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Feasibility of alcohol interventions in cardiology: A qualitative study of clinician perspectives in Sweden Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Paul Welfordsson, Anna-Karin Danielsson, Caroline Björck, Bartosz Grzymala-Lubanski, Kristina Hambraeus, Matthias Lidin, Ida Haugen Löfman, Christina Scheffel Birath, Olga Nilsson, Frieder Braunschweig, Sara Wallhed Finn
Aim To identify barriers and facilitators to implementing alcohol screening and brief interventions (SBI) in cardiology services. Methods and results Qualitative study. Individual, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 clinical cardiology staff (doctors, nurses, assistant nurses) of varying experience levels, and from various clinical settings (high dependency unit, ward, outpatient clinic)
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An insight into healthcare professionals’ perspectives on discussing implantable cardioverter defibrillator deactivation Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Loreena Hill, Lorna Cassidy, Lana Dixon, Donna Fitzsimons, Ingela Thylen, Tiny Jaarsma
Background International studies have examined patients’ views concerning the discussion of deactivating an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Findings reported that many patients were either not informed about the subject or were informed late in their illness trajectory. Aim To explore healthcare professionals’ perspectives on discussing ICD deactivation and identify priorities for clinical
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Relationships between disease severity, psychological stress, and health-related quality of life among patients with acute coronary syndrome: Mediation of illness perception Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Guiqin Zhang, Jiatong Cui, Xiaohong Zhang, Sek Ying Chair, Wei Liu, Yu Jia Liu, Yu Xin Cheng, Qian Liu, Bing Xiang Yang, Huijing Zou
Aims Patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) often experience reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL), which may be attributable to the disease severity and psychological stress. While illness perception is speculated to be a potential pathway underlying these relationships, evidence supporting this mechanism remains limited. This study aimed to investigate the relationships between disease
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Machine Learning-Based 30-Day Readmission Prediction Models for Patients with Heart Failure: A Systematic Review Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Min-Young Yu, Youn-Jung Son
Aims Heart failure (HF) is one of the most frequent diagnoses for 30-day readmission after hospital discharge. Nurses have role in reducing unplanned readmission and providing quality of care during HF trajectories. This systematic review assessed the quality and significant factors of machine learning (ML)-based 30-day HF readmission prediction models. Methods and results Eight academic and electronic
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A predictive model for medication adherence in older adults with heart failure Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Eun Ha Oh, Chun-Ja Kim, Elizabeth A Schlenk
Aims Although many studies have examined the predictors of medication adherence (MA), further empirical research is required to clarify the best model for predicting MA for older adults with heart failure (HF). Thus, we hypothesized a model in which information (knowledge), motivation (social support and depressive symptoms), and behavioural skills (barriers to self-efficacy) would be associated with
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Hitting the (bio)mark part 2: analyzing, interpreting, and reporting biomarker data in cardiovascular research Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Quin Denfeld, Bo Daelman, Brittany Butts
Incorporating biomarkers into cardiovascular studies, including nursing research, is a common approach when identifying underlying mechanisms and providing targets for intervention. However, effective utilization of biomarker data demands careful consideration. In the analysis, interpretation, and reporting phase, there are many facets to consider, including non-normality of the data, normalization
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Evaluation of the effect of proximal massage and palm fisting in reducing the risk of peripheral venous catheter-related phlebitis: Randomized control study Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Betul Tosun, Serap Gungor, Esengül Agkale, Senem Andi
Aim Peripheral venous catheter is a clinical procedure often performed by nurses in hospitals. Phlebitis can be prevented with more nursing care by applying peripheral venous catheter by trained nurses and using preventive methods. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of proximal massage and palm fisting on the prevention of phlebitis in patients with a peripheral venous catheter (PVC)
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Beyond Validation: Getting Wearable Activity Trackers into Cardiovascular Care – A Discussion Paper Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Nicola Straiton, Philip Moons, Axel Verstrael, Mark Liu, Michiel M Winter
This paper addresses the challenge of integrating wearable activity trackers into cardiovascular disease care. Despite evidence supporting the use of trackers for monitoring and promoting physical activity, implementation challenges persist in clinical settings. The paper emphasises the lack of systematic, evidence-based implementation approaches for integrating trackers. It underscores the urgent
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Screening for sarcopenia with SARC-F in older patients hospitalized with cardiovascular disease Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Takumi Noda, Kentaro Kamiya, Nobuaki Hamazaki, Masashi Yamashita, Takashi Miki, Kohei Nozaki, Shota Uchida, Kensuke Ueno, Emi Maekawa, Tasuku Terada, Jennifer L Reed, Minako Yamaoka-Tojo, Atsuhiko Matsunaga, Junya Ako
Objectives SARC-F ≥ 4 points are used for detecting sarcopenia; however, finding a lower SARC-F cut-off value may lead to early detection of sarcopenia. We investigated the SARC-F score with the highest sensitivity and specificity value to identify sarcopenia in older patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Motor performances were also examined for each SARC-F score. Methods This retrospective
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Transcribing in the digital age: qualitative research practice utilising intelligent speech recognition technology Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Helen Eftekhari
The digital revolution provides many opportunities for researchers to develop and evolve data collection methods. A key process in qualitative research data collection is the transcription of interviews, focus groups or fieldwork notes. Transcription is the process of converting audio, video or notes into accessible written format for qualitative data analysis. Transcribing can be time intensive, costly
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Hitting the (bio)mark part 1: selecting and measuring biomarkers in cardiovascular research Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Bo Daelman, Brittany Butts, Quin Denfeld
Cardiovascular studies, including nursing research, frequently integrate biomarkers for diagnostic, prognostic, monitoring and therapeutic insights. However, effective utilization of biomarker data demands careful consideration. In the study design phase, researchers must select biomarkers that align with study objectives while considering resources and logistical factors. Additionally, a nuanced understanding
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Taking Charge of Your Health: Enabling Patient Empowerment in Cardiovascular Care Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Mariela Acuña Mora, Ewa-Lena Bratt, Markus Saarijärvi
Guidelines and consensus in cardiovascular care in recent years have called for patients to be more involved in their care, which can be achieved by becoming more empowered. Yet, there is little clarity on how healthcare professionals can help the patients achieve this goal. The present paper defines patient empowerment, its benefits and the different strategies that can be used in healthcare to empower
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Patient Journey Mapping: emerging methods for understanding and improving patient experiences of health systems and services Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Lemma N Bulto, Ellen Davies, Janet Kelly, Jeroen M Hendriks
Patient journey mapping is an emerging field of research that uses various methods to map and report evidence relating to patient experiences and interactions with healthcare providers, services and systems. This research often involves the development of visual, narrative, and descriptive maps or tables, which describe patient journeys and transitions into, through and out of health services. This
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Description of self-care behaviours in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation on oral anticoagulant therapy: A scoping review Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Arianna Magon, Jeroen M Hendriks, Gianluca Conte, Rosario Caruso
Aim The primary aim of this scoping review was to explore and categorise the medication-related self-care behaviours exhibited by patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) who are on oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy. Methods and Results A scoping review was performed, and the systematic search of the literature yielded an initial 887 records. After deduplication and screening, 61 studies
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‘When age is not a barrier’: an explorative study of nonagenarian patients’ experiences of undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Irene Instenes, Bengt Fridlund, Britt Borregaard, Alf Inge Larsen, Heather Allore, Bjørn Bendz, Christi Deaton, Svein Rotevatn, Nina Fålun, Tone M Norekvål
Aims The recent rise in the number of nonagenarians (age ≥ 90 years) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has revealed gaps in research, in particular on patients’ experiences. Therefore, the aim of the study was to explore and describe nonagenarians’ internal resources and their experiences of the in-hospital pathway. Methods and results Nineteen nonagenarian patients (women n = 9)
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Evaluation of a digital patient education programme for Chinese immigrants after a heart attack Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Wendan Shi, Ling Zhang, Gabriela L M Ghisi, Lise Panaretto, Paul Oh, Robyn Gallagher
