Validity of Self-reported Self-Care Assessment and Determinants of Self-Care Practices in Older Patients with Heart Failure

Validity of Self-reported Self-Care Assessment and Determinants of Self-Care Practices in Older Patients with Heart Failure The number of patients with heart failure (HF) in Japan is estimated to reach 1.3 million by 2030 as the population declines and the proportion of the population aged ≥65 years increases rapidly.1 Approximately 40% of patients with HF are hospitalised within a year and preventing rehospitalisation has become an urgent issue.2,3 In addition to pharmacot...
Source: Radcliffe Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research