Effect of Ventricular Assist Device Self-care Simulation-Based Mastery Learning on Driveline Exit Site Infections: A Pilot Study
Conclusions
Ventricular assist device self-care SBML resulted in fewer 12-month infections. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Innovative Interventions Source Type: research
Facilitators and Challenges to Exergaming: Perspectives of Patients With Heart Failure
Conclusion
Exergaming can increase individuals' physical activity because of easy accessibility and the fun and motivating factors the games offer. Participants initially found exergaming enjoyable and challenging. However, engagement diminished over time because of boredom from playing the same games for a period of time. Participants' preferences and capacities, participants' past experiences, and social support must be considered to avoid boredom and frustrations. Future studies are warranted to determine adherence to exergaming among patients with heart failure and, ultimately, increased overall well-being and heal...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Innovative Interventions Source Type: research
Home-Based Versus Outpatient-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Post–Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background
The prevalence of coronary heart disease continues to increase in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Despite advances in cardiac surgery, there are no established outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programs in the KSA.
Objective
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of home-based cardiac rehabilitation compared with outpatient-based cardiac rehabilitation and usual care for patients who are post–coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Method
This 3-arm, single-blind, randomized controlled trial was carried out at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, KSA. A total of 8...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Innovative Interventions Source Type: research
The Relationship Between Body Awareness and Self-care in Patients With Heart Failure: Moderating Effect of Age
Conclusion
We found that body awareness is conducive to self-care maintenance but not self-care management in patients with HF, and the relationship between body awareness and self-care did not vary by age. Our findings suggest that relying on internal body sensations may be insufficient to facilitate self-care management. Thus, other strategies along with the strategies to enhance body awareness are necessary to improve the full process of self-care in HF patients. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Heart Failure: Psychosocial Factors Source Type: research
The Relationship Between Uncertainty in Illness and Quality of Life in Patients With Heart Failure: Multiple Mediating Effects of Perceived Stress and Coping Strategies
Background
Previous investigators have demonstrated that uncertainty in illness is associated with quality of life (QoL) in patients with chronic illness. However, little is known about the mechanism underlying the relationship in patients with heart failure.
Objective
The aim of this study was to examine the multiple mediating effects of perceived stress and coping strategies on the relationship between uncertainty in illness and QoL in patients with heart failure.
Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional study in 302 patients with heart failure recruited at a general hospital in China from October 2016 to...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Heart Failure: Psychosocial Factors Source Type: research
Readmitted Patients With Heart Failure Sick, Tired, and Symptomatic: A Qualitative Descriptive Study From a Quaternary Academic Medical Center
Conclusion
Our findings confirm ongoing challenges with a complex group of sick patients with HF, with the majority on home inotropes with reduced ejection fraction, who developed an unavoidable progression of their illness and subsequent hospital readmission. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Heart Failure: Psychosocial Factors Source Type: research
Frailty as a Predictor of Postoperative Outcomes in Invasive Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review of Literature
Conclusion
Although some studies lacked power, the majority confirmed that frail patients are more likely to experience poor outcomes. Further research is needed to determine which frailty measure provides the best predictive validity and to identify interventions to mitigate the risks that major cardiac surgery poses to frail patients. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Source Type: research
Device Adjustment and Recovery in Patients With Heart Failure Undergoing a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Implantation: A Longitudinal Study
Background
Little is known about risk factors for poor adjustment to the device after cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implantation in patients with heart failure.
Purpose
The aim of this study was to explore device adjustment and the postoperative recovery of patients with heart failure undergoing elective CRT device implantation.
Methods
In this prospective multicenter longitudinal study, data were collected before implantation and after 2 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year, using validated self-reported instruments and investigator-designed, CRT-specific questions.
Results
A total of 133 patient...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Source Type: research
Associations of Preoperative Self-rated Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression on Length of Hospital Stay and Long-term Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Conclusion
Preoperative symptoms of anxiety predict the patients' LOS, and both symptoms of anxiety and depression predict a scarce HRQoL 3 months after cardiac surgery. These results suggest the need for implementing presurgical in-hospital screening procedures for both symptoms of anxiety and depression. Finally, focused psychological interventions should be implemented for reducing inpatients' hospital LOS and improving their future quality of life. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Source Type: research
Factors Associated With Frailty in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Longitudinal Study
Conclusions
Frailty was associated with patients' functional status, perioperative conditions and psychosocial factors. Preoperative assessments of frailty and appropriate interventions are needed to improve frailty in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Source Type: research
American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Liaison Report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Council on Cardiovascular Nursing Source Type: research
Strengthening Support for Black Women With Hypertension Through Food Is Medicine Initiatives
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Progress in Prevention Source Type: research
First Annual Cholesterol Summit
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - April 20, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: PCNA News Source Type: research
Type D Personality Associated With Increased Risk for Mortality in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
Conclusion
Type D personality was associated with an increased risk for all-cause mortality in adult patients with CHD. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 11, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Congenital Heart Disease Source Type: research
Comparisons of Stroke Knowledge and Health Behaviors in Patients With Hypertensive Stroke at Different Recurrence Risk Strata: The Comprehensive Reminder System Based on the Health Belief Model Study
Conclusions
Most patients incorrectly estimated their risk of stroke recurrence. Communicating with patients about their future risk of recurrent stroke may help improve their stroke knowledge and health behaviors. Implementation of the Comprehensive Reminder System based on the Health Belief Model focusing on risk education aimed at prevention of stroke recurrence is warranted in China. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - February 11, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Stroke Care Source Type: research
