixed methods and longitudinal research to understand HF disease trajectory and caregiver burden, emphasizing the importance of including caregivers in HF education and screening for perceived burden to improve outcomes and reduce re-hospitalizations.
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- College of Nurisng Omaha Campus, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68178, USA;
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- Lincoln Campus College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA;
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- Department of Cardiovascular, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68178, USA;
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68178, USA;
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- Department of Biostats, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68178, USA
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Chiatto LM, Corallo F, Calabrò RS, Cardile D, Pagano M, Cappadona I. A systematic review about the importance of neuropsychological features in heart failure: is at heart the only failure? Neurol Sci 2024; 45:3611-3624. [PMID: 38632177 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-024-07534-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Heart failure can lead to cognitive impairment that is estimated to be present in over a quarter of patients. It is important to intervene at a cognitive level to promote brain plasticity through cognitive training programs. Interventions transformed by technology offer the promise of improved cognitive health for heart failure patients. This review was conducted on studies evaluating the role of cognitive rehabilitation in patients with heart failure. We examined clinical trials involving patients with heart failure. Our search was performed on Pubmed, Web of Science and Cochrane library databases. Of the initial 256 studies, 10 studies met the inclusion criteria. Cognitive rehabilitation training has important implications for the treatment and prevention of cognitive decline in heart failure patients with significant recovery for delayed recall memory and a significant time effect for total recall memory and delayed, psychomotor speed and IADL performance. It is important to include the assessment of cognitive functioning in the routine clinical examinations of patients with heart failure, discover the relationship between cognitive function and heart failure, and target cognitive rehabilitation programs that promote brain plasticity.
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- Luigi Maria Chiatto
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, S.S. 113 Via Palermo, C.da Casazza, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, S.S. 113 Via Palermo, C.da Casazza, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, S.S. 113 Via Palermo, C.da Casazza, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, S.S. 113 Via Palermo, C.da Casazza, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, S.S. 113 Via Palermo, C.da Casazza, 98124, Messina, Italy.
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino-Pulejo, S.S. 113 Via Palermo, C.da Casazza, 98124, Messina, Italy
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Chlabicz M, Jamiołkowski J, Dubatówka M, Sołomacha S, Chlabicz M, Zieleniewska N, Sowa P, Szpakowicz A, Moniuszko-Malinowska AM, Flisiak R, Moniuszko M, Kamiński KA. Cardiovascular risk and the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based and case‒control studies. Popul Health Metr 2024; 22:18. [PMID: 39030517 PMCID: PMC11264470 DOI: 10.1186/s12963-024-00338-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is associated with increases in morbidity and mortality worldwide. The mechanisms of how SARS-CoV-2 may cause cardiovascular (CV) complications are under investigation. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CV risk. METHODS These are single-centre Bialystok PLUS (Poland) population-based and case‒control studies. The survey was conducted between 2018 and 2022 on a sample of residents (n = 1507) of a large city in central Europe and patients 6-9 months post-COVID-19 infection (n = 126). The Systematic Coronary Risk Estimation 2 (SCORE2), the Systematic Coronary Risk Estimation 2-Older Persons (SCORE2-OP), the Cardiovascular Disease Framingham Heart Study and the LIFEtime-perspective model for individualizing CardioVascular Disease prevention strategies in apparently healthy people (LIFE-CVD) were used. Subsequently, the study populations were divided into CV risk classes according to the 2021 ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice. RESULTS The study population consisted of 4 groups: a general population examined before (I, n = 691) and during the COVID-19 pandemic (II, n = 816); a group of 126 patients post-COVID-19 infection (III); and a control group matched subjects chosen from the pre-COVID-19 pandemic (IV). Group II was characterized by lower blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) values than group I. Group III differed from the control group in terms of lower LDL-c level. There was no effect on CV risk in the general population, but in the population post-COVID-19 infection, CV risk was lower using FS-lipids, FS-BMI and LIFE-CVD 10-year risk scores compared to the prepandemic population. In all subgroups analysed, no statistically significant difference was found in the frequency of CV risk classes. CONCLUSIONS The COVID-19 pandemic did not increase the CV risk calculated for primary prevention. Instead, it prompted people to pay attention to their health status, as evidenced by better control of some CV risk factors. As the COVID-19 pandemic has drawn people's attention to health, it is worth exploiting this opportunity to improve public health knowledge through the design of wide-ranging information campaigns.
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- Małgorzata Chlabicz
- Department of Population Medicine and Lifestyle Diseases Prevention, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. Waszyngtona 15B, Bialystok, 15-269, Poland
- Department of Invasive Cardiology, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Population Medicine and Lifestyle Diseases Prevention, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. Waszyngtona 15B, Bialystok, 15-269, Poland
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- Department of Population Medicine and Lifestyle Diseases Prevention, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. Waszyngtona 15B, Bialystok, 15-269, Poland
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- Department of Population Medicine and Lifestyle Diseases Prevention, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. Waszyngtona 15B, Bialystok, 15-269, Poland
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- Department of Population Medicine and Lifestyle Diseases Prevention, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. Waszyngtona 15B, Bialystok, 15-269, Poland
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- Department of Population Medicine and Lifestyle Diseases Prevention, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. Waszyngtona 15B, Bialystok, 15-269, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Hepatology, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Allergology, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Population Medicine and Lifestyle Diseases Prevention, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. Waszyngtona 15B, Bialystok, 15-269, Poland.
- Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland.
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Liljeroos M, Arkkukangas M, Strömberg A. The long-term effect of an m-health tool on self-care in patients with heart failure: a pre-post interventional study with a mixed-method analysis. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024; 23:470-477. [PMID: 38165027 DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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AIMS The aims of this study were (i) to evaluate the effects of using an m-health tool on self-care behaviour at 3 and 12 months and (ii) to explore the experiences and perceptions of heart failure (HF) patients about the m-health tool. METHODS AND RESULTS In this pre-post interventional study with a mixed-method analysis, 71 patients diagnosed with HF [49% female, mean age 76.7 years, New York Heart Association (NYHA) II 31%, NYHA III 69%] were enrolled and had the m-health tool installed in their home for 1 year. The tool consisted of a pre-programmed tablet including a weighing scale and interactive education about HF self-care. At baseline, and at 3 and 12 months, self-care was assessed using the European Heart Failure Self-care Behaviour (EHFScB-9) Scale, an eight-item self-administered questionnaire assessing the experiences of the m-health tool. The mean EHFScB-9 at baseline was 63.8 ± 2.8 and it improved to 67.6 ± 7.6 after 3 months (P < 0.05). After 1 year, the score had decreased to 63.2 ± 7.1 (P = 0.68). Most patients rated the tool as 'good', both at 3 months (92%) and after 12 months (93%). Some found the system to be unnecessary to some degree, and this number increased between 3 and 12 months (P < 0.001). Most patients felt that m-health increased their feelings of security, and 85% responded that the system increased their family members' sense of security. CONCLUSION The m-health tool significantly improved patients' self-care behaviour after 3 months, but this effect did not persist after 1 year. For achieving long-term effects and outcomes, additional and regularly updated self-care support may be needed. REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04955600.
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- Maria Liljeroos
- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Campus US, Building 511, SE-58183, Linköping, Sweden
- Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland, Uppsala University, SE-631 88 Eskilstuna, Sweden
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- Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland, Uppsala University, SE-631 88 Eskilstuna, Sweden
- School of Health and Welfare, Department of Medicine and Sport Sciences, Dalarna University, Falun 791 88, Sweden
- School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Department of Physiotherapy, Mälardalen University, Vasteras 721 23, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Campus US, Building 511, SE-58183, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Cardiology, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Shanahan ML, Naik AD. Using health values to inform collaborative goal-setting for chronic care of older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 2024; 72:1955-1958. [PMID: 38752673 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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AbstractThis editorial comments on the article by Shwayder et al.
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- Mackenzie L Shanahan
- VA HSR&D Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- VA South Central Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- VA HSR&D Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Department of Management, Policy, and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- UTHealth Institute on Aging, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Iyngkaran P, Buhler M, de Courten M, Hanna F. Effectiveness of self-management programmes for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: a systematic review protocol. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e079830. [PMID: 38839380 PMCID: PMC11163658 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic disease self-management (CDSM) is a vital component of congestive heart failure (CHF) programmes. Recent CHF guidelines have downgraded CDSM programmes citing a lack of gold-standard evidence. This protocol describes the aims and methods of a systematic review to collate and synthesise the published research evidence to determine the effectiveness of CDSM programmes and interventions for patients treated for CHF. METHODS Medline, PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PsycINFO, SCOPUS, Web of Science, the Science Citation Index and registers of clinical trials will be searched from 1966 to 2024. In addition, the reference lists of shortlisted articles will be reviewed. Randomised controlled trials, with case management interventions of CDSM and CHF with reported major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs), will be extracted and analysed. There is no restriction on language. Study protocol template developed from Cochrane Collaboration and Reporting adheres to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocol guidelines for systematic review and meta-analyses 2020. Two independent authors will apply inclusions and exclusion criteria to limit article search and assess bias and certainty of evidence rating. Data extraction and study description of included studies will include quality appraisal of studies and quantitative synthesis of data will then be undertaken to ascertain evidence for the study aims. Subgroup analyses will be conducted for different CDSM programmes. The primary outcome will be a significant change in MACE parameters between intervention and control arms. Meta-analysis will be conducted using statistical software, if feasible. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval is not sought as the study is not collecting primary patient data. The results of this study will be disseminated through peer-reviewed scientific journals and also presented to audiences through meetings and scientific conferences. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42023431539.
