1
|
van Trier TJ, Jørstad HT, Scholte Op Reimer WJM, Sunamura M, Ter Hoeve N, Aernout Somsen G, Peters RJG, Snaterse M. Patients' preferences for secondary prevention following a coronary event. Prev Med Rep 2024; 40:102681. [PMID: 38495768 PMCID: PMC10940170 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102681] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Objective Despite clear evidence on the effectiveness of secondary prevention, patients with coronary artery disease frequently fail to reach guideline-based risk factor targets. Integrating patients' preferences into treatment decisions has been recommended to reduce this gap. However, this requires knowledge about patient treatment preferences. Therefore, through a survey study, we aimed to explore which risk factors patients self-perceived, prioritised for improvement, and needed support with after a recent hospitalisation for coronary heart disease. Methods A digital questionnaire was presented to patients > 18 years recently discharged (≤3 months) from an acute coronary care unit in the Netherlands (Europe). Patients could select from eight cardiovascular risk factors that they (1) self-perceived, (2) prioritised for improvement, and (3) needed support to improve. Patients' perceived risk factors were compared to those documented in the medical records. Results Respondents (N = 254, 26 % women), mean age 64 (SD 10) years, identified 'physical inactivity' more frequently than their medical records (140 patients vs. 91 records, p < 0.001), while three other risk factors were reported with equal and four with lower frequency. 'Physical inactivity', 'overweight' and 'stress' were most frequently prioritised for improvement (82 %, 88 % and 78 %) and professional support (64 %, 50 % and 58 %), with 87 % preferring lifestyle optimisation if this would reduce drug use. Conclusions Patients with a recent coronary event show significant disparities in identifying risk factors compared to their medical records. They tend to prefer improving lifestyle- over drug-modifiable risk factors, particularly physical inactivity, overweight and stress, and indicate the need for support in improving these factors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tinka J van Trier
- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Harald T Jørstad
- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Wilma J M Scholte Op Reimer
- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Research Group Chronic Diseases, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
| | - Madoka Sunamura
- Capri Cardiac Rehabilitation Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Nienke Ter Hoeve
- Capri Cardiac Rehabilitation Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus MC Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
| | - G Aernout Somsen
- Cardiology Centers of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Ron J G Peters
- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Marjolein Snaterse
- Department of Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Know Your Numbers: Patient and Physician Disparity in Cardiovascular Risk Perception After an Acute Coronary Syndrome. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2022; 42:E99-E100. [DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
|
3
|
Saeidi M, Komasi S, Compare A. A Systematic Review of the Instruments Used for Evaluating Causal Beliefs and Perceived Heart Risk Factors. J Tehran Heart Cent 2021; 15:88-97. [PMID: 33552203 PMCID: PMC7827124 DOI: 10.18502/jthc.v15i3.4217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: The etiologies and causal beliefs of heart disease are considered one of the 5 dimensions of health self-regulatory model. Thus, the present study aimed to review the literature and screen the appropriate tools for evaluating the causal beliefs and perceived heart risk factors (PHRFs). Methods: The review samples encompassed all published articles from 1992 to March 2017. A systematic search was conducted across 6 databases: the Web of Science, Scopus, Medline, EBSCO, ProQuest, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar. The qualitative evaluation of the articles was examined using the checklists of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) by 2 independent investigators. After the application of the criteria for inclusion in the study, 22 studies were obtained according to the PRISMA guidelines. Results: A total of 10 504 (50.5% male) patients at an average age of 57.85±10.75 years participated in 22 studies under review. The results of the systematic review showed that 22 tools were available to measure PHRFs. The instruments were categorized into 4 groups of valid scales (6 studies), invalid questionnaires (6 studies), checklists (3 studies), and open-ended single items (7 studies). Only 23.2% of the measuring instruments were sufficiently valid. Conclusion: The results of this systematic review showed that a limited number of valid tools were available to measure PHRFs. Considering the importance of studying cardiac patients' perception of the etiology of disease and the paucity of standards and valid grading scales, it seems necessary to design and provide tools with broader content that can cover all aspects of patients' beliefs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mozhgan Saeidi
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, Imam Ali Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
| | - Saeid Komasi
- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
| | - Angelo Compare
- Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Bergamo, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Stability in Cardiac Attributions Before and After Cardiac Rehabilitation. Rehabil Nurs 2019; 44:115-122. [PMID: 30830885 DOI: 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE This study examined temporal patterns in causal attributions generated by patients with cardiovascular disease before and after cardiac rehabilitation (CR). DESIGN Qualitative, descriptive survey. METHODS Eighty-six participants were asked what they believed was the primary cause of their cardiac events. Cardiac attributions were collected at the beginning of CR, at the end of CR, and 15 months after baseline. FINDINGS Content analyses showed that heredity and behavior were the most commonly generated causes. Most participants showed stability in attributions over time, although we found a trend for more participants endorsing behavioral attributions at the end of the study. CONCLUSIONS Cardiac attributions remain relatively stable across time. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Cardiac rehabilitation staff should approach patients differently, depending on their causal narratives. Some patients enter CR understanding that behavior played a causal role, whereas some do not. Encouraging appreciation of the importance of behavior in cardiovascular disease onset and recurrence is vital.
