de Sousa MM, Nepomuceno AMT, Feitosa RP, Loureiro LDSN, Silva RA, Fernandes MDGM, Oliveira SHDS. Contribution of informal caregivers to self-care in individuals with heart failure.
Rev Bras Enferm 2024;
77:e20230492. [PMID:
39082554 PMCID:
PMC11290721 DOI:
10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0492]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES
to evaluate the contribution of informal caregivers to the self-care of individuals with heart failure.
METHODS
a cross-sectional study was conducted with 87 caregivers from March to October 2022 in the city of João Pessoa/PB. The caregivers' contribution was assessed using the Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care of Heart Failure Index instrument. Scores ≥ 70 points indicate adequate contribution. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman's correlation.
RESULTS
the sample consisted of 81.6% female caregivers. Median scores obtained for the self-care contribution scales were: 63.3 for maintenance; 55.5 for management; and 66.6 for confidence. Caregivers never or rarely recommended monitoring body weight, regular physical exercise, extra use of diuretics, and fluid restriction.
CONCLUSIONS
informal caregivers showed inadequate contribution in the areas of maintenance, management, and confidence in self-care of individuals with heart failure.
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