The role of health literacy, depression, disease knowledge, and self-efficacy in self-care among adults with heart failure: An updated model

Affecting over 6.2 million Americans ages 20 and older1 with worldwide estimates over 26 million, the prevalence of heart failure ranges from 1.3% of the population of some countries to as high as 6.7% in others.2 Although survival continues to improve, costs to treat heart failure in the United States may be as high as $60.2 billion with $10.6 billion in indirect costs.3 This is particularly concerning as the incidence of heart failure is projected to continue to increase in the next decade and a half, resulting in over 8 million diagnosed by 2030.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research