Aims To evaluate a self-administered digital education resource for patients after a heart attack (adapted simplified Chinese version of Cardiac College™) on secondary prevention knowledge and health behaviour change outcomes. Methods and results Chinese immigrants recovering from a heart attack were recruited from cardiac rehabilitation programmes at four metropolitan tertiary hospitals. Participants
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Silent struggles to self-manage high blood pressure among deaf sign language users: a qualitative study Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Ha Na Jeong, Kyoung-eun Lee, Hee Jung Kim, Gi Won Choi, Sun Ju Chang
Aims Tailored self-management support of hypertension, considering language and communication, is important for minorities, specifically in the deaf community. However, little is known about the experiences of hypertension self-management in deaf individuals who use sign language. This study aimed to explore the factors and processes of self-management in deaf sign language users with hypertension
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Sympathetic dysfunction is associated with worse fatigue and early and subtle symptoms in heart failure: an exploratory sex-stratified analysis Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Nina Stutsman, Beth Habecker, Noelle Pavlovic, Corrine Y Jurgens, William R Woodward, Christopher S Lee, Quin E Denfeld
Aims Physical symptoms impact patients with heart failure (HF) despite treatment advancements; however, our understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms underlying HF symptoms remains limited, including sex differences therein. The objective of this study was to quantify associations between sympathetic markers [norepinephrine (NE) and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylglycol (DHPG)] and physical symptoms in patients
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Incorporating reproductive system history data into cardiovascular nursing research to advance women’s health Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Mary Roberts Davis, Shirin O Hiatt, Nandita Gupta, Nathan F Dieckmann, Lissi Hansen, Quin E Denfeld
The lack of sex-specific variables, such as reproductive system history (RSH), in cardiovascular research studies is a missed opportunity to address the cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden, especially among women who face sex-specific risks of developing CVD. Collecting RSH data from women enrolled in research studies is an important step towards improving women’s cardiovascular health. In this paper
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Strategies for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in cardiovascular research: a primer Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Roslyn Prichard, Della Maneze, Nicola Straiton, Sally C Inglis, Julee McDonagh
This paper aims to empower cardiovascular researchers by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) principles throughout the research cycle. It defines DE&I, introduces practical strategies for implementation in recruitment, retention, and team dynamics within cardiovascular research. Evidence-based approaches supporting underrepresented populations’ participation are outlined for each research
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Transforming nursing with large language models: from concept to practice Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Brigitte Woo, Tom Huynh, Arthur Tang, Nhat Bui, Giang Nguyen, Wilson Tam
Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT have emerged as potential game-changers in nursing, aiding in patient education, diagnostic assistance, treatment recommendations, and administrative task efficiency. While these advancements signal promising strides in healthcare, integrated LLMs are not without challenges, particularly artificial intelligence hallucination and data privacy concerns. Methodologies
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Sex differences in the nutritional status and its association with long-term prognosis in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: a prospective cohort study Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Marta Kałużna-Oleksy, Helena Krysztofiak, Filip Sawczak, Agata Kukfisz, Magdalena Szczechla, Aleksandra Soloch, Maria Cierzniak, Alicja Szubarga, Katarzyna Przytarska, Magdalena Dudek, Izabella Uchmanowicz, Ewa Straburzyńska-Migaj
Aims Many studies show the association between malnutrition and poor prognosis in heart failure (HF) patients. Our research aimed to analyse sex differences in patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), emphasizing nutritional status and the influence of selected parameters on the prognosis. Methods and results We enrolled 276 consecutive patients diagnosed with HFrEF. Nutritional status
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Health economics in nursing research: what you need to know to include economic evaluation methodology in your research Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Norma B Bulamu, Billingsley Kaambwa, Hannah Beks, Vincent L Versace, Robyn A Clark
Due to limited resources and constant, ever-changing healthcare challenges, health economics is essential to support healthcare decisions while improving health outcomes. Economic evaluation methodology facilitates informed decision-making related to the efficient allocation of resources while positively impacting clinical practice. In this paper, we provide an overview of economic evaluation methods
