Gender differences in reasons patients delay in seeking treatment for acute myocardial infarction symptoms
Patients (n=194) with confirmed acute myocardial infarction (AMI) were interviewed to
determine sociodemographic, clinical, social, behavioral, cognitive and emotional factors that …
determine sociodemographic, clinical, social, behavioral, cognitive and emotional factors that …
A text messaging intervention to promote medication adherence for patients with coronary heart disease: a randomized controlled trial
LG Park, J Howie-Esquