Vitamin D Mediates the Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life Among Patients With Heart Failure
Background
Depressive symptoms are common among patients with heart failure and are associated with poor quality of life. Vitamin D plays a role in the regulation of mood and depressive symptoms levels. Patients with heart failure can have lower levels of vitamin D.
Objective
The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between vitamin D deficiency, depressive symptoms, and quality of life among patients with heart failure in Jordan.
Methods
A cross-sectional correlational comparative design was used in this study. Depressive symptoms were measured by the Arabic subscale of the Hospital Anxiety a...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Quality of Life Source Type: research
Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With a Left Ventricular Assist Device (QOLVAD) Questionnaire: Initial Psychometrics of a New Instrument
Background
Patients with a left ventricular assist device are a unique and growing population who deserve their own valid, reliable instrument for health-related quality of life.
Objective
We developed and tested the Health-Related Quality of Life with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (QOLVAD) questionnaire.
Methods
In a prospective, descriptive study, patients from 7 sites completed the QOLVAD and comparator questionnaires. Construct validity was tested using confirmatory factor analysis. Convergent validity was tested using correlations of QOLVAD scores to well-established measures of subjective health ...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Quality of Life Source Type: research
Health-Related Quality of Life Declines Over 3 Years for Congenital Heart Disease Survivors
Conclusions
Study findings highlight the importance of tracking patient-reported outcomes over time, suggesting that medical staff should discuss HRQoL with CHD survivors during late adolescence and early adulthood before decline. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Quality of Life Source Type: research
A Pilot Study to Evaluate a Computer-Based Intervention to Improve Self-care in Patients With Heart Failure
Conclusion
Phase 1 indicates the intervention as originally designed was not feasible or acceptable. Phase 2 supports the feasibility and acceptability of the modified intervention. Further testing is warranted. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Factors Associated With Predischarge Versus Postdischarge Scheduling for Early Follow-up Appointments
Conclusions
Appointment scheduling may be based on provider perceptions of readmission risk. Follow-up appointment scheduling practices should be based on systematic processes. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Decision Support for Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Replacement: A Pilot Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusion
It was feasible to deliver the intervention, collect data, despite slow recruitment. The decision support intervention has the potential to improve ICD replacement decision quality. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Psychometric Validation of the Chinese Version of Atrial Fibrillation Effect on Quality-of-Life Questionnaire Among Chinese Patients
Conclusions
The AFEQT-C is a reliable and valid measure of health-related quality of life in Chinese patients with atrial fibrillation. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Nurse-Led Positive Psychology Intervention Is Feasible in Patients With Heart Failure
Conclusion
Patients with HF are willing to participate and accept a nurse-led positive psychology intervention. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Brief Reports Source Type: research
The Effect of Resourcefulness Training on Depression and Coping Styles of Patients With Coronary Heart Disease in China: Retraction
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Retraction Source Type: research
Exercise Training in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Community Hospital Pilot Study
Conclusions
The ET intervention was feasible and safe, and findings support improved quality of life, depressive symptoms, and exercise tolerance. Larger controlled trials are warranted. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Shocks and Psychological Distress: Examining the Mediating Roles of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator-Related Concerns and Perceived Control: Erratum
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Erratum Source Type: research
Examining Mother-Reported Poor Sleep and Blood Pressure in Black/African American Mother-Child Dyads
We examined the relationship between sleep and blood pressure (BP) among Black/AA mother-child dyads using data from the Intergenerational Impact of Genetic and Psychological Factors on Blood Pressure study.
Methods
Data for this study were derived from 250 Black/AA mother-child dyads from low-income neighborhoods, collected via 4 home visits over 2 years. Mothers reported poor sleep, including reports of sleeping worse than usual and nighttime awakenings. Recordings of BP were obtained for mother and child. Mother BP was scored as normal ( (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Addressing Racial Inequities Source Type: research
An Integrated Review of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Black Populations: Underrecognized and Understudied
Conclusions
Blacks are underrepresented in HCM research, even those focused on elucidating HCM manifestations, disease course, and outcomes in black populations. This may be due in part to HCM research that is largely generated from specialty centers that can require patients to navigate complex healthcare systems to reach expert HCM care. Longitudinal studies with large samples of blacks with HCM are necessary to elucidate how HCM affects this population. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Addressing Racial Inequities Source Type: research
A Qualitative Study: Hypertension Stigma Among Black Women
Conclusions
Hypertension stigma could potentially deter adherence to high BP treatment. Further research is needed to explore the prevalence of stigma in this population and its impact on behaviors that hinder BP control. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Addressing Racial Inequities Source Type: research
Optimizing Cardiovascular Health Worldwide: The Global Cardiovascular Nursing Leadership Forum
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 13, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Progress in Prevention Source Type: research