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- Pupalan Iyngkaran
- NT Medical School, The University of Notre Dame Australia Melbourne Clinical School, Werribee, Victoria, Australia
- Health and Education, Torrens University Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Cardiology, Heart West, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Health and Education, Torrens University Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Carrillo A, Belnap BH, Rothenberger SD, Feldman R, Rollman BL, Celano CM. Psychosocial predictors of health behavior adherence in heart-failure patients with comorbid depression: a secondary analysis of the Hopeful Heart trial. BMC Psychol 2024; 12:328. [PMID: 38835104 PMCID: PMC11151478 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-01816-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Depression affects 20-30% of individuals with heart failure (HF), and it is associated with worse health outcomes independent of disease severity. One potential explanation is the adverse impact of depression on HF patients' adherence to the health behaviors needed to self-manage their condition. The aim of this study is to identify characteristics associated with lower adherence in this population, which could help to recognize individuals at higher risk and eventually tailor health behavior interventions to their needs. METHODS Using data from a randomized, controlled, collaborative care treatment trial in 629 patients with HF and comorbid depression, we performed mixed effects logistic regression analyses to examine the cross-sectional and prospective relationships between medical and psychosocial variables and health behavior adherence, including adherence to medications, a low-sodium diet, and physician appointments. RESULTS In cross-sectional analyses, married marital status and higher physical health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were associated with greater overall adherence (compared to married, single Odds Ratio [OR] = 0.46, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 0.26-0.80; other OR = 0.60, CI = 0.38-0.94; p = .012. Physical HRQoL OR = 1.02, CI = 1.00-1.04, p = .047). Prospectively, greater levels of social support were associated with improved overall adherence one year later (OR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.00-1.08, p = .037). Social support, HF symptom severity, race and ethnicity, and age were predictors of specific types of adherence. Neither depression nor optimism was significantly associated with adherence outcomes. CONCLUSIONS These results provide important preliminary information about risk factors for poor adherence in patients with both HF and depression, which could, in turn, contribute to the development of interventions to promote adherence in this high-risk population. TRIAL REGISTRATION https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02044211 ; registered 1/21/2014.
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- Alba Carrillo
- Instituto Polibienestar, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 324, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Center for Research on Health Care, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Center for Behavioral Health, Media, and Technology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Center for Research on Health Care, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Center for Research on Health Care Data Center, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Center for Research on Health Care, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Center for Research on Health Care Data Center, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Center for Research on Health Care, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Center for Behavioral Health, Media, and Technology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 324, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Cheng W, Maciej R, Thiele H, Büttner P. Galectin-3 levels and long-term all-cause mortality and hospitalization in heart failure patients: a meta-analysis. ESC Heart Fail 2024. [PMID: 38698741 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.14813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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AIMS This meta-analysis investigated the dose-response relationship between circulating galectin-3 levels and adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF). METHODS AND RESULTS PubMed and Embase were screened for studies on galectin-3 and HF. The outcomes of interest were all-cause mortality (ACM), and all-cause mortality or HF-related rehospitalization (ACM/HFR), with a follow-up time of more than 6 months. For categorical variables, comparisons between groups with the highest and lowest galectin-3 levels were pooled. For continuous variables, the risks of ACM and ACM/HFR increase per 1-standard deviation (SD) and 1-unit after logarithmic transformation galectin-3 levels were pooled. A random-effects model was employed to calculate the pooled results, and all pooled results were expressed as hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Besides, a dose-response analysis was performed. Twenty-four cohort studies were included. In HF patients, higher circulating galectin-3 levels were significantly associated with a higher risk of long-term ACM (HR, 1.65; 95% CI 1.28-2.13; I2 = 66%), and 1 ng/mL increase in galectin-3 was associated with a 4% (HR, 1.04; 95% CI 1.02-1.06; P = 0.002) increase in hazard. Similarly, higher circulating galectin-3 levels were significantly associated with a higher risk of long-term ACM/HFR (HR, 1.52; 95% CI, 1.15 to 2.00; I2 = 76%), and 1 ng/mL increase in galectin-3 was associated with a 3% (HR, 1.03; 95% CI 1.02-1.04; P < 0.001) increase in hazard. An increase of 1-SD in galectin-3 units was associated with a 29% increased hazard of long-term ACM (HR 1.29; 95% CI 1.13-1.48; I2 = 42%) and a 22% increased hazard of ACM/HFR (HR 1.22; 95% CI 1.07-1.38; I2 = 60%). Similarly, an increase of 1-log in galectin-3 units was associated with a 98% higher hazard of long-term ACM (HR 1.98; 95% CI 1.48-2.65; I2 = 41%) and an 83% higher hazard of ACM/HFR in HF patients (HR 1.83; 95% CI 1.02-3.28; I2 = 7%). Correlation analysis showed a moderate positive correlation between baseline galectin-3 and N terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide levels (r = 0.48, P = 0.045) and a weak negative correlation with eGFR (r = -0.39, P = 0.077). CONCLUSIONS Higher circulating galectin-3 levels after hospitalization of HF patients are linearly and positively associated with the risk of long-term ACM and ACM/HFR.
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- Wenke Cheng
- Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Heart Center Leipzig at University of Leipzig, Strümpellstr. 39, 04289, Leipzig, Germany
- Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology (IMISE), University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Heart Center Leipzig at University of Leipzig, Strümpellstr. 39, 04289, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Heart Center Leipzig at University of Leipzig, Strümpellstr. 39, 04289, Leipzig, Germany
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Freedland KE, Skala JA, Steinmeyer BC, Chen L, Carney RM, Rich MW. Longitudinal Relationships Between Heart Failure Self-care and All-Cause Hospital Readmissions. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024; 39:279-287. [PMID: 39137263 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Many patients with heart failure (HF) are repeatedly hospitalized. Heart failure self-care may reduce readmission rates. Hospitalizations may also affect self-care. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this secondary analysis was to test the hypotheses that better HF self-care is associated with a lower rate of all-cause readmissions and that readmissions motivate patients to improve their self-care. METHODS This was a prospective cohort study of patients with HF (N = 400) who were enrolled during a stay at an urban teaching hospital between 2014 and 2016. The Self-Care of Heart Failure Index v6.2 was administered during the hospital stay, along with other questionnaires, and repeated at 6-month intervals after discharge. All-cause readmissions and deaths were ascertained for 24 months. RESULTS A total of 333 (83.3%) were readmitted at least once, and 117 (29.3%) of the patients died during the follow-up period. A total of 1581 readmissions were ascertained. Higher Self-Care of Heart Failure Index Maintenance scores predicted more rather than fewer readmissions (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.09; 95% confidence interval, 1.01-1.17; P < .01). Conversely, more readmissions predicted higher Maintenance scores (b = 0.29; 95% confidence interval, 0.02-0.56; P < .05). CONCLUSIONS These findings do not support the hypothesis that HF self-care maintenance or management helps to reduce the rate of all-cause readmissions, but they do suggest that the experience of multiple readmissions may help to motivate improvements in HF self-care.
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Dzikowicz DJ, Keady KG, Carey MG. Disparities in 30-Day Readmission Between Medicare/Medicaid and Private Insurance Among Patients With Heart Failure Screened for Cognitive Impairment. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024; 39:219-228. [PMID: 38447067 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Racial disparities exist among patients with heart failure (HF). HF is often comorbid with cognitive impairment. Appropriate self-care can prevent HF hospital readmissions but requires access to resources through insurance. Racial differences exist between insurance types, and this may influence the disparity between races and patients with HF and cognitive impairment. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to examine the relationships between insurance type and self-care stratified by race and to assess for differences in time-to-30-day readmission among patients with HF with cognitive impairment. METHODS This is a secondary analysis of data collected among hospitalized patients with HF with cognitive impairment. Patients completed surveys on self-care (Self-Care of Heart Failure Index), HF knowledge (Dutch Heart Failure Knowledge Scale), depression (Geriatric Depression Scale), and social support (Enhancing Recovery in Coronary Heart Disease Social Support Inventory). Socioeconomic data were collected. Linear models were created to examine the relationships between insurance type and self-care by race. Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox regression were used to assess readmission. RESULTS The sample of 125 patients with HF with cognitive impairment was predominantly Black (68%, n = 85) and male (53%, n = 66). The sample had either Medicare/Medicaid (62%, n = 78) or private insurance (38%, n = 47). Black patients with HF with cognitive impairment and private insurance reported higher self-care confidence compared with Black patients with HF with cognitive impairment and Medicare/Medicaid ( P < .05). Medicare/Medicaid was associated with a higher frequency of 30-day readmission and a faster time-to-readmission. CONCLUSIONS Patients with HF with cognitive impairment and Medicare/Medicaid insurance reported lower self-care confidence and more likely to be readmitted within 30 days.
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Wu JR, Lin CY, Latimer A, Hammash M, Moser DK. Mediators of the Association Between Cognitive Function and Self-care Behaviors in Patients Hospitalized With an Exacerbation of Heart Failure. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024; 39:237-244. [PMID: 38099586 PMCID: PMC11178673 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patients with heart failure (HF) must engage in self-care, yet their self-care is often poor. Cognitive function commonly is impaired in HF and is associated with poor self-care. Heart failure knowledge and self-care confidence also are needed to preform self-care. Few investigators have examined mediators of the association of cognitive function with self-care. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine whether HF knowledge and self-care confidence mediated the association of cognitive function with self-care maintenance and management among patients with HF. METHODS This was a cross-sectional observational study of 164 patients with HF. Cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Self-care maintenance and self-care management behaviors and self-care confidence were measured using the Self-care of Heart Failure Index. Heart failure knowledge was measured using the Dutch Heart Failure Knowledge Scale. We conducted 2 parallel mediation analyses using the PROCESS macro in SPSS, one for self-care maintenance and one for self-care management. RESULTS Cognitive function was indirectly associated with self-care maintenance through HF knowledge (indirect effect, 0.54; 95% confidence interval, 0.10-1.02) and self-care confidence (indirect effect, 0.26; 95% confidence interval, 0.04-0.54). Those with better cognitive function had more HF knowledge and self-care confidence. Better cognitive function was not directly associated with self-care management but indirectly associated with better self-care management through higher self-care confidence (indirect effect, 0.50; 95% confidence interval, 0.04-1.05). CONCLUSIONS Both HF knowledge and self-care confidence mediated the association of cognitive function with self-care maintenance, and only self-care confidence mediated the association between cognitive function and self-care management. Interventions targeting HF knowledge and self-care confidence may improve self-care even for those with lower cognitive function and need to be developed and tested.
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Cheung A, Kuti EL, Osenenko KM, Friesen M, Donato BMK. Impact of Caring for Individuals With Heart Failure in the United States: A Systematic Literature Review. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024; 39:128-141. [PMID: 37249549 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Given the functional impairments and complex care routines associated with heart failure (HF), patients often rely on the support of informal caregivers. Although the importance of caregivers' roles is widely recognized, the intensity and time required for care duties may negatively impact caregiver health and well-being, potentially precipitating their own need for care. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to synthesize estimates of economic, clinical, burden, and health-related quality-of-life impact among caregivers of those with HF in the United States. METHODS A systematic review was conducted to identify studies reporting estimates of caregiver impact. Abstract and full-text review as well as data extraction were performed according to established guidelines. Patient and caregiver characteristics were summarized, as well as estimates of impact of caring for those with HF. RESULTS From 3680 abstracts, 44 studies reporting caregiver burden estimates were included. Mean caregiver age ranged from 41.4 to 71.4 years; caregivers were primarily female (range, 49%-100%) and the patient's spouse/partner (21%-100%). Time spent caregiving (6 studies) ranged from 2 to 52 h/wk, and depression was identified in up to 40% of caregivers (9 studies). Numerous instruments were used to measure burden, which consistently documented the high impact of caregiving. CONCLUSIONS This review demonstrates the multifaceted impact of caregiving for patients with HF. Despite limited data, notable findings included the considerable burden to caregivers, variability in time spent caregiving, and frequent experience of depression among caregivers, possibly leading to increased healthcare resource use. Future research is needed to better characterize the caregiving impact in HF, including evaluating the drivers of burden.