Collapse
|
5
|
Paryad E, Rouhi Balasi L. Smoking cessation: Adherence based on patients' illness perception after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. Indian Heart J 2019; 70 Suppl 3:S4-S7. [PMID: 30595298 PMCID: PMC6309235 DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2018.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Revised: 01/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG) is a common treatment for coronary artery disease. The patient’s commitment to modify risk factors is necessary to achieve the desired after surgery outcomes. The current study aimed at determining illness perception of patients after CABG, its relation to smoking cessation, and detecting other predictors of smoking cessation. Methods The samples of the current cross sectional study were selected from a greater study that was done on patients’ adherence determining for 6 months after CABG surgery. Data collection was performed using a telephone questionnaire with 3 sections: personal and social information, smoking cessation, and illness perception. Data analysis was performed via descriptive statistics, independent t test, and multiple logistic regression analysis through SPSS version 16. Results The findings showed that 26.6% of the patients had not stopped smoking for 6 months after CABG, and the mean score of illness perception was 83.28 ± 6.11. The relationship between adherence to smoking cessation and illness perception was not significant. Regression logistics via backward selection to detect factors related to smoking cessation adherence after CABG showed only a lack of hypertension history could predict adherence to smoking cessation (OR = 0.199, P = 0.03). Conclusions Based on the results, about one-third of the subjects smoked cigarettes after CABG; therefore, it is critical to plan rehabilitation programs regarding smoking cessation after this surgery.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ezzat Paryad
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
| | - Leila Rouhi Balasi
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran; Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Timmermans I, Denollet J, Pedersen SS, Meine M, Versteeg H. Patient-reported causes of heart failure in a large European sample. Int J Cardiol 2018; 258:179-184. [PMID: 29426633 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.01.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Revised: 01/15/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Patients diagnosed with chronic diseases develop perceptions about their disease and its causes, which may influence health behavior and emotional well-being. This is the first study to examine patient-reported causes and their correlates in patients with heart failure. METHODS European heart failure patients (N = 595) completed questionnaires, including the Brief Illness Perceptions Questionnaire. Using deductive thematic analysis, patient-reported causes were categorized into physical, natural, behavioral, psychosocial, supernatural and other. Clinical data were collected from medical records. RESULTS Patients who did not report any cause (11%) were on average lower educated and participated less often in cardiac rehabilitation. The majority of the remaining patients reported physical causes (46%, mainly comorbidities), followed by behavioral (38%, mainly smoking), psychosocial (35%, mainly (work-related) stress), and natural causes (32%, mainly heredity). There were socio-demographic, clinical and psychological group differences between the various categories, and large discrepancies between prevalence of physical risk factors according to medical records and patient-reported causes; e.g. 58% had hypertension, while only 5% reported this as a cause. Multivariable analyses indicated trends towards associations between physical causes and poor health status (Odds ratio (OR) = 1.41, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) = 0.95-2.09, p = 0.09), psychosocial causes and psychological distress (OR = 1.54, 95% CI = 0.94-2.51, p = 0.09), and behavioral causes and a less threatening view of heart failure (OR = 0.64, 95% CI = 0.40-1.01, p = 0.06). CONCLUSION European patients most frequently reported comorbidities, smoking, stress, and heredity as heart failure causes, but their causal understanding may be limited. There were trends towards associations between patient-reported causes and health status, psychological distress, and illness perceptions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ivy Timmermans
- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands; CoRPS - Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic Disorders, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
| | - Johan Denollet
