A curriculum for heart failure nurses: an expert opinion of the Section of Nursing and Medical Technicians and the Heart Failure Working Group of the Polish Cardiac Society

Uchmanowicz, Izabella; Lisiak, Magdalena; Lelonek, Małgorzata; Jankowska, Ewa A.; Pawlak, Agnieszka; Jaroch, Joanna; Kolasa, Jolanta; Hetman, Piotr; Straburzyńska‐Migaj, Ewa; Czapla, Krystyna; Nessler, Jadwiga

doi:10.33963/kp.15405

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“…These factors affect the complexity of care and may affect self-care behaviors. As emphasized in “A curriculum for heart failure nurses”, the need to optimize the care of patients diagnosed with HF is one of the biggest challenges in modern cardiology, and patient supervision, including education focused on self-care, will be reflected in improved adherence and rehospitalization rates, among other things [ 8 , 9 ].…”

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The Level of Self-Care among Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

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Introduction: In a long-term approach to the treatment of heart failure, importance is given to the process of self-care management and behaviors. The number of rehospitalizations and unscheduled medical visits can be reduced by actively engaging patients in the self-care process. Methods: The study included 403 patients with chronic heart failure (mean LVEF 40.53%), hospitalized in the Cardiology Department. Medical record analysis and a self-report questionnaire were used to obtain basic sociodemographic and clinical data. The European Heart Failure Self-care Behavior Scale, revised into a nine-item scale (EHFScBS-9), was used to evaluate self-care behavior. Results: Analysis of the EHFSc-9 self-care behavior scale showed that the mean score was 49.55 out of 100 possible points (SD = 22.07). Univariate analysis revealed that significant (p < 0.05) negative predictors of the EHFScB-9 self-care scale included: male sex (b = −5146), hospitalizations in the last year (b = −5488), NYHA class II (b = −11,797) and NYHA IV class (b = −15,196). The multivariate linear regression model showed that a significant (p ˂ 0.05) negative predictor of the EHFScB-9 self-care scale was male sex (b = −5.575). Conclusions: Patients with chronic HF achieve near optimal self-care behavior outcomes. A patient prepared to engage with self-care will have fewer rehospitalizations and a better quality of life.

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The Level of Self-Care among Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

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“…Cardiological rehabilitation, appropriate education, and planning of optimal therapy, and assistance in complying with behavioral recommendations lead to reduced future events [ 15 ]. Preparation of the patient for independent functioning after the myocardial infraction allows for a return to daily life and increases acceptance of illness [ 15 , 16 ].…”

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Readiness for Discharge from Hospital after Myocardial Infarction: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Myocardial infarction (MI) is a common cause of cardiovascular deaths. Education of patients with myocardial infarctions essential to prevent further cardiovascular events and reduce the risk of mortality. The study aimed to evaluate the associations between patients’ readiness for hospital discharge after myocardial infarction, acceptance of illness, social, demographic, and clinical factors. The study used a cross-sectional design and included 102 patients, who were hospitalized for myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Two questionnaires were used: The Readiness for Hospital Discharge After Myocardial Infarction Scale (RHD-MIS) and Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS). Low readiness characterized nearly half of patients (47.06%), 27.45% of patients showed an intermediate level of readiness, while 25.49% of patients had high readiness. Readiness for hospital discharge was higher among younger patients, respondents living in relationships, living with a family, with tertiary or secondary education, and professionally active. Acceptance of illness was higher among male patients, respondents living in relationships, and family, with secondary education and professionally active. The AIS score positively correlated with readiness for hospital discharge.

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“…Self-care is an important part of heart failure management [5][6][7]. Riegel et al define self-care in heart failure as a naturalistic decision-making process that influences the actions that maintain physiological stability (maintenance), and facilitate the perception of symptoms (symptom perception) and response to symptoms (management) when they occur.…”

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