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Shore S, Li H, Zhang M, Whitney R, Gross AL, Bhatt AS, Nallamothu BK, Giordani B, Briceño EM, Sussman JB, Gutierrez J, Yaffe K, Griswold M, Johansen MC, Lopez OL, Gottesman RF, Sidney S, Heckbert SR, Rundek T, Hughes TM, Longstreth WT, Levine DA. Trajectory of Cognitive Function After Incident Heart Failure. MEDRXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 2024:2024.02.09.24302608. [PMID: 38370803 PMCID: PMC10871464 DOI: 10.1101/2024.02.09.24302608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Background The size/magnitude of cognitive changes after incident heart failure (HF) are unclear. We assessed whether incident HF is associated with changes in cognitive function after accounting for pre-HF cognitive trajectories and known determinants of cognition. Methods This pooled cohort study included adults without HF, stroke, or dementia from six US population-based cohort studies from 1971-2019: Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study, Cardiovascular Health Study, Framingham Offspring Study, Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, and Northern Manhattan Study. Linear mixed-effects models estimated changes in cognition at the time of HF (change in the intercept) and the rate of cognitive change over the years after HF (change in the slope), controlling for pre-HF cognitive trajectories and participant factors. Change in global cognition was the primary outcome. Change in executive function and memory were secondary outcomes. Cognitive outcomes were standardized to a t-score metric (mean [SD], 50 [10]); a 1-point difference represented a 0.1-SD difference in cognition. Results The study included 29,614 adults (mean [SD] age was 61.1 [10.5] years, 55% female, 70.3% White, 22.2% Black 7.5% Hispanic). During a median follow-up of 6.6 (Q1-Q3: 5-19.8) years, 1,407 (4.7%) adults developed incident HF. Incident HF was associated with an acute decrease in global cognition (-1.08 points; 95% CI -1.36, -0.80) and executive function (-0.65 points; 95% CI -0.96, -0.34) but not memory (-0.51 points; 95% CI -1.37, 0.35) at the time of the event. Greater acute decreases in global cognition after HF were seen in those with older age, female sex and White race. Individuals with incident HF, compared to HF-free individuals, demonstrated faster declines in global cognition (-0.15 points per year; 95% CI, -0.21, -0.09) and executive function (-0.16 points per year; 95% CI -0.23, -0.09) but not memory ( -0.11 points per year; 95% CI -0.26, 0.04) compared with pre-HF slopes. Conclusions In this pooled cohort study, incident HF was associated with an acute decrease in global cognition and executive function at the time of the event and faster declines in global cognition and executive function over the following years.
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center and Division of Research, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center and Division of Research, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- University of Miami – Miller School of Medicine, Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, FL, USA
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Hill L, McNulty A, McMahon J, Mitchell G, Farrell C, Uchmanowicz I, Castiello T. Heart Failure Nurses within the Primary Care Setting. Card Fail Rev 2024; 10:e01. [PMID: 38464555 PMCID: PMC10918528 DOI: 10.15420/cfr.2023.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Cardiology services within primary care often focus on disease prevention, early identification of illness and prompt referral for diagnosis and specialist treatment. Due to advances in pharmaceuticals, implantable cardiac devices and surgical interventions, individuals with heart failure are living longer, which can place a significant strain on global healthcare resources. Heart failure nurses in a primary care setting offer a wealth of clinical knowledge and expertise across all phases of the heart failure trajectory and are able to support patients, family members and other community services, including general practitioners. This review examines the recently published evidence on the current and potential future practice of heart failure nurses within primary care.
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- Loreena Hill
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University BelfastBelfast, UK
- College of Nursing and Midwifery, Mohammed Bin Rashid UniversityDubai, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University BelfastBelfast, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University BelfastBelfast, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University BelfastBelfast, UK
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- Errigal Chronic Disease Management Hub, LetterkennyDonegal, Ireland
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- Department of Nursing and Obstetrics, Wrocław Medical UniversityWrocław, Poland
- Institute of Heart Diseases, University HospitalWrocław, Poland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Imaging, King's College LondonLondon, UK
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Massouh AR, Makhoul M, Noureddine S, Jurgens CY. Psychometric Evaluation of the Heart Failure Somatic Perception Scale in a Middle Eastern Heart Failure Population. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024:00005082-990000000-00162. [PMID: 38200639 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND The Heart Failure Somatic Perception Scale (HFSPS) is an 18-item instrument used to assess how bothersome are common signs and symptoms of heart failure (HF). To date, the psychometric properties of the HFSPS have been tested in American, Italian, and Japanese samples. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the HFSPS in a population of Lebanese patients living with HF. METHODS A rigorous translation and back-translation process was performed. Cultural appropriateness ratings were assessed by an expert panel. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted to confirm construct validity, whereas an independent t test using the Minnesota Living With HF Questionnaire's scores was conducted to confirm convergent validity. Pearson correlation was performed to confirm discriminant validity using the Self-Care in HF Index Management subscale, whereas predictive validity was evaluated using the Control Attitudes Scale-Revised. Internal consistency reliability was evaluated using Cronbach α. RESULTS A total of 109 patients (mean age, 63.66 ± 10.55 years; 69.7% male) were included. A series of exploratory factor analyses was conducted and resulted in a 4-factor model. Cronbach α was 0.869. Convergent (high correlation with total Minnesota Living With HF Questionnaire; r = 0.762, P < .0001), discriminant (no correlation with self-care management; r = 0.180, P = .078), and predictive (significant correlation with the Control Attitudes Scale-Revised; r = -0.523, P < .0001) validity was supported. CONCLUSION The reliability and validity of the HFSPS were supportive in this Middle Eastern sample. The HFSPS can be used to assess how bothersome HF symptoms are to improve their management.
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Park HM, Han T, Heo SJ, Kwon YJ. Effectiveness of the triglyceride-glucose index and triglyceride-glucose-related indices in predicting cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and older adults: A prospective cohort study. J Clin Lipidol 2024; 18:e70-e79. [PMID: 38044202 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2023.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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BACKGROUNDS Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment is a crucial component of public health. We aimed to determine the predictive value of the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and TyG-related indices for new-onset CVD. METHODS This prospective study included 7,808 participants aged 40-69 years from the Ansung-Ansan cohort database. Our analysis was stratified by diabetes status. The hazard ratio (HR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) for incident CVD was computed using multiple Cox proportional-hazards regression models. To evaluate the predictive performance of these indices for new-onset CVD, we calculated the Harrell's C-index (95% CI). RESULTS In this study, a total of 6,890 participants did not have diabetes at baseline, while 918 participants had diabetes. In participants without diabetes, compared to the lowest tertile, fully adjusted HR and 95% CI for new-onset CVD in the highest tertile were as follows: TyG (HR 1.42, 95% CI 1.06-1.90), TyG-body mass index (BMI) (HR 1.92, 95% CI 1.19-3.10), TyG-waist circumference (WC) (HR 2.37, 95% CI 1.61-3.49), and TyG-waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) (HR 2.20, 95% CI 1.47-3.28). However, no significant associations were observed between TyG, modified TyG indices, and new-onset CVD in participants with diabetes. Notably, the C-indice of TyG-WC and TyG-WHtR were significantly higher than those of TyG and TyG-BMI in participants without diabetes. CONCLUSIONS TyG-BMI, TyG-WC, and TyG-WHtR were associated with an increased risk of new-onset CVD in participants without diabetes. Furthermore, TyG-WC and TyG-WHtR showed better predictive performances for new-onset CVD than TyG and TyG-BMI in participants without diabetes.
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- Hye-Min Park
- Standard Primary Care Center, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea (Hye-Min Park)
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- Health-IT Center, Yonsei University Severance Hospital, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea (Taehwa Han)
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Biomedical Systems Informatics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea (Seok-Jae Heo)
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- Department of Family Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin 16995, Republic of Korea (Yu-Jin Kwon).
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Tusubira AK, Ssinabulya I, Kalyesubula R, Nalwadda CK, Akiteng AR, Ngaruiya C, Rabin TL, Katahoire A, Armstrong-Hough M, Hsieh E, Hawley NL, Schwartz JI. Self-care and healthcare seeking practices among patients with hypertension and diabetes in rural Uganda. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 3:e0001777. [PMID: 38079386 PMCID: PMC10712841 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Implementing effective self-care practices for non-communicable diseases (NCD) prevents complications and morbidity. However, scanty evidence exists among patients in rural sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We sought to describe and compare existing self-care practices among patients with hypertension (HTN) and diabetes (DM) in rural Uganda. METHODS Between April and August 2019, we executed a cross-sectional investigation involving 385 adult patients diagnosed with HTN and/or DM. These participants were systematically randomly selected from three outpatient NCD clinics in the Nakaseke district. Data collection was facilitated using a structured survey that inquired about participants' healthcare-seeking patterns, access to self-care services, education on self-care, medication compliance, and overall health-related quality of life. We utilized Chi-square tests and logistic regression analyses to discern disparities in self-care practices, education, and healthcare-seeking actions based on the patient's conditions. RESULTS Of the 385 participants, 39.2% had only DM, 36.9% had only HTN, and 23.9% had both conditions (HTN/DM). Participants with DM or both conditions reported more clinic visits in the past year than those with only HTN (P = 0.005). Similarly, most DM-only and HTN/DM participants monitored their weight monthly, unlike those with only HTN (P<0.0001). Participants with DM or HTN/DM were more frequently educated about their health condition(s), dietary habits, and weight management than those with only HTN. Specifically, education about their conditions yielded adjusted odds ratios (aOR) of 5.57 for DM-only and 4.12 for HTN/DM. Similarly, for diet, aORs were 2.77 (DM-only) and 4.21 (HTN/DM), and for weight management, aORs were 3.62 (DM-only) and 4.02 (HTN/DM). Medication adherence was notably higher in DM-only participants (aOR = 2.19). Challenges in self-care were significantly more reported by women (aOR = 2.07) and those above 65 years (aOR = 5.91), regardless of their specific condition(s). CONCLUSION Compared to rural Ugandans with HTN-only, participants with DM had greater utilization of healthcare services, exposure to self-care education, and adherence to medicine and self-monitoring behaviors. These findings should inform ongoing efforts to improve and integrate NCD service delivery in rural SSA.
