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View article: An assessment of emergency care capacity at three hospitals in the Harare metropol, Zimbabwe: A descriptive cross-sectional study using the WHO Hospital Emergency Assessment Tool (HEAT)
An assessment of emergency care capacity at three hospitals in the Harare metropol, Zimbabwe: A descriptive cross-sectional study using the WHO Hospital Emergency Assessment Tool (HEAT) Open
This assessment revealed a spectrum of service availabilities across the three hospitals, with common barriers identified. To strengthen the country's emergency care system, efforts should be focused on improving consumable supplies, prior…
View article: Association Between Perioperative Sleep Disorders and Post‐Operative Delirium in Cardiac Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Association Between Perioperative Sleep Disorders and Post‐Operative Delirium in Cardiac Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
Post‐operative delirium (POD) is an acute deterioration in cognitive function and highly prevalent after cardiac surgery (CS; up to 55%). Perioperative sleep disorders (PSD) are also commonly noted in surgical patients (up to 60%). The pri…
View article: Before the diagnosis: quality of life in patients presenting with chest pain undergoing Bruce protocol stress testing
Before the diagnosis: quality of life in patients presenting with chest pain undergoing Bruce protocol stress testing Open
Background A stress test is commonly used as an initial evaluation tool for determining a possible cardiac origin for chest pain. This study was performed to test the hypothesis that patients with a positive stress test will have a signifi…
View article: 1144 Relationship Between Sleep and Postoperative Delirium in Cardiac Surgeries: A Scoping Review
1144 Relationship Between Sleep and Postoperative Delirium in Cardiac Surgeries: A Scoping Review Open
Introduction Perioperative sleep disturbance is a risk factor for postoperative delirium (POD). The two-fold aim of this study is to: evaluate the relationship between perioperative sleep disturbance and POD after cardiac surgeries (CS); a…
View article: Coping Strategies and Health-Related Quality of Life in Individuals with Heart Failure
Coping Strategies and Health-Related Quality of Life in Individuals with Heart Failure Open
Background: Heart failure (HF) contributes to a poor physical and emotional health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and poor health outcomes. Coping strategies have been identified as essential in enhancing HRQoL. The study’s purpose was to…
View article: Predicting Sarcopenia and Frailty Risk in Patients Post Heart Transplantation
Predicting Sarcopenia and Frailty Risk in Patients Post Heart Transplantation Open
Introduction Currently, there is little evidence on the prevalence and factors associated with sarcopenia risk or frailty risk in patients post heart transplantation (HTx). The objective of this study was to analyze the influence of sociod…
View article: Associations among frailty conditions and pain indicators: Data from 22 356 European older adults
Associations among frailty conditions and pain indicators: Data from 22 356 European older adults Open
Aim Recent studies supported the presence of a relationship between pain and frailty, but more research is needed to highlight the pain–frailty association. The study aimed to investigate the prevalence and the influence of different pain …
View article: Use of mHealth Technology for Improving Exercise Adherence in Patients With Heart Failure: Systematic Review
Use of mHealth Technology for Improving Exercise Adherence in Patients With Heart Failure: Systematic Review Open
Background The known and established benefits of exercise in patients with heart failure (HF) are often hampered by low exercise adherence. Mobile health (mHealth) technology provides opportunities to overcome barriers to exercise adherenc…
View article: Exploring physical activity experiences of community‐dwelling oldest‐old adults with chronic multimorbidity: A qualitative study
Exploring physical activity experiences of community‐dwelling oldest‐old adults with chronic multimorbidity: A qualitative study Open
Aim To explore the physical activity experiences of community‐dwelling oldest‐old adults with chronic multimorbidity. Design Descriptive qualitative study. Method Data collection was conducted through semi‐structured interviews with 19 com…
View article: Use of mHealth Technology for Improving Exercise Adherence in Patients With Heart Failure: Systematic Review (Preprint)
Use of mHealth Technology for Improving Exercise Adherence in Patients With Heart Failure: Systematic Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The known and established benefits of exercise in patients with heart failure (HF) are often hampered by low exercise adherence. Mobile health (mHealth) technology provides opportunities to overcome barriers to exercise adheren…
View article: Exercise‐induced atrial fibrillation: A case report
Exercise‐induced atrial fibrillation: A case report Open
Key Clinical Message Middle‐aged male athletes, with or without underlying coronary artery disease, exhibiting exercise induced blood pressure (BP) variability and diabetes can have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF).…
View article: Technology Usage, Physical Activity, and Motivation in Patients With Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation
Technology Usage, Physical Activity, and Motivation in Patients With Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation Open
The cross-sectional study enrolled 231 patients with heart failure (n = 115; 60.87% were men; mean age, 74.34 ± 12.70 years) and heart transplantation (n = 116; 72.41% were men; mean age, 56.85 ± 11.87 years) who self-reported their techno…
View article: Kinesiophobia and associated variables in patients with heart failure
Kinesiophobia and associated variables in patients with heart failure Open
Aims Patients with heart failure (HF) can exhibit kinesiophobia, an excessive, debilitating, and irrational fear of movement. This study aimed to enhance the understanding of kinesiophobia in patients with HF by analysing associations with…
View article: Fatigue, shortness of breath and well-being in patients with heart failure: A daily trend analysis over 12 weeks
