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View article: Multidimensional Determinants of Functional Status in Patients with Heart Failure
Multidimensional Determinants of Functional Status in Patients with Heart Failure Open
Multidimensional variables proposed in the MMFS were directly and indirectly associated with functional status. Among these variables, symptom burden is the most important mediator. Targeting these variables, especially symptom burden, may…
View article: Mediators of the Association Between Cognitive Function and Self-care Behaviors in Patients Hospitalized With an Exacerbation of Heart Failure
Mediators of the Association Between Cognitive Function and Self-care Behaviors in Patients Hospitalized With an Exacerbation of Heart Failure Open
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 …
View article: Psychometric Properties of the Patient Activation Measure in Family Caregivers of Patients With Chronic Illnesses
Psychometric Properties of the Patient Activation Measure in Family Caregivers of Patients With Chronic Illnesses Open
Background The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) is used clinically and in research to measure an individual’s knowledge, skills, and confidence related to their health management engagement. Despite the use of “patient” in the title, the i…
View article: Study on the demonstrate either ventricular or supra ventricular beats or both during weaning
Study on the demonstrate either ventricular or supra ventricular beats or both during weaning Open
Heart Meter, the normal circumstance of heart beats in regular intervals, is initiated by natural electrical system composed of modified myocytes. The SA knot is innervated by both sympathetic and parasympathetic whim-whams filaments. The …
View article: Heart Failure Knowledge, Symptom Perception, and Symptom Management in Patients With Heart Failure
Heart Failure Knowledge, Symptom Perception, and Symptom Management in Patients With Heart Failure Open
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 re…
View article: Study of pulse of the Heart during Weaning Ventilation with Mechanical Ventilation
Study of pulse of the Heart during Weaning Ventilation with Mechanical Ventilation Open
Heart Meter, the normal circumstance of heart beats in regular intervals, is initiated by a natural electrical system composed of modified myocytes. These modified myocytes include the SA knot, atrioventricular (AV) knot and the pack of Hi…
View article: Does perceived stress mediate the relationship between financial status, depression, and anxiety in caregivers at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
Does perceived stress mediate the relationship between financial status, depression, and anxiety in caregivers at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD)? Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): National Institutes of Health National Institute of Nursing Research Background/Introduction Caregivers are at high risk of anxiety and depres…
View article: Patients’ openness to discussing implantable cardioverter defibrillator deactivation at end of life: a cross-sectional study
Patients’ openness to discussing implantable cardioverter defibrillator deactivation at end of life: a cross-sectional study Open
Aims It is recommended that patients and clinicians discuss end-of-life deactivation of their implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) prior to device implantation and throughout the illness trajectory to facilitate shared decision-mak…
View article: Perceived Control and ICD Concerns in Older ICD Recipients: Sex as a Moderator
Perceived Control and ICD Concerns in Older ICD Recipients: Sex as a Moderator Open
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death for those with a history of or high risk for lethal arrhythmias. In 2016, 105,000 ICDs were implanted in older adults (age ≥ 60) in the US. Approximatel…
View article: Patient experiences of shared decision-making are associated with implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients" openness to discuss device deactivation at end-of-life
Patient experiences of shared decision-making are associated with implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients" openness to discuss device deactivation at end-of-life Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): In Australia, this study received funding from a faculty grand by Australian University Faculty of Health Sciences Research grant. In the Unit…
View article: Race matters: cardiovascular disease risk in male US prisoners
Race matters: cardiovascular disease risk in male US prisoners Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): NIH/National Institute of Nursing Research, 1RC2NR011948 Introduction Approximately 10% of the 2.2 million prisoners in the U…
View article: Profile of informal rural Appalachian caregivers of patients with chronic illnesses
Profile of informal rural Appalachian caregivers of patients with chronic illnesses Open
Purpose Caring for a family member with chronic illness increases cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk by 82%, and rurality imparts additional CVD disparities. The purpose of this study was to describe a profile of rural caregivers of patient…
View article: Delay in seeking medical care for worsening heart failure symptoms: predictors and association with cardiac events
Delay in seeking medical care for worsening heart failure symptoms: predictors and association with cardiac events Open
Aims The association of delay in seeking medical care to subsequent cardiac events remains unknown in patients with worsening heart failure (HF) symptoms. The aims of this study were to (i) identify factors predicting care-seeking delay an…
View article: Perceived Control Predicts Symptom Status in Patients With Heart Failure
Perceived Control Predicts Symptom Status in Patients With Heart Failure Open
Background Symptom status is an important indicator of disease progression in patients with heart failure (HF). Perceived control is a target of most self-care interventions and is associated with better outcomes in HF; however, little is …
View article: Implantable cardioverter defibrillator knowledge and end-of-life device deactivation: A cross-sectional survey
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator knowledge and end-of-life device deactivation: A cross-sectional survey Open
Background: End-of-life implantable cardioverter defibrillator deactivation discussions should commence before device implantation and be ongoing, yet many implantable cardioverter defibrillators remain active in patients’ last days. Aim: …