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- Andrew K. Tusubira
- Uganda Initiative for Integrated Management of Non-Communicable Diseases, Kampala, Uganda
- Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Uganda Initiative for Integrated Management of Non-Communicable Diseases, Kampala, Uganda
- Uganda Heart Institute, Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala, Uganda
- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Departments of Physiology and Internal Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
- African Community Center for Social Sustainability (ACCESS), Nakaseke, Uganda
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- Department of Community Health and Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Uganda Initiative for Integrated Management of Non-Communicable Diseases, Kampala, Uganda
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- Yale Network for Global Non-Communicable Diseases, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, United States of America
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- Uganda Initiative for Integrated Management of Non-Communicable Diseases, Kampala, Uganda
- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Child Health and Development Centre, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Child Health and Development Centre, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences, School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, United States of America
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, United States of America
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- Yale Network for Global Non-Communicable Diseases, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
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- Yale Network for Global Non-Communicable Diseases, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
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- Uganda Initiative for Integrated Management of Non-Communicable Diseases, Kampala, Uganda
- Yale Network for Global Non-Communicable Diseases, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
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Eckerblad J, Klompstra L, Heinola L, Rojlén S, Waldréus N. What frail, older patients talk about when they talk about self-care-a qualitative study in heart failure care. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:818. [PMID: 38062397 PMCID: PMC10704742 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04538-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Self-care plays a crucial role in the management of heart failure (HF) and is especially important for older patients who are frail. However, there is limited knowledge about how frail, older patients with HF perceive and experience self-care. Therefore, the aim of this study was to describe the experiences of self-care among frail, older patients with HF. METHODS A qualitative descriptive design with semi-structured interviews with frail, older patients diagnosed with HF (n = 19; median age 82 years). Thematic analysis, guided by Braun and Clarke, was used to analyse the data. RESULTS Two main themes emerged from the analysis: 1) "To maintain my health," encompassing various aspects such as hygiene practices, engaging in physical activity, medication adherence, following a healthy diet, and ensuring adequate rest; and 2) "To maintain my well-being and happiness," highlighting the importance of hobbies, maintaining independence, participating in social activities, and creating a supportive environment. CONCLUSION This study provides valuable insights into the perspectives of frail, older patients with HF regarding self-care. It was observed that older patients often associate self-care with general well-being, hygiene, and happiness. Clear communication between healthcare providers and patients is essential to align different perspectives on self-care and ensure that self-care plans are tailored to individual needs. Moreover, addressing the emotional well-being and happiness of patients should be prioritized, as these factors play a significant role in promoting self-care adherence.
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- Jeanette Eckerblad
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Theme Inflammation and Aging, Nursing Unit Aging, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Theme Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals, Medical Unit Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Li Y, Yang W, Qu Y, Zhang X, Lin M, Fu L, Wang C, Qiu P, Zang X. Effects of an autonomy-supportive intervention programme (ASIP) on self-care, quality of life, and mental health in heart failure patients: a randomized controlled trial. Qual Life Res 2023; 32:3039-3052. [PMID: 37418228 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-023-03467-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Patients with heart failure (HF) possess low self-care activation and motivation, leading to a deprived quality of life and adverse mental health conditions. To this end, self-determination theory emphasizes that autonomy-supportive interventions (ASI) can stimulate intrinsic motivation and improve behaviors and quality of life. Nevertheless, studies that focused on ASI for HF are inadequate. This study aims to evaluate the effects of an HF-ASIP on self-care, quality of life and mental health in HF patients. METHODS In a two-arm randomized controlled trial, the participants are randomly allocated to the intervention (n = 41) or control (n = 41) groups. The intervention group received routine care and participated in an 8-week HF-ASIP, including individual education and consultation sessions. In contrast, the control group received only routine care. The primary outcome includes self-care management, while the secondary outcomes include self-care maintenance, quality of life, mental health, and motivation. After measuring the outcomes at baseline (T0), 4-week (T1), 8-week (T2), and 12-week (T3) follow-up, the intervention effects are assessed using the generalized equation models. RESULTS The outcomes indicated that self-care management (T2: P = 0.001; T3: P = 0.016), self-care maintenance (T2: P = 0.003; T3: P = 0.001), depression (T2: P = 0.007; T3: P = 0.012), anxiety (T2: P = 0.001; T3: P = 0.012), MLHFQ total score (T1: P = 0.004; T2: P < 0.001; T3: P = 0.001), autonomous motivation (T2: P = .0.006; T3: P = 0.002) showed statistically difference between the groups. CONCLUSION In summary, the 8-week HF-ASIP significantly improved the attributes of self-care, quality of life, mental health, and motivation in HF patients, suggesting the potential for practical intervention effect. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR2100053970.
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- Yanting Li
- School of Nursing, Tianjin Medical University, N.22 Qixiangtai Rd, Heping District, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- School of Nursing, Tianjin Medical University, N.22 Qixiangtai Rd, Heping District, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- School of Nursing, Tianjin Medical University, N.22 Qixiangtai Rd, Heping District, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- School of Nursing, Tianjin Medical University, N.22 Qixiangtai Rd, Heping District, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fujian, China.
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- School of Nursing, Tianjin Medical University, N.22 Qixiangtai Rd, Heping District, Tianjin, 300070, China.
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Li F, Lin L, Sun X, Chair S, Liu X, Cao X. Psychometric Testing of the Chinese Version of the Self-care of Heart Failure Index Version 7.2. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2023; 38:528-536. [PMID: 37816080 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000000963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Self-care is essential in patients with heart failure (HF). OBJECTIVE Our objective was to test psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Self-care of Heart Failure Index version 7.2 (SCHFI v7.2-C). METHODS The English version of SCHFI v7.2 was translated into Chinese using the modified Brislin translation model. Psychometric tests of the SCHFI v7.2-C were performed in 320 Chinese patients with HF. Content validity, confirmatory factor analysis, convergent validity, concurrent validity, discriminant validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability were examined to determine validity and reliability of the questionnaire. Validity and reliability were assessed for the self-care maintenance, symptom perception, and self-care management scales. SPSS 25.0 and Mplus 8.3 were used for data analysis. RESULTS Mean (SD) age of the sample was 61.2 (14.20) years. Scale content validity index ranged from 0.93 to 0.97 across the 3 scales. Results of confirmatory factor analysis supported structural validity of the 3 scales. Self-care was significantly associated with quality of life, and those with more HF experience had significantly better self-care than those with less experience, supporting construct validity. The SCHFI v7.2-C was associated with the 12-item European Heart Failure Self-care Behavior Scale. Cronbach α coefficients for the self-care maintenance, symptom perception, and self-care management scales were 0.79, 0.89, and 0.77, respectively; their test-retest reliability was 0.76, 0.78, and 0.75, respectively. CONCLUSION The SCHFI v7.2-C is a valid and reliable instrument that can be used in Chinese patients with HF.
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Ingadottir B, Jaarsma T, Norland K, Ketilsdóttir A. Sense of Security Mediates the Relationship Between Self-care Behavior and Health Status of Patients With Heart Failure: A Cross-sectional Study. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2023; 38:537-545. [PMID: 37816081 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000000981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Promoting patients' sense of security is among the goals of nursing care within heart failure management. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the role of sense of security in the relationship between self-care behavior and health status of patients with heart failure. METHODS Patients recruited from a heart failure clinic in Iceland answered a questionnaire about their self-care (European Heart Failure Self-care Behavior Scale; possible scores, 0-100), their sense of security (Sense of Security in Care-Patients' Evaluation; possible scores, 1-100), and their health status (Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire, including symptoms, physical limitations, quality of life, social limitations, and self-efficacy domains; possible scores, 0-100). Clinical data were extracted from electronic patient records. Regression analysis was used to examine the mediation effect of sense of security on the relationship between self-care and health status. RESULTS The patients (N = 220; mean [SD] age, 73.6 [13.8] years; 70% male, 49% in New York Heart Association functional class III) reported a high sense of security (mean [SD], 83.2 [15.2]) and inadequate self-care (mean [SD], 57.2 [22.0]); their health status, as assessed by all domains of the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire, was fair to good except for self-efficacy, which was good to excellent. Self-care was associated with health status ( P < .01) and sense of security ( P < .001). Regression analysis confirmed the mediating effect of sense of security on the relationship between self-care and health status. CONCLUSIONS Sense of security in patients with heart failure is an important part of daily life and contributes to better health status. Heart failure management should not only support self-care but also aim to strengthen sense of security through positive care interaction (provider-patient communication) and the promotion of patients' self-efficacy, and by facilitating access to care.
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Freedland KE, Skala JA, Carney RM, Steinmeyer BC, Rich MW. Outcomes of a tailored self-care intervention for patients with heart failure and major depression: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Int J Nurs Stud 2023; 147:104585. [PMID: 37611354 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Depression is a recognized barrier to heart failure self-care, but there has been little research on interventions to improve heart failure self-care in depressed patients. OBJECTIVES To investigate the outcomes of an individually tailored self-care intervention for patients with heart failure and major depression, and to determine whether the adequacy of self-care at baseline, the severity of depression or anxiety, or other factors affect the outcomes of this intervention. DESIGN Secondary analysis of data from a pre-registered randomized controlled trial (NCT02997865). METHODS Outpatients with heart failure and comorbid major depression (n = 139) were randomly assigned to cognitive behavior therapy or usual care for depression. In addition, an experienced cardiac nurse provided the tailored self-care intervention to all patients in both arms of the trial starting eight weeks after randomization. Weekly self-care intervention sessions were held between Weeks 8 and 16; the frequency was tapered to biweekly or monthly between Weeks 17 and 32. The Self-Care of Heart Failure Index (v6.2) was used to assess self-care outcomes, with scores ≥70 on each of its three scales (Maintenance, Management, and Confidence) being consistent with adequate self-care. The Week 16 Maintenance scale score was the primary outcome for this analysis. RESULTS At baseline, 107 (77%) of the patients scored in the inadequate self-care range on the Maintenance scale. Between Weeks 8 and 16, Maintenance scores improved more in patients with initially inadequate than initially adequate self-care (11.9 vs. 3.2 points, p = .003). Sixty-six (48%) of the patients with initially inadequate Maintenance scores achieved scores in the adequate range by Week 32 (p < .0001). Covariate-adjusted predictors of better Maintenance outcomes included adequate Maintenance at baseline (p < .0001), higher anxiety at baseline (p < .05), and higher dosages of the self-care intervention (p < .0001). Neither treatment with cognitive behavior therapy nor less severe major depression predicted better self-care outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Depressed patients with inadequate heart failure self-care are able to achieve clinically significant improvements in self-care with the help of an individually tailored self-care intervention. Further refinement and testing are needed to increase the intervention's potential for clinical implementation.