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Communicating about sexual activity and intimacy after a heart attack: a cross-sectional survey of Australian health professionals Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Kara Lilly, Anthony Leo Walsh, Rachelle Foreman, Claire Moran, Jane Taylor
Aims Sexual activity and intimacy improve quality of life for heart attack survivors. After a heart attack, patients frequently experience sexual dysfunction and anxiety about resuming sexual activity. However, most health professionals do not discuss sex or intimacy with their patients. The aim of this research was to explore the perceptions and practices of Australian health professionals in discussing
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More positive patient-reported outcomes in patients newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation - a comparative longitudinal study Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Lena Holmlund, Carl Hörnsten, Åsa Hörnsten, Karin Olsson, Fredrik Valham, Karin Hellström Ängerud
Aims To compare patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in patients newly (< six months) diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) with those who have had the diagnosis longer (≥ six months) and to investigate whether or not these outcomes change over a six month’s period. Methods and results In this longitudinal survey study, 129 patients with AF completed the Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire, the
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Post-sternotomy movement strategies in adults: a scoping review Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Karen Wiens, K Alix Hayden, Lauren Park, Susan Colwell, Christopher Coltman, Kathryn M King-Shier
Aims Post-sternotomy movement strategies for adults should be an evidence-informed approach and support a safe, independent return to daily activity. Recent new movement strategies have emerged. The aim of this scoping review was to identify and summarize the available evidence for post-sternotomy movement strategies in adults. Methods and results The electronic databases searched included MEDLINE
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Psychometric testing of the Care Dependency Scale in patients with heart failure and their caregivers Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Angela Durante, Ercole Vellone, Ahtisham Younas, Raul Juarez-Vela, Josiane Boyne, Michela Piredda, Maddalena De Maria
Aims This study aims to (i) test the validity and reliability of the Care Dependency Scale (CDS) for patients with heart failure (HF) and (ii) test the validity and reliability of the proxy version of the CDS assessing informal caregivers’ perception of the dependency level of individuals with HF. Methods and results Secondary data analysis was conducted of transnational multicentre cross-sectional
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The symptom perception processes of monitoring, awareness, and evaluation in patients with heart failure: a qualitative descriptive study Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Solim Lee, Amy Nolan, Julie Guerin, Brittany Koons, Lea Ann Matura, Corrine Y Jurgens, Victoria Vaughan Dickson, Barbara Riegel
Aims Patients with heart failure (HF) experience various signs and symptoms and have difficulties in perceiving them. Integrating insights from patients who have engaged in the process of symptom perception is crucial for enhancing our understanding of the theoretical concept of symptom perception. This study aimed to describe how patients with HF perceive symptoms through the processes of monitoring
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The long-term effect of an m-health tool on self-care in patients with heart failure: a pre–post interventional study with a mixed-method analysis Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Maria Liljeroos, Marina Arkkukangas, Anna Strömberg
Aims The aims of this study were (i) to evaluate the effects of using an m-health tool on self-care behaviour at 3 and 12 months and (ii) to explore the experiences and perceptions of heart failure (HF) patients about the m-health tool. Methods and results In this pre–post interventional study with a mixed-method analysis, 71 patients diagnosed with HF [49% female, mean age 76.7 years, New York Heart
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Analysis of Prescription Compliance and Influencing Factors in Cardiac Rehabilitation after Surgery in Children with Congenital Heart Disease Based on Generalized Trust Theory Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Xiao-Yi Shen, Lin Chen, Li Yuan, Ya-qi Zhu, Xiao-Man Cai, Yong-Mei Guan, Wen-Yi Luo
Aims To understand the compliance, influencing factors, and action path of family cardiac rehabilitation exercise prescriptions for children after congenital heart disease surgery. Methods and Results A random sampling method was used to select 200 pediatric patients and their parents from a pediatric hospital in Shanghai. Among them, 57 cases (28.5%) of children's families followed the cardiac rehabilitation
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Effectiveness of a home-based music-paced physical activity programme on exercise-related outcomes after cardiac rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Sek Ying Chair, Ho Yu Cheng, Sally Wai Sze Lo, Janet Wing Hung Sit, Eliza Mi Ling Wong, Kai Chi Leung, Qun Wang, Kai Chow Choi, Thomas Sui Yuen Leung
