It Takes a Village: Interpersonal Factors That Enhance Management of Heart Failure

Conclusions Social support by an external network and mutual support within a patient-framily dyad both create an environment of optimism and effective coping, making successful HF management possible. A dyad's success with these factors may result in better condition management and perceived quality of life.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY Source Type: research