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- Kenneth E Freedland
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Wang Z, Tocchi C, Chyun D, Kim K, Cong X, Starkweather A. The association between psychological factors and self-care in patients with heart failure: an integrative review. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2023; 22:553-561. [PMID: 36351041 DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvac106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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AIMS This integrative review aims to describe the current evidence concerning the relationship between a broad range of psychological factors (depression, depressive symptoms, anxiety, stress, and type-D personality) and self-care in patients with heart failure. METHODS AND RESULTS Six electronic databases were searched and keywords were used to identify potential eligible studies published within the last 10 years. To be eligible, individuals with heart failure aged 18 years or older and who were included in any type of observational study that examined the association between psychological factors and self-care were considered. Twenty articles were included, and 16 of them reported that depression/depressive symptoms were associated with poorer self-care, after controlling for age, sex, education level, cardiac history, or comorbidities. Five studies found that self-care confidence/self-efficacy mediates the relationship between depression/depressive symptoms and self-care. The association between depression/depressive symptoms and self-care varied in assessment methods and statistical approaches. Seven studies showed an inverse association between anxiety and self-care. Four studies found a stronger association between self-care and depression compared with the relationship between self-care and other psychological factors. Stress and type-D personality were both associated with self-care in four studies. CONCLUSION Depression/depressive symptoms and anxiety were found to be inversely associated with self-care in patients with heart failure. Depression exhibited a stronger impact on self-care than other psychological factors. Limited studies assessed stress and type-D personality; the results should be considered with caution. Further studies are warranted on different psychological factors and their underlying mechanisms in individuals with heart failure.
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- Zequan Wang
- School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
- Center for Advancement in Managing Pain, School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, 231 Glenbrook Rd, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
- Center for Advancement in Managing Pain, School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, 231 Glenbrook Rd, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- College of Nursing, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, South Korea
- Institute of Nursing Research, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, South Korea
- Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Department of Healthcare Sciences, Graduate School, Korea University, 145 Anamro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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- School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
- Center for Advancement in Managing Pain, School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, 231 Glenbrook Rd, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Florida, 1225 Center Drive, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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Rajasree Katta M, Prasad S, Tiwari A, Abdelgawad Abouzid MR, Mitra S. The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy for heart failure patients: a narrative review. J Int Med Res 2023; 51:3000605231198371. [PMID: 37694958 PMCID: PMC10498714 DOI: 10.1177/03000605231198371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Heart failure (HF) remains a major cause of morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs, despite available treatments. Psychological issues such as depression, anxiety and poor self-care are prevalent in HF patients. Such issues adversely affect patients' daily lives and increase hospitalization and mortality rates; therefore, effective approaches to address these are needed. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been proposed as potentially useful for psychological comorbidities in HF patients, but its efficacy is not well-established. This narrative review aimed to summarize the evidence on the effectiveness of CBT for HF patients. A search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on CBT for HF patients. Ten studies (nine RCTs and one case study) were included in the review. CBT was found to be an effective intervention for managing depression, anxiety, low quality of life, and impaired social and physical functioning in HF patients. The results suggest that CBT can improve psychological well-being and enhance the benefits of rehabilitation programs. Face-to-face CBT appears to be superior to conventional therapy and can be implemented in cardiac rehabilitation settings. Further research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of internet-based CBT for cardiac patients and identify factors that promote treatment adherence.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Vinnytsia National Medical University, Vinnytsya, Ukraine
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- B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
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- Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine
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Freedland KE, Skala JA, Carney RM, Steinmeyer BC, Rich MW. Treatment of depression and inadequate self-care in patients with heart failure: One-year outcomes of a randomized controlled trial. Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2023; 84:82-88. [PMID: 37406374 DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Both depression and inadequate self-care are common in patients with heart failure. This secondary analysis examines the one-year outcomes of a randomized controlled trial of a sequential approach to treating these problems. METHODS Patients with heart failure and major depression were randomly assigned to usual care (n = 70) or to cognitive behavior therapy (n = 69). All patients received a heart failure self-care intervention starting 8 weeks after randomization. Patient-reported outcomes were assessed at Weeks 8, 16, 32, and 52. Data on hospital admissions and deaths were also obtained. RESULTS One year after randomization, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) scores were - 4.9 (95% C.I., -8.9 to -0.9; p < .05) points lower in the cognitive therapy than the usual care arm, and Kansas City Cardiomyopathy scores were 8.3 (95% C.I., 1.9 to 14.7; p < .05) points higher. There were no differences on the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index or in hospitalizations or deaths. CONCLUSIONS The superiority of cognitive behavior therapy relative to usual care for major depression in patients with heart failure persisted for at least one year. Cognitive behavior therapy did not increase patients' ability to benefit from a heart failure self-care intervention, but it did improve HF-related quality of life during the follow-up period. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT02997865.
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- Kenneth E Freedland
- Department of Psychiatry, 4320 Forest Park Avenue, Suite 301, St. Louis, MO 63108, United States of America.
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- Department of Psychiatry, 4320 Forest Park Avenue, Suite 301, St. Louis, MO 63108, United States of America
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- Department of Psychiatry, 4320 Forest Park Avenue, Suite 301, St. Louis, MO 63108, United States of America
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- Department of Psychiatry, 4320 Forest Park Avenue, Suite 301, St. Louis, MO 63108, United States of America
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- Cardiovascular Division of the Department of Internal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States of America
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Shahnazaryan S, Pepoyan S, Sisakian H. Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction: The Role of Cardiovascular and Lung Ultrasound beyond Ejection Fraction. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2553. [PMID: 37568916 PMCID: PMC10416843 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13152553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is considered a major health care problem with frequent decompensations, high hospitalization and mortality rates. In severe heart failure (HF), the symptoms are refractory to medical treatment and require advanced therapeutic strategies. Early recognition of HF sub- and decompensation is the cornerstone of the timely treatment intensification and, therefore, improvement in the prognosis. Echocardiography is the gold standard for the assessment of systolic and diastolic functions. It allows one to obtain accurate and non-invasive measurements of the ventricular function in HF. In severely compromised HF patients, advanced cardiovascular ultrasound modalities may provide a better assessment of intracardiac hemodynamic changes and subclinical congestion. Particularly, cardiovascular and lung ultrasound allow us to make a more accurate diagnosis of subclinical congestion in HFrEF. The aim of this review was to summarize the advantages and limitations of the currently available ultrasound modalities in the ambulatory monitoring of patients with HFrEF.
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- Clinic of General and Invasive Cardiology, “Heratsi” Hospital Complex #1, Yerevan State Medical University, 2 Koryun Street, Yerevan 375025, Armenia; (S.S.); (S.P.)
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Iyngkaran P, Hanna F, Andrew S, Horowitz JD, Battersby M, De Courten MP. Comparison of short and long forms of the Flinders program of chronic disease SELF-management for participants starting SGLT-2 inhibitors for congestive heart failure (SELFMAN-HF): protocol for a prospective, observational study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1059735. [PMID: 37305115 PMCID: PMC10255353 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1059735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Introduction Congestive heart failure (CHF) causes significant morbidity and mortality. It is an epidemic, and costs are escalating. CHF is a chronic disease whose trajectory includes stable phases, periods of decompensation, and finally palliation. Health services and medical therapies must match the various patient needs. Chronic disease self-management (CDSM) programmes that are patient-focused, identify problems and set actionable goals that appear as a logical, cost-friendly method to navigate patient journeys. There have been challenges in standardising and implementing CHF programmes. Methods and analysis SELFMAN-HF is a prospective, observational study to evaluate the feasibility and validity of the SCRinHF tool, a one-page self-management and readmission risk prediction tool for CHF, with an established, comprehensive CDSM tool. Eligible patients will have CHF with left ventricular ejection fraction <40% and commenced sodium glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2-i) within 6 months of recruitment. The primary endpoint is the 80% concordance in readmission risk predicted by the SCRinHF tool. The study will recruit >40 patients and is expected to last 18 months. Ethics and dissemination This study has been approved by the St Vincent's ethics committee (approval no. LRR 177/21). All participants will complete a written informed consent prior to enrolment in the study. The study results will be disseminated widely via local and international health conferences and peer-reviewed publications.
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- Pupalan Iyngkaran
- Heart Failure & Cardiac Imaging, Torrens University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Werribee Mercy Sub School, School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame, Werribee, VIC, Australia
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- Public Health, Torrens University Australia, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network Mental Health Service, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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Collins KA, Reeves GR, Miller NH, Whellan DJ, O’Connor CM, Marcus BH, Kitzman DW, Kraus WE. Clinical Predictors of Adherence to Exercise Training Among Individuals With Heart Failure: THE HF-ACTION STUDY. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2023; 43:205-213. [PMID: 36479935 PMCID: PMC10148892 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE Suboptimal adherence is a major limitation to achieving the benefits of exercise interventions, and our ability to predict and improve adherence is limited. The purpose of this analysis was to identify baseline clinical and demographic characteristics predicting exercise training adherence in the HF-ACTION study cohort. METHODS Adherence to exercise training, defined by the total duration of exercise performed (min/wk), was evaluated in 1159 participants randomized to the HF-ACTION exercise intervention. More than 50 clinical, demographic, and exercise testing variables were considered in developing a model of the min/wk end point for 1-3 mo (supervised training) and 10-12 mo (home-based training). RESULTS In the multivariable model for 1-3 mo, younger age, lower income, more severe mitral regurgitation, shorter 6-min walk test distance, lower exercise capacity, and Black or African American race were associated with poorer exercise intervention adherence. No variable accounted for >2% of the variance and the adjusted R2 for the final model was 0.14. Prediction of adherence was similarly limited for 10-12 mo. CONCLUSIONS Clinical and demographic variables available at the initiation of exercise training provide very limited information for identifying patients with heart failure who are at risk for poor adherence to exercise interventions.