Aims A randomized controlled trial was conducted to examine the effects of a home-based music-paced physical activity programme guided by Information-Motivation-Strategy (IMS) model and Self-determination theory on exercise-related outcomes for patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) after cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Methods and results A total of 130 patients with CHD from a regional CR centre
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Exploring heart failure nurse practitioner outcome measures: a scoping review Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Mary Ryder, Tara Mannion, Eileen Furlong, Ethel O’Donoghue, Bronagh Travers, Michael Connolly, Niamh Lucey
Aims Clinical guidelines recommend people with heart failure are managed within a multidisciplinary team to receive optimal evidence-based management of the syndrome. There is increasing evidence that Nurse Practitioners (NP) in heart failure demonstrate positive patient outcomes. However, their roles as key stakeholders in a multidisciplinary heart failure team are not clearly defined. The aim of
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Family presence during in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation: effects of an educational online intervention on self-confidence and attitudes of healthcare professionals Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Annette Waldemar, Anders Bremer, Anna Strömberg, Ingela Thylen
Aims Guidelines support family-witnessed resuscitation (FWR) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in hospital if deemed to be safe, yet barriers amongst healthcare professionals (HCPs) still exist. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an educational online video intervention on nurses’ and physicians’ attitudes towards in-hospital FWR and their self-confidence in managing such situations. Methods
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The feasibility of motivational interviewing on adherence to care practices, emotional intelligence, and dispositional optimism among patients with permanent pacemakers Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Eman Abdeen Ali, Mohamed Ibrahim Sanhoury, Rasha Mohamed Hussein
Aims Motivational interviewing (MI) has been recognized as highly effective for treating chronic diseases and various conditions, with encouraging results demonstrating its effectiveness in promoting health behaviour change. The current study was proposed to evaluate the feasibility of MI on adherence to care practices, emotional intelligence (EI), and dispositional optimism among patients with permanent
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Patient Decision Aids for Aortic Stenosis and Chronic Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Emma Harris, Alex Benham, John Stephenson, Dwayne Conway, Aun-Yeong Chong, Helen Curtis, Felicity Astin
Aim Shared decision-making is recommended for patients considering treatment options for severe aortic stenosis (AS) and chronic coronary artery disease (CAD). This review aims to systematically identify and assess patient decision aids (PtDAs) for chronic CAD and AS and evaluate the international evidence on their effectiveness for improving the quality of decision-making. Methods and Results Five
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Harnessing perseverance: how grit may amplify the benefits of health-promoting lifestyles in full-time employed adults with congenital heart disease. Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Arianna Magon,Serena F Flocco,Rosario Caruso
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The world of cardiovascular nursing research: Cross-country evolutions in articles published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Philip Moons
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Open Access publishing: benefits and challenges. Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Anna Strömberg,Tone M Norekvål,Philip Moons,Sandra Lauck
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Patient satisfaction, safety and efficacy of nurse-led compared to physician-led implantation of cardiac monitors Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Barbara Steinhauer, Sophie Dütschler, Jasmin Spicher, Sarah Aerschmann, Nicole Ambord, Joanna Bartkowiak, Serlha Tawo, Gregor Thalmann, Helge Servatius, Fabian Noti, Jens Seiler, Samuel Baldinger, Andreas Haeberlin, Antonio Madaffari, Hildegard Tanner, Tobias Reichlin, Laurent Roten
Aims Implantation of an implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) is a simple procedure, but adds significant and increasing workload to the arrhythmia service. In 2020, we established a nurse-led ICM implantation service. We aimed to analyze patient satisfaction, adverse events during implant and ICM re-interventions with nurse-led ICM implantation (N-Implant) compared to physician-led ICM implantation (P-Implant)
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Health-promoting lifestyle and life satisfaction in full-time employed adults with congenital heart disease: grit as a mediator Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Yu-Shiu Liu, Chun-Wei Lu, Hung-Tao Chung, Jou-Kou Wang, Wen-Jen Su, Chi-Wen Chen
Aims Enhancing life satisfaction is vital for adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD). Life satisfaction potentially correlates with a health-promoting lifestyle and grit. However, the mediating role of grit—a trait marked by perseverance and long-term goal-oriented passion—between a health-promoting lifestyle and life satisfaction in ACHD remains unverified. This study aimed to examine the relationships