- CoRPS - Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic Disorders, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands; Department of Cardiology, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
| | - Susanne S Pedersen
- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
| | - Mathias Meine
- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
| | - Henneke Versteeg
- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Nur KRM. Illness perception and cardiovascular health behaviour among persons with ischemic heart disease in Indonesia. Int J Nurs Sci 2018; 5:174-180. [PMID: 31406821 PMCID: PMC6626249 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2018.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2017] [Revised: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 04/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE A study was conducted to explore the level of illness perception, the level of cardiovascular health behaviour and the relationship between illness perception and cardiovascular health behaviour among persons with ischemic heart disease (IHD) in a community setting. METHOD The participants comprised 235 persons with IHD. The instruments used were as follows: 1) Demographic Data and Health Information, 2) The Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (Brief IPQ), 3) The Open-ended Questionnaire (OEQ), and 4) The Modified Cardiac Health Behaviour Scale (MCHBS). Findings from the OEQ are used to assess in-depth illness perception and to extend the information obtained from the Brief IPQ. The design of the study was descriptive correlational. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics to present the demographic data and health information. Inferential statistics was used to resolve the relationship between illness perception and cardiovascular health behaviour by using Pearson's Product Moment Correlation. RESULT The mean score of illness perception was at a moderate level (M = 43.65, SD = 3.93), whereas the mean score of cardiovascular health behaviour was at a high level (M = 80.29, SD = 5.42). A significant positive relationship existed between illness perception and cardiovascular health behaviour among persons with IHD (r = 0.38, P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Persons with higher illness perception showed a positive correlation with higher cardiovascular health behaviour at a significant level of 0.01. Results provided important information for nurses to develop an intervention program to promoting appropriate illness perception and cardiovascular health behaviour among persons with IHD.
Collapse
|
8
|
Ammouri AA, Kamanyire JK, Abu Raddaha AH, Achora S, Obeidat AA. Another Chance at Life: Jordanian Patients' Experience of Going Through a Myocardial Infarction. Res Theory Nurs Pract 2017; 31:334-348. [PMID: 29137693 DOI: 10.1891/1541-6577.31.4.334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Myocardial infarction (MI) is a life-threatening health condition that has physical, spiritual, emotional, and social changes. Understanding feelings and thoughts of patients who suffered MI attacks is essential to recovery. Among Jordanian patients who suffered an acute attack of MI, the aim of the study was to describe the experiences and the varied meanings that they assign to their experiences. METHODS A qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological research design was used. Five participants were engaged in in-depth semistructured interviews. The participants were identified using a purposeful sampling technique, after being admitted at a coronary care unit in a university hospital located in Amman, the capital city of Jordan. The hospital provides a full range of cardiovascular medical and surgical care for patients admitted from different socioeconomic levels. Transcribed data were analyzed following inductive qualitative content analysis method. RESULTS The experience of MI was a traumatizing event characterized by life-threatening symptoms, and participants feared they would not come back home. However, cultural values and religiosity among the Jordanian patients played a major role in facilitating their positive coping during and after the MI attack. The participants' recount of their experience was summed-up into 5 major themes: frightening experience, needed support, religiosity, experiencing changes, and lifestyle modifications. After the MI attack, most of the participants felt that they had given another chance to live, showing a pressing need to make healthier lifestyle modifications to avoid another MI attack. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Health care workers should need not only pay attention on physical and physiological caring aspects but should also consider other patients' needs, while supporting the patients and their family members.