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- The Lifecare Company, Lost Altos, CA
- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Los Altos, CA
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- Department of Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California, San Diego, CA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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Cudris-Torres L, Alpi SV, Barrios-Núñez Á, Gaviria Arrieta N, Mejía Gutiérrez J, Alvis Barranco L, Rios-Carlys G, Cuenca-Calderón SE, Bermúdez V, Hernández-Lalinde J, Riveira Zuleta CA, Bahamón MJ, Álvarez Herrera JS. Quality of life in the older adults: The protective role of self-efficacy in adequate coping in patients with chronic diseases. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1106563. [PMID: 37089743 PMCID: PMC10117781 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1106563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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The purpose of the present study was to establish the association between self-efficacy, perception of disease, emotional regulation, and fatigue and the health-related quality of life in older adults living in the departments of Cesar and Atlántico in Colombia and who have been diagnosed with a chronic disease. The participants were 325 older adults of both sexes, with literacy and no presence of cognitive impairment in the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE); A non-probabilistic sampling was carried out. We used the MOS-SF-36 questionnaire, the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire scale for measuring the perception of disease, the Stanford Patient Education Research Center’s Chronic Disease Self self-efficacy questionnaire for chronic patients, the Difficulties in Emotional Regulation Scale, and the Fatigue Severity Questionnaire as measurement instruments. The design was non-experimental cross-sectional with a correlational scope. The results indicate that self-efficacy, disease perception, emotional regulation and severity of fatigue are variables that could impact the physical function of quality of life, confirming that self-efficacy would work as a factor that decreases the probability that a participant score low on this dimension of quality of life. On the other hand, both the perception of the disease and the severity of fatigue were identified as factors that probably negatively influence quality of life.
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- Lorena Cudris-Torres
- Programa de Psicología, Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina, Valledupar, Colombia
- *Correspondence: Lorena Cudris-Torres,
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- Programa de Psicología, Universidad Popular del Cesar, Valledupar, Colombia
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Barranquilla, Colombia
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Feng C, Wang Y, Li S, Qu Z, Zheng S. Effect of self-management intervention on prognosis of patients with chronic heart failure: A meta-analysis. Nurs Open 2023; 10:2015-2029. [PMID: 36403127 PMCID: PMC10006670 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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AIM The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of self-management intervention on four prognostic indicators of readmission rate, mortality rate, self-management ability and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure. DESIGN A meta-analysis. METHODS This study was selected from the related studies published from January 1999 to January 2022, and was searched by searching five databases: PubMed, Science of Website, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wan Fang and Wei Pu (VIP). All standardized randomized controlled trial studies were collected, and the quality evaluation and meta-analysis of the included literature were conducted. RESULTS This study included 20 randomized controlled trials involving 3459 patients with chronic heart failure. Meta-analysis results showed that self-management intervention could reduce the readmission rate of patients with chronic heart failure, improved self-management ability of patients, improved quality of life, but there was no statistical significance in mortality.
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- Chunqian Feng
- Institute of Chronic Disease Risks Assessment, School of Nursing and HealthHenan UniversityKaifengChina
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- Institute of Chronic Disease Risks Assessment, School of Nursing and HealthHenan UniversityKaifengChina
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- Institute of Chronic Disease Risks Assessment, School of Nursing and HealthHenan UniversityKaifengChina
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- Institute of Chronic Disease Risks Assessment, School of Nursing and HealthHenan UniversityKaifengChina
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- School of Basic Medical SciencesHenan UniversityKaifengChina
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- Alicja Jasinska-Piadlo
- Cardiology Department, Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Portadown, UK
- School of Computing, Ulster University, Belfast, UK
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- Cardiology Department, Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Portadown, UK
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Asai K, Hatamochi C, Minamimura F. Association Between Illness Perception and Care-Seeking Intention in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure. Clin Nurs Res 2023; 32:669-676. [PMID: 35934946 DOI: 10.1177/10547738221114710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the association between illness perception and care-seeking intention in Japanese patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). A cross-sectional study was conducted on 160 CHF outpatients with reference to the framework of the Common-Sense Model. Illness perception was measured using the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (B-IPQ). Care-seeking intention was assessed based on the intent to consult medical care at the onset of varying symptoms. Association between illness perception and the care-seeking intention was analyzed by logistic regression analysis after univariate analysis. In the univariate analysis, illness perception was only associated with care-seeking intention at the onset of dyspnea at rest. Treatment control, which means the expected effectiveness of treatment in B-IPQ, was associated with care-seeking intention at the onset of dyspnea at rest (OR: 1.261, 95% CI [1.025-1.550]). It may be necessary to assess the patients' perceptions of their treatment and explain its effects.
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- Katsuhito Asai
- Osaka Prefecture University, Graduate School of Nursing, Doctoral Course, Habikino, Japan
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- Osaka Metropolitan University, Graduate School of Nursing, Habikino, Japan
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- Osaka Metropolitan University, Graduate School of Nursing, Habikino, Japan
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Association Between Self-care and Resilience: A Cross-sectional Study in Heart Failure Patients. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2023; 38:E70-E77. [PMID: 35389927 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000000908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Self-care (SC) is a cornerstone in heart failure management and is related to patient outcomes. The continuous and complex demands of SC can be experienced as stressful and may require patients to apply resilient behaviors as they manage their conditions. Resilience may be a helpful factor in performing SC. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the association between resilience and SC in patients with heart failure. METHODS A cross-sectional study was performed between January 2020 and January 2021. Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire addressing baseline characteristics, the 2-item Patient Health Questionnaire, the Resilience Evaluation Scale, and the Self-Care of Chronic Illness Inventory, which measures 3 concepts of SC: SC maintenance, SC monitoring, and SC management. Multiple regression analysis was performed to determine whether resilience was associated with SC. RESULTS Eighty-six patients were included, and 74 patients completed the questionnaire. In the univariate analysis, an association was found between resilience and SC maintenance, resulting in an increase in SC for patients with higher resilience (β = 0.24; 95% confidence interval, 0.03-0.96). In the multivariate analysis adjusted and corrected for confounders, no significant associations between resilience and all SC scales were found. CONCLUSION This study could not demonstrate significant associations between resilience and all SC scales. This study contributes to the body of knowledge on factors that can mediate or moderate SC. Further longitudinal research should be performed to study cause-effect relationships.
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Lu YZ, Huang CW, Koyama S, Taitano M, Lee EA, Shen E, Nguyen HQ. Dementia and readmission risk in patients with heart failure participating in a transitional care program. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2023; 110:104973. [PMID: 36870185 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.104973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cognitive impairment is prevalent in patients hospitalized for heart failure (HF). We aimed to generate further evidence on the value of dementia screening in hospitalized HF patients by examining whether and when dementia would be an independent risk factor for 30-day readmission while modeling permutations of known risk factors such as patient demographics, disease burden, prior utilization, and index hospitalization characteristics. METHODS AND RESULTS A retrospective cohort study was employed, consisting of 26,128 patients (2,075 or 7.9% with dementia) in a transitional care program post HF hospitalization. The overall 30-day all-cause readmission rate was 18.1%. Patients with dementia had higher unadjusted rates of readmission (22.0 vs 17.8%) and death (4.5 vs. 2.2%) within 30 days post hospitalization, compared to those without dementia. Hierarchical multivariable proportional hazards regression results showed that dementia independently predicted readmission when both patient demographics and disease burden variables were controlled for (HR=1.15, p=0.02). However, the association between dementia and readmission was attenuated in the full model when prior utilization and index hospitalization characteristics were added (HR=1.04, p=0.55). For dementia patients, Charlson comorbidity index, prior ED visits, and length of stay were significant risk factors of readmission. CONCLUSIONS The presence of dementia and the predictors of 30-day readmission in those with dementia may help identify this subset of high-risk HF patients for potential efforts to improve their prognosis.
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- Yang Z Lu
- Department of Health Care Administration, California State University - Long Beach, United States
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- Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, United States
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- Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, United States
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- South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, United States
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- West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, United States
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, United States
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, United States; Department of Health Systems Science, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J Tyson School of Medicine, United States.
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Peng L, Song Z, Zhao C, Abuduwufuer K, Wang Y, Wen Z, Ni L, Li C, Yu Y, Zhu Y, Jiang H, Shen J, Jiang X, Chen C, Zhang X, Wang DW. Increased Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase Activity Positively Correlates with Mortality in Heart Failure Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Evidence from Metabolomics. PHENOMICS (CHAM, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 3:34-49. [PMID: 36939801 PMCID: PMC9883375 DOI: 10.1007/s43657-022-00069-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs) have pleiotropic endogenous cardiovascular protective effects and can be hydrolyzed to the corresponding dihydroxyeicosatrienoic acids by soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH). Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has shown an increased prevalence and worse prognosis over the decades. However, the role of sEH activity in HFpEF remains unclear. We enrolled 500 patients with HFpEF and 500 healthy controls between February 2010 and March 2016. Eight types of sEH-related eicosanoids were measured according to target metabolomics, and their correlation with clinical endpoints was also analyzed. The primary endpoint was cardiac mortality, and the secondary endpoint was a composite of cardiac events, including heart failure (HF) readmission, cardiogenic hospitalization, and all-cause mortality. Furthermore, the effect of sEH inhibitors on cardiac diastolic function in HFpEF was investigated in vivo and in vitro. Patients with HFpEF showed significantly enhanced EET degradation by the sEH enzyme compared with healthy controls. More importantly, sEH activity was positively correlated with cardiac mortality in patients with HFpEF, especially in older patients with arrhythmia. A consistent result was obtained in the multiple adjusted models. Decreased sEH activity by the sEH inhibitor showed a significant effective effect on the improvement of cardiac diastolic function by ameliorating lipid disorders in cardiomyocytes of HFpEF mouse model. This study demonstrated that increased sEH activity was associated with cardiac mortality in patients with HFpEF and suggested that sEH inhibition could be a promising therapeutic strategy to improve diastolic cardiac function. Clinical trial identifier: NCT03461107 (https://clinicaltrials.gov). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43657-022-00069-8.