Fatigue, shortness of breath and well-being in patients with heart failure: A daily trend analysis over 12 weeks Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): This work is supported by the Swedish National Science Council (2020-01109); The Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation (20200190)…
View article: What motivates heart transplantation patients to exercise and engage in physical activity? A network analysis
What motivates heart transplantation patients to exercise and engage in physical activity? A network analysis Open
Aims After heart transplantation (HTx), increments in physical activity (PA) are strongly recommended. However, participation rates in exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation and engagement in PA are insufficient in many patients. Hence, thi…
View article: Physical Activity Readiness in Patients with Heart Failure
Physical Activity Readiness in Patients with Heart Failure Open
The aim of this study was to explore the readiness for physical activity (PA) and its related factors in patients with heart failure. This cross-sectional study included 163 patients with heart failure (mean age 66 ± 16, 50% female). The a…
View article: Well-Being, Physical Activity, and Social Support in Octogenarians with Heart Failure during COVID-19 Confinement: A Mixed-Methods Study
Well-Being, Physical Activity, and Social Support in Octogenarians with Heart Failure during COVID-19 Confinement: A Mixed-Methods Study Open
Background: This study aimed to compare well-being and physical activity (PA) before and during COVID-19 confinement in older adults with heart failure (HF), to compare well-being and PA during COVID-19 confinement in octogenarians and non…
View article: Canoe polo Athletes’ Anthropometric, Physical, Nutritional, and Functional Characteristics and Performance in a Rowing Task: Cross-Sectional Study
Canoe polo Athletes’ Anthropometric, Physical, Nutritional, and Functional Characteristics and Performance in a Rowing Task: Cross-Sectional Study Open
Understanding the physical, functional, mental, and nutritional attributes of canoe polo athletes is essential for training and development. Forty-three canoe polo athletes (mean age: 21.54 ± 6.03) participated in the study and were assess…
View article: Physical Therapy Programs in Older Adults with Coronary Artery Disease: Preferences to Technology-Based Cardiac Physical Therapy Programs
Physical Therapy Programs in Older Adults with Coronary Artery Disease: Preferences to Technology-Based Cardiac Physical Therapy Programs Open
(1) Background: Assessing preferences in technology-based cardiac physical therapy programs in older adults with coronary artery disease (CAD) is fundamental to promoting adherence to healthy lifestyles and healthy aging. This study aimed …
View article: Changes in self-care maintenance during quarantine in patients with heart failure
Changes in self-care maintenance during quarantine in patients with heart failure Open
Background Patients with heart failure (HF) experience challenges in self-care that contribute to poor quality of life and high health care utilization. The COVID-19 pandemic required HF patients, especially living in countries with strict…
View article: Combined Dietary Education and High-Intensity Interval Resistance Training Improve Health Outcomes in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Combined Dietary Education and High-Intensity Interval Resistance Training Improve Health Outcomes in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Open
Background: Reducing cardiovascular risk through lifestyle changes that include a heart-healthy diet and regular exercise is recommended in the rehabilitation of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). We pilot-tested the effectivenes…
View article: Interests and preferences towards technology-based cardiac rehabilitation in men and women with coronary artery disease
Interests and preferences towards technology-based cardiac rehabilitation in men and women with coronary artery disease Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of telemedicine programmes in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the development of these programme…
View article: Physical activity and technology usage performed by patients with coronary artery disease: a gender approach
Physical activity and technology usage performed by patients with coronary artery disease: a gender approach Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Recent studies show that cardiac telerehabilitation, including exercise and lifestyle modification, is effective in reducing cardiovascular risk factors in patients with co…
View article: Physical activity enjoyment, exercise motivation, and physical activity in patients with heart failure: A mediation analysis
Physical activity enjoyment, exercise motivation, and physical activity in patients with heart failure: A mediation analysis Open
Objective To determine whether physical activity enjoyment mediated the association between motivation and physical activity in patients with heart failure. Design and setting A cross-sectional study at the cardiology clinic in the univers…
View article: Depression mediates physical activity readiness and physical activity in patients with heart failure
Depression mediates physical activity readiness and physical activity in patients with heart failure Open
Aims Although physical activity (PA) and exercise are essential for patients with heart failure (HF), adherence to the recommended guidelines is low. Not much is known about the mediating effect of HF patients' mental state with their read…
View article: Negative Attitudes, Self-efficacy, and Relapse Management Mediate Long-Term Adherence to Exercise in Patients With Heart Failure
Negative Attitudes, Self-efficacy, and Relapse Management Mediate Long-Term Adherence to Exercise in Patients With Heart Failure Open
Background Exercise is safe and provides considerable benefits for patients with heart failure (HF) including improved function, quality of life, and symptoms. However, patients with HF have difficulty initiating and adhering to an exercis…
View article: Predicting maximal oxygen uptake from the 6 min walk test in patients with heart failure
Predicting maximal oxygen uptake from the 6 min walk test in patients with heart failure Open
Aims A cardiopulmonary exercise (CPX) test is considered the gold standard in evaluating maximal oxygen uptake. This study aimed to evaluate the predictive validity of equations provided by Burr et al ., Ross et al ., Adedoyin et al ., and…