Collapse
|
9
|
Miglioretti M, Meroni C, Baiardo G, Savioli G, Velasco V. The perceptions of the causes of cardiac diseases: a taxonomy. Psychol Health 2017; 33:537-554. [DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2017.1380810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Affiliation(s)
| | - Claudia Meroni
- Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
| | - Giacomo Baiardo
- Psychological Unit, Cardiovascular Institute of Camogli, Ruta di Camogli (GE), Italy
| | - Gaia Savioli
- Psychological Unit, Cardiovascular Institute of Camogli, Ruta di Camogli (GE), Italy
| | - Veronica Velasco
- Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Al-Smadi AM, Ashour A, Hweidi I, Gharaibeh B, Fitzsimons D. Illness perception in patients with coronary artery disease: A systematic review. Int J Nurs Pract 2016; 22:633-648. [PMID: 27687787 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2016] [Revised: 08/19/2016] [Accepted: 08/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review that investigates the differences in illness perception with age and gender in patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Previous studies show some discrepancies regarding the influence of age and gender on the specific dimensions of coronary artery disease patients' illness perception. A systematic review using a narrative synthesis process included preliminary synthesis, exploration of relationships and assessment of the robustness of the synthesis and findings was conducted. Search terms were used to identify research studies published between 1996 and December 2014 across four key databases: CINAHL, Medline, PsycINFO and Web of Science. A total of 14 studies met the inclusion criteria of the review. The review found that men had a stronger perception that their own behaviour had caused their illness than women. In addition, older patients had lower perceptions of the consequences and chronicity of their illness. This analysis concludes that some dimensions of illness perception vary according to age and gender of patients with coronary artery disease. These differences should be taken into consideration, particularly when providing health education and cardiac rehabilitation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Issa Hweidi
- Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
| | | | - Donna Fitzsimons
- University of Ulster and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, UK
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Bennett KK, Clark JM, Harry K, Howarter AD. Causal attributions following a cardiac event: Short- and long-term differences in health appraisals and outcomes. Health Psychol Open 2016; 3:2055102916632669. [PMID: 31508238 PMCID: PMC5221736 DOI: 10.1177/2055102916632669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
This study examined attributions generated by cardiac rehabilitation patients shortly after experiencing a cardiovascular event, exploring whether attribution type was associated with health appraisals and outcomes concurrently and 21 months later. Attributions fell into three categories: controllable behavioral ones, uncontrollable biological ones, and stress-related causes. Linking attribution type to appraisals and outcomes showed that creating a behavioral attribution was beneficial in the short-term for control appraisals, but was associated with increased anxiety symptoms 21 months later. Thus, cardiac rehabilitation providers should encourage patients to maintain a future-focus that promotes perceived control over health promotion behaviors that reduce risk for recurrence.
Collapse
|
12
|
Tummala SR, Farshid A. Patients' understanding of their heart attack and the impact of exposure to a media campaign on pre-hospital time. Heart Lung Circ 2014; 24:4-10. [PMID: 25240573 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2014.07.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2014] [Revised: 07/05/2014] [Accepted: 07/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) have a limited understanding of AMI symptoms and risk factors. This can lead to delays in the recognition of an AMI and hospital presentation. We aimed to assess patients' understanding of their AMI symptoms and risk factors and also assess the impact of exposure to a media campaign on their pre-hospital time. METHODS We surveyed 100 AMI patients admitted to the Canberra Hospital. We asked them about their AMI symptoms and risk factors and the impact of the National Heart Foundation (NHF) advertisements on their AMI experience. RESULTS Only 26% of patients recognised that they were having an AMI. In 34% of cases, an ambulance was called. There was no significant difference in the median pre-hospital time between patients who encountered the NHF advertisements and those who had not (133 minutes vs. 137 minutes, p=0.809). Only 22% of patients could identify all of their personal AMI risk factors. CONCLUSIONS Most AMI patients do not initially recognise their condition nor do they call for an ambulance. Exposure to the NHF advertisements had no significant influence on reducing pre-hospital time in this cohort. Most patients have a limited understanding of AMI risk factors and causes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shrikar R Tummala
- College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
| | - Ahmad Farshid
- College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia; Department of Cardiology, The Canberra Hospital, Canberra, ACT 2605, Australia.
| |
Collapse
|