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- Liyuan Peng
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030 China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, 430030 China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030 China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, 430030 China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030 China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, 430030 China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030 China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, 430030 China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030 China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, 430030 China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030 China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, 430030 China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030 China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, 430030 China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030 China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiological Disorders, Wuhan, 430030 China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Inflammation Biology, Key Laboratory of Immune Microenvironment and Disease (Ministry of Education), School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070 China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center of Tianjin for Medical Epigenetics, Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Research Center of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200032 China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Receptor Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200032 China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Receptor Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200032 China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030 China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center of Tianjin for Medical Epigenetics, Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Research Center of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070 China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases, Key Laboratory of Immune Microenvironment and Disease-Ministry of Education, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Tianjin for Medical Epigenetics, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070 China
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030 China
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Taking Care of Us© (TCU) study protocol: feasibility and acceptability of a dyadic intervention for couples living with heart failure. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2023; 9:16. [PMID: 36698174 PMCID: PMC9875187 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-023-01249-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There are more than 1 million hospital admissions and 3 million emergency visits for heart failure in the USA annually. Although spouse/partners make substantial contributions to the management of heart failure and experience poor health and high levels of care strain, they are rarely the focus of heart failure interventions. This protocol describes a pilot randomized controlled trial that tests the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary change in outcomes of a seven-session couple-based intervention called Taking Care of Us© (TCU). The TCU© intervention is grounded in the theory of dyadic illness management and was developed to promote collaborative illness management and better physical and mental health of adults with heart failure and their partners. METHODS A two-arm randomized controlled trial will be conducted. Eligible adults with heart failure and their co-residing spouse/partner will be recruited from a clinical site in the USA and community/social media outreach and randomized to either the TCU© intervention or to a control condition (SUPPORT©) that offers education around heart failure management. The target sample is 60 couples (30 per arm). TCU© couples will receive seven sessions over 2 months via Zoom; SUPPORT© couples will receive three sessions over 2 months via Zoom. All participants will complete self-report measures at baseline (T1), post-treatment (T2), and 3 months post-treatment (T3). Acceptability and feasibility of the intervention will be examined using both closed-ended and open-ended questions as well as enrollment, retention, completion, and satisfaction metrics. Preliminary exploration of change in outcomes of TCU© on dyadic health, dyadic appraisal, and collaborative management will also be conducted. DISCUSSION Theoretically driven, evidence-based dyadic interventions are needed to optimize the health of both members of the couple living with heart failure. Results from this study will provide important information about recruitment and retention and benefits and drawbacks of the TCU© program to directly inform any needed refinements of the program and decision to move to a main trial. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04737759) registered on 27 January 2021.
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Elbashir M, ElHajj MS, Rainkie D, Kheir N, Hamou F, Abdulrhim S, Mahfouz A, Alyafei S, Awaisu A. Evaluation of Health Literacy Levels and Associated Factors Among Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Failure in Qatar. Patient Prefer Adherence 2023; 17:89-105. [PMID: 36642998 PMCID: PMC9835006 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s385246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To determine the prevalence of inadequate health literacy and its associated risk factors among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and/or heart failure (HF) in Qatar. PATIENTS AND METHODS This cross-sectional observational study was conducted among patients with ACS and/or HF attending the national Heart Hospital in Qatar. Health literacy was assessed using the abbreviated version of the Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA) and the Three-item Brief Health Literacy Screen (3-item BHLS). RESULTS Three hundred patients with ACS and/or HF, majority male (88%) and non-Qatari (94%), participated in the study. The median (IQR) age of the participants was 55 (11) years. The prevalence of inadequate to marginal health literacy ranged between 36% and 54%. There were statistically significant differences in health literacy level between patients based on their marital status (p=0.010), education (p≤0.001), ability to speak any of Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, or other languages (p-values ≤0.001 to 0.035), country of origin (p≤0.001), occupation (p≤0.001), and receiving information from a pharmacist (p=0.008), a physiotherapist (p≤0.001), or a nurse (p=0.004). CONCLUSION Inadequate health literacy is common among patients with ACS and/or HF. This study suggests a need for developing strategies to assist healthcare professionals in improving health literacy skills among patients with ACS and HF. A combination of interventions may be needed to improve patients' understanding of their disease and medications, and ultimately overall health outcomes.
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- Marwa Elbashir
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
- Pharmacy Department, Airport Health Center, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Pharmacy Department, Heart Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Pharmacy Department, Aspetar Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Pharmacy Department, Heart Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Pharmacy Department, Heart Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
- Correspondence: Ahmed Awaisu, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar, Tel +974 4403 5596, Fax +974 4403 5551, Email
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Sumaqa YA, Hayajneh FA, Alhamory S, Rayan A, Alnaeem M, Al Tarawneh TR, Assaf Alrida NA, Abu-abbas M, Suhemat A, Ayasreh IR. Consequences of Psychological Aspects: From Jordanian Heart Failure Patients' Beliefs. SAGE Open Nurs 2023; 9:23779608231189128. [PMID: 37528905 PMCID: PMC10387668 DOI: 10.1177/23779608231189128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Introduction Psychological aspects are common in patients with heart failure (HF). Psychological aspects have negative consequences in patients with HF. Objective This study was conducted to gain a deeper understanding of the consequences of psychological aspects in Jordanian patients with HF. Methods This study is a qualitative study conducted with the participation of 24 patients with HF. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews. Results The main theme of the findings can be expressed as "Consequences of psychological aspects of HF." The following four sub-themes emerged from the data: social isolation, disturbance of feelings, being non-compliant, and growing burden on the health care system. Conclusion The findings revealed the need for informing healthcare providers about the negative consequences of psychological aspects and develop clinical guidelines to evaluate psychological aspects to support these patients.
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- Faculty of Nursing, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Mutah, Alkarak, Jordan
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Hashimoto S, Kitakata H, Kohsaka S, Fujisawa D, Shiraishi Y, Nakano N, Sekine O, Kishino Y, Katsumata Y, Yuasa S, Fukuda K, Kohno T. Confidence in self-care after heart failure hospitalization. J Cardiol 2023; 81:42-48. [PMID: 36241046 DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2022.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Understanding patient perspectives of self-care is critical for improving multidisciplinary education programs and adherence to such programs. However, perspectives of self-care for patients with heart failure (HF) as well as the association between patient perspectives and patient-physician communication remain unclear. METHODS Confidence levels regarding self-care behaviors (eight lifestyle behaviors and four consulting behaviors) and self-monitoring were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire survey, which was directly distributed by dedicated physicians and nurses to consecutive patients hospitalized with HF in a tertiary-level hospital. Patient-physician communication was evaluated according to the quality of physician-provided information regarding "treatment and treatment choices" and "prognosis" using the Prognosis and Treatment Perception Questionnaire. Out of 202 patients, 187 (92.6 %) agreed to participate, and 176 completed the survey [valid response rate, 87.1 %; male, 67.0 %; median age, 73 (63-81) years]. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to predict low confidence in self-care (score in the lowest quartile). RESULTS High confidence (confident or completely confident >75 % of patients) was observed for all self-care behavior categories except low-salt diet (63.1 %), regular exercise (63.1 %), and flu vaccination (65.9 %). Lower confidence in self-care behavior was associated with low quality of patient-physician communication. With regard to self-monitoring, 62.5 % of patients were not confident in distinguishing worsening symptoms of HF from other diseases; non-confidence was also associated with low quality of patient-physician communication. CONCLUSIONS Hospitalized patients with HF had low confidence regarding regular exercise, salt restriction, and flu vaccination. The results also suggest patient-physician communication affects patient confidence.
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- Shun Hashimoto
- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyorin University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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Seid SS, Amendoeira J, Ferreira MR. Self-Care and Quality of Life Among Adult Patients With Heart Failure: Scoping Review. SAGE Open Nurs 2023; 9:23779608231193719. [PMID: 37576941 PMCID: PMC10413905 DOI: 10.1177/23779608231193719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Introduction Although self-care has a therapeutic effect on heart failure (HF), patients experience a marked reduction in physical and executive function, resulting in poor quality of life (QoL). A literature review revealed limited evidence regarding the possible relationship between self-care and QoL in HF patients. Therefore, this scoping review aimed to identify scientific evidence that examines the extent of self-care, QoL, and relationship between self-care and QoL in patients with HF. Methods Full-text research published from March 23, 2010, to March 23, 2020, written in English, that had content on both self-care and QoL among adult patients with HF was included. A literature search of electronic databases and web searches was conducted for published articles. Four databases were used: MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. Studies collected from Google and Google Scholar web searches were also included. Results Of 1,537 papers identified by the search, 12 were included. The reviewed studies included 3,127 patients. Ten articles used a cross-sectional study design, whereas the remaining articles used a longitudinal and quasi-experimental design. This review found that the extent of self-care practices among patients with HF was inadequate, a significant proportion of patients enrolled in the reviewed studies had a moderate QoL, and higher self-care practices were associated with a better QoL. Self-care behavior and QoL were affected by social support, sex, age, educational level, place of residence, illness knowledge, presence of comorbidities, and functional classification of HF. Conclusion Self-care behavior was positively correlated with QoL in patients with HF. Self-care and QoL in these patients have been reported to be affected by several factors. Further research with a rigorous study design is recommended to investigate the influence of self-care practices on QoL in patients with HF.
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- Sheka Shemsi Seid
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing, Polytechnic Institute of Santarem, Quality of Life Research Center, Santarem, Portugal
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- School of Nursing, Polytechnic Institute of Santarem, Quality of Life Research Center, Santarem, Portugal
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Lam MI, Chen P, Xie XM, Lok GKI, Liu YF, Si TL, Ungvari GS, Ng CH, Xiang YT. Heart failure and depression: A perspective from bibliometric analysis. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1086638. [PMID: 36937736 PMCID: PMC10017737 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1086638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Background Depression commonly occurs in heart failure patients, and negatively influences quality of life and disease prognosis. This study explored heart failure and depression-related research from a bibliometric perspective. Methods Relevant publications were searched on June 24, 2022. The Bibliometrix package in R was used to conduct quantitative analyses including the trends in publications, and related countries, articles, authors and keywords. VOSviewer software was used to conduct the visualization map on co-word, co-author, and institution co-authorship analyses. CiteSpace software was used to illustrate the top keywords with citation burst. Results A total of 8,221 publications in the heart failure and depression-related research field were published between 1983 and 2022. In this field, the United States had the most publications (N = 3,013; 36.65%) and highest total citation (N = 149, 376), followed by China, Germany, Italy and Japan. Author Moser and Duke University were the most productive author and institution, respectively. Circulation is the most influential journal. Apart from "heart failure" and "depression," "quality of life," "mortality" and "myocardial infarction" were the most frequently used keywords in this research area; whereas more recently, "self care" and "anxiety" have been used more frequently. Conclusion This bibliometric analysis showed a rapid growth of research related to heart failure and depression from 1989 to 2021, which was mostly led by North America and Europe. Future directions in this research area include issues concerning self-care and anxiety about heart failure. As most of the existing literature were published in English, publications in other languages should be examined in the future.