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CVD and Diabetes Care: Patient and Healthcare Professional Advocacy Priorities from the Global Heart Hub Cardio-Diabetes Think Tank. Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Faye Forsyth,Cynthia A Lamendola
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For better or for worse: When chatbots influence human emotions and behaviours. Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Philip Moons
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The effects of internet-based cognitive behavior therapy for depression in cardiovascular disease on symptoms of anxiety: A secondary analysis of a randomized trial Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-18 Mats Westas, Ghassan Mourad, Gerhard Andersson, Johan Lundgren, Peter Johansson
Aims The aims of this study were to evaluate: (I) the short- and long-term effects of the internet-based cognitive behavior (iCBT) program on symptoms of distress and fear disorder in CVD patients, and (II) the association between changes in depression and changes in symptoms of distress and fear disorder from baseline to 12-months follow-up. Methods and results Secondary analysis of data collected
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Patients’ perspective of quality-of-care and its correlation to quality-of-life following spontaneous coronary artery dissection Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Quan Dang, Barbara Murphy, Robert M Graham, Aniket Puri, Sarah Ford, Simone Marschner, James J H Chong, Sarah Zaman
Aim Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an under-recognised cause of myocardial infarction. We aimed to investigate SCAD survivors’ perceptions of their quality-of-care and its relationship to quality-of-life. Methods and results An anonymous survey was distributed online to SCAD survivors involved in Australian SCAD support groups, with 172 (95.3% female, mean age 52.6 ± 9.2 years) participants
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The role of nurse-led intervention to empower patients in cardiovascular disease care. Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Lemma N Bulto,Jeroen M Hendriks
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Patient concern regarding bleeding side effects from oral anticoagulation therapy for atrial fibrillation: An analysis from the multicenter KiCS-AF registry. Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-11 Ikuko Ueda,Shun Kohsaka,Nobuhiro Ikemura,Takehiro Kimura,Yoshinori Katsumata,Ryo Takemura,Masahiro Suzuki,Seiji Takatsuki,Daisuke Koide,Keiichi Fukuda
AIMS The purpose of this study is to utilize PROs to determine the percentage of patients concerned about mild to moderate bleeding side effects of anticoagulants. METHODS AND RESULTS We consecutively enrolled 3,312 newly diagnosed or referred patients for atrial fibrillation (AF) management from 11 sites within the Keio interhospital Cardiovascular Studies-Atrial Fibrillation Registry between September
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My experience as a woman with chest pain. Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 D Schmidt
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Association between walking speed early after admission and all-cause death and/or readmission in patients with acute decompensated heart failure Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Kohei Nozaki, Nobuaki Hamazaki, Kentaro Kamiya, Shota Uchida, Takumi Noda, Kensuke Ueno, Kazuki Hotta, Emi Maekawa, Atsuhiko Matsunaga, Minako Yamaoka-Tojo, Junya Ako
Aim Patients with heart failure (HF) frequently experience decreased physical function, including walking speed. Slower walking speed is associated with poorer prognosis. However, most of these reports focused on patients with stable HF, and the relationship between walking speed in acute phase and clinical outcomes is unclear. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the associations between walking speed
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The association between perception of noise from a mechanical heart valve and symptoms of anxiety and depression Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Lena N Dehli, Tone M Norekvål, Rune Haaverstad, Geir Egil Eide, Kjersti Oterhals
Aim Patients with symptomatic aortic valve stenosis are efficiently treated by aortic valve replacement (AVR), using a biological or mechanical valve. For some patients with mechanical valves, the metallic clicking sound may be problematic. The aim of this study was to investigate the perceived disturbance from the sound of a mechanical valve and the association between noise perception and symptoms
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Radial Artery Occlusion after Coronary Angiography with Trans Radial Access A nurse led study employing duplex ultrasonography and the reverse Barbeau test. Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Ulrika Johansson, Kjetil Isaksen, Ingvild Dalen, Alf Inge Larsen
Aims Trans-radial access (TRA) is the recommended approach for coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Radial artery occlusion (RAO) is the most common complication. We examined the incidence of RAO by means of duplex ultrasonography (DUSG) and the reverse Barbeau test (RBT), after TRA in a clinical setting using conventional compression dressings to achieve haemostasis.