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- Mei Ieng Lam
- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, & Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
- Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, & Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
- Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital & the Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, & Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, & Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
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- University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, WA, Australia
- Division of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Western Australia /Graylands Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Melbourne Clinic and St Vincent's Hospital, University of Melbourne, Richmond, VIC, Australia
- *Correspondence: Chee H. Ng,
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, & Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
- Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, Macao SAR, China
- Yu-Tao Xiang,
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Manolis TA, Manolis AA, Melita H, Manolis AS. Neuropsychiatric disorders in patients with heart failure: not to be ignored. Heart Fail Rev 2022:10.1007/s10741-022-10290-2. [DOI: 10.1007/s10741-022-10290-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Reif S, Schubert S, Stiefel J, Husri F, Fischlein T, Pauschinger M, Klucken J. Supporting patients with heart failure with digital therapeutics-A pilot study in Germany. Digit Health 2022; 8:20552076221143899. [PMID: 36583086 PMCID: PMC9793018 DOI: 10.1177/20552076221143899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objective Continuous monitoring and targeted behavioral interventions have been shown to improve health status and quality of life for heart failure patients. Digital therapeutics offer the possibility to make more frequent monitoring and targeted behavioral interventions available for more people. Methods We conduct a pilot study with 71 patients who were given a smartphone app and wearables for a 3-month period. Clinical indicators as well as patient-reported outcomes were collected at entry and exit examinations. Results The New York Heart Association class remained stable or improved. Most quantitative outcome measures improved (6-minute walk test distance + 21 m, Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire summary score + 6.0 points, European Heard Failure Self-care Behavior Scale summary score + 6.6 points, correct answers in the Atlanta Heart Failure Knowledge Test + 2.1), although the changes were mainly not significantly different from zero. There was no change in EQ-5D weight and 9-item Shared Decision-Making Questionnaire summary score. Conclusions This before-after comparison shows that an app-based intervention can work as a digital therapeutic for heart failure patients.
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- S. Reif
- ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research, Mannheim,
Germany,S. Reif, ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European
Economic Research, L7 1, 68161 Mannheim, Germany.
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- ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research, Mannheim,
Germany,FAU University Erlangen-Nurnberg, Nürnberg, Germany
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- dmac – Medical Valley Digital Health Application Center, Bamberg,
Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Klinikum Nürnberg (Cardiovascular
Center), Paracelsus Medical University, Nürnberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Klinikum Nürnberg (Cardiovascular
Center), Paracelsus Medical University, Nürnberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Klinikum Nürnberg (Cardiovascular Center),
Paracelsus Medical University, Nürnberg, Germany
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- Digital Medicine Group, Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine, University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg,Medicine Group, Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute
of Health (LIH), Strassen, Luxembourg,Digital Medicine Group, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL),
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Wu JR, Lin CY, Hammash M, Moser DK. Heart Failure Knowledge, Symptom Perception, and Symptom Management in Patients With Heart Failure. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2022; 38:00005082-990000000-00052. [PMID: 36542682 PMCID: PMC10840995 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000000961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prevention of heart failure (HF) exacerbations requires that patients carefully self-manage their condition. Symptom perception is a key component in self-care for patients with HF that involves monitoring for HF symptoms and recognizing symptom changes. Heart failure knowledge is a prerequisite for better symptom perception and symptom management. However, the relationships among HF knowledge, symptom perception, and symptom management remain unclear. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to explore the inter-relationships among HF knowledge, symptom monitoring, symptom recognition, and symptom response in patients with HF. METHOD We included 185 patients with HF in this study. Heart failure knowledge was measured using the Dutch HF Knowledge Scale. Symptom monitoring, symptom recognition, and symptom response were measured using the Self-care of HF Index. Structural equation modeling was used for data analyses. RESULTS Heart failure knowledge was associated with symptom monitoring (β = .357, P < .001). Symptom monitoring was directly associated with both symptom recognition (β = .371, P < .001) and symptom response (β = .499, P < .001). Symptom recognition was directly associated with symptom response (β = .274, P < .001). Heart failure knowledge was not directly associated with symptom recognition, nor with symptom response. Heart failure knowledge was indirectly associated with symptom recognition and symptom response through symptom monitoring. CONCLUSION Symptom monitoring is associated with both symptom recognition and symptom response and is a mediator between HF knowledge and symptom recognition and between HF knowledge and symptom response. This finding suggests that it is important for clinicians not just to increase patients' HF knowledge but also to enhance their skills of symptom monitoring and symptom recognition and promote symptom monitoring among patients to improve symptom response in self-care.
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Clinical Perspectives on the Development of a Gamified Heart Failure Patient Education Web Site. COMPUTERS, INFORMATICS, NURSING : CIN 2022:00024665-990000000-00075. [PMID: 36730077 DOI: 10.1097/cin.0000000000000983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Heart failure is a complex, chronic disease that requires self-care to manage, and patients need support and education to perform adequate self-care. Although electronic health interventions to support behavior change and self-care in cardiovascular disease are gaining traction, there is little engaging online education specifically designed for heart failure patients. This paper describes the design and development of a heart failure self-care patient education Web site that integrated gamification, meaning the use of game design elements in a non-game context. We sought feedback on the Web site from a group of heart failure clinicians in a focus group using a semi-structured interview guide, and data were analyzed thematically. Clinician input during the design phase touched on themes such as patients' decision-making in heart failure and older adults' adoption of technology. Clinicians recommended that a narrative gamification technique should reflect real-life dilemmas patients encounter in their self-care. Clinicians also discussed the need to carefully plan reward-based gamification techniques to avoid unintended effects. Overall, a gamified Web site has the potential to support heart failure self-care, but efforts are needed to address the disparity of those with limited computer literacy or access.
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Gil-Rodrigo A, Verdú-Rotellar JM, Gil V, Alquézar A, Llauger L, Herrero-Puente P, Jacob J, Abellana R, Muñoz MÁ, López-Díez MP, Ivars-Obermeier N, Espinosa B, Rodríguez B, Fuentes M, Tost J, López-Grima ML, Romero R, Müller C, Peacock WF, Llorens P, Miró Ò. Evaluation of the HEFESTOS scale to predict outcomes in emergency department acute heart failure patients. Intern Emerg Med 2022; 17:2129-2140. [PMID: 36031673 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-022-03068-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The HEFESTOS scale was developed in 14 Spanish primary care centres and validated in 9 primary care centres of other European countries. It showed good performance to predict death/hospitalisation during the first 30 days after an episode of acute heart failure (AHF), with c-statistics of 0.807/0.730 in the derivation/validation cohorts. We evaluated this scale in the emergency department (ED) setting, comparing it to the EHMRG and MEESSI scales in the ED and the EFFECT and GWTG scales in hospitalised patients, to predict 30-day outcomes, including death and hospitalisation. Consecutive AHF patients were enrolled in 34 Spanish EDs in January-February 2016, 2018, and 2019 with variables needed to calculate outcome scores. Thirty-day hospitalisation/death (together and separately) and post-discharge combined adverse event (ED revisit or hospitalisation for AHF or all-cause death) were determined for patients discharged home after ED care. Predictive capacity was assessed by c-statistic with 95% confidence intervals. Of 10,869 patients, 4,044 were included (median age: 83 years, 54% women). The performance of HEFESTOS was modest for 30-day hospitalisation/death, c-statistic=0.656 (0.637-0.675), hospitalisation, 0.650 (0.631-0.669), and death, 0.610 (0.576-0.644). Of 1,034 patients with scores for the 5 scales, HEFESTOS had the numerically highest c-statistic for hospitalisation/death at 30 days, 0.666 (0.627-0.704), vs. MEESSI= 0.650 (0.612-0.687, p=0.51), EFFECT=0.633 (0.595-0.672, p=0.21), GWTG=0.618 (0.578-0.657, p=0.06) and EHMRG=0.617 (0.577-0.704, p=0.07). Similar modest performances were observed for predicting hospitalisation [ranging from HEFESTOS=0.656 (0.618-0.695) to GWTG=0.603 (0.564-0.643)]. Conversely, prediction of 30-day death was good with the MEESSI=0.787 (0.728-845), EFFECT=0.754 (0.691-0.818) and GWTG=0.749 (0.689-0.809) scales, and modest with EHMRG=0.649 (0.581-0.717) and HEFESTOS=0.610 (0.538-0.683). Although the HEFESTOS scale was numerically better for predicting 30-day hospitalisation/death in ED AHF patients, its modest performance precludes routine use. Only 30-day mortality was adequately predicted by some scales, with the MEESSI achieving the best results.
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- Adriana Gil-Rodrigo
- Emergency Department, Short Stay Unit and Hospitalization at Home Unit, Dr, Balmis General University Hospital, Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Unitat de Suport a La Recerca de Barcelona, Fundació Institut Universitari Per a La Recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol I Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Catalan Institute of Health, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain
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- Emergency Department, Clinic Barcelona Hospital University, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS), University of Barcelona, c/ Villarroel 170, 08036, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Emergency Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Emergency Department, Hospital Universitari de Vic, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Emergency Department, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Unitat de Bioestadistica del Departament de Fonaments Clínics, Medical School, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Unitat de Suport a La Recerca de Barcelona, Fundació Institut Universitari Per a La Recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol I Gurina (IDIAPJGol), Catalan Institute of Health, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain
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- Emergency Department, Short Stay Unit and Hospitalization at Home Unit, Dr, Balmis General University Hospital, Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Emergency Department, Short Stay Unit and Hospitalization at Home Unit, Dr, Balmis General University Hospital, Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Emergency Department, Infanta Leonor University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Emergency Department, University Hospital of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Emergency Department, Consorci Hospitalari de Terrassa, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Emergency Department, University Hospital of Getafe, Universidad Europea, Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiology Department, University Hospital of Basel, Cardiovascular Research Institute Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- The GREAT Network, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Baylor School of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
- The GREAT Network, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Short Stay Unit and Hospitalization at Home Unit, Dr, Balmis General University Hospital, Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), Alicante, Spain
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- Emergency Department, Clinic Barcelona Hospital University, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS), University of Barcelona, c/ Villarroel 170, 08036, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
- The GREAT Network, Rome, Italy.
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