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Development and validation of osteoporosis risk assessment score, ORAS, in heart failure patients: comparison with the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool for Asians (OSTA) Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-26 Ryo Numazawa, Satoshi Katano, Toshiyuki Yano, Masayuki Koyama, Ryohei Nagaoka, Yusuke Fujisawa, Kotaro Yamano, Suguru Honma, Katsuhiko Ohori, Hidemichi Kouzu, Masaki Katayose, Masato Furuhashi, Kazufumi Tsuchihashi, Akiyoshi Hashimoto
Aim Osteoporosis is prevalent and is associated with poor prognosis in heart failure (HF) patients. However, bone mineral density (BMD) measurement by a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan is not always available in a daily clinical setting and large-scale population-based studies. Methods A single-center, cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 387 patients (median age: 77
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Digital Healthcare Consumption - Lessons about online information. Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Faye Forsyth,Philip Moons
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Vulnerability to environmental and climatic health provocations among women and men hospitalised with chronic heart disease: Insights from the RESILIENCE TRIAL cohort Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Simon Stewart, Sheila K Patel, Terase F Lancefield, Thalys S Rodrigues, Nicholas Doumtsis, Ashleigh Jess, Emily-Rose Vaughan-Fowler, Yih-Kai Chan, Jay Ramchand, Paul A Yates, Jason C Kwong, Christine F McDonald, Louise M Burrell
Aims We aimed to recruit a representative cohort of women and men with multimorbid chronic heart disease as part of a trial testing an innovative, nurse-coordinated, multi-faceted intervention to lower rehospitalisation and death by addressing areas of vulnerability to external challenges to their health. Methods and Results The prospective, randomised open, blinded end-point RESILIENCE Trial recruited
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Early mobilisation after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Observational cohort study Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Sandra B Lauck, Maggie Yu, Carrie Bancroft, Britt Borregaard, Jopie Polderman, Anna L Stephenson, Eric Durand, Mariama Akodad, David Meier, Holly Andrews, Leslie Achtem, Erin Tang, David A Wood, Janarthanan Sathananthan, John G Webb
Aim Early mobilisation is associated with improved outcomes in hospitalised older patients. We sought to determine the effect of a nurse-led protocol on mobilisation 4 hours after transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) across different units of care. Methods and Results We conducted a prospective observational cohort single centre study of consecutive patients. We implemented a
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Using ChatGPT and Google Bard to improve the readability of written patient information: A proof-of-concept Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-21 Philip Moons, Liesbet Van Bulck
Patient information materials often tend to be written at a reading level that is too advanced for patients. In this proof-of-concept study, we used ChatGPT and Google Bard to reduce the reading level of three selected patient information sections from scientific journals. ChatGPT successfully improved readability. However, it could not achieve the recommended sixth-grade reading level. Bard reached
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Health literacy, numeracy, graph literacy, and digital literacy: An overview of definitions, evaluation methods, and best practices Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Meghan Reading Turchioe, Sabrina Mangal
Health literacy is an important skill for people receiving care. Those with limited literacy face disparities in their care and health outcomes when strategies for addressing literacy are not used when delivering health information. In this article, we introduce the importance of considering health literacy, defining it and related concepts including numeracy, graph literacy, and digital literacy,
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Spatial methods for measuring access to health care Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 H Beks, S M Wood, R A Clark, V L Versace
Access to health care is a universal human right and key indicator of health system performance. Spatial access encompasses geographic factors mediating with the accessibility and availability of health services. Equity of health service access is a global issue, which includes access to the specialised nursing workforce. Nursing research applying spatial methods is in its infancy. Given the use of
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The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Recovery from Cardiac Surgery Over Time: Results of the Cardiaccovid Study from three Uk National Lockdowns Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Julie Sanders, Emma Beaumont, Matthew Dodd, Sarah E Murray, Gareth Owens, Alan Berry, Edward Hyde, Teofila Bueser, Tim Clayton, Aung Ye Oo
This prospective study (clinicaltrials.gov NCT04366167) explores health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-5L), event-related distress (IES-R) and depression (CES-D) after cardiac surgery during the three UK national COVID-19 lockdowns. Overall, 253 patients participated (lockdown one n = 196; two n = 45; three n = 12) completing the above-mentioned questionnaires at baseline, one week after discharge
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Patients’ experiences of in-hospital telemetry monitoring – a qualitative analysis Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-15 Marianne Sætrang Holm, Nina Fålun, Bjørn Bendz, Bengt Fridlund, Jørund Langørgen, Trond R Pettersen, Kristin E Sandau, Tone M Norekvål
Aim In-hospital telemetry monitoring has been an integrated part of arrhythmia monitoring for decades. A substantial proportion of patients require arrhythmia monitoring during stays in non-intensive care units. However, studies exploring patients’ experiences of telemetry monitoring are scarce. Therefore, the aim was to explore and describe patients’ experiences of in-hospital telemetry monitoring
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Prognostic role of sarcopenia on major adverse cardiac events among patients who underwent successful percutaneous coronary intervention: A retrospective cohort study Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Nurs. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Mi Hwa Won, Kyeong Ho Yun, Heeseon Kim, Youn-Jung Son
Aims We investigated the prevalence of sarcopenia and its influence on 1-year major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in patients after successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods and results This retrospective medical record review using purposive sampling was conducted at a tertiary care university hospital in Korea. Medical records of a total of 303 patients (≥ 40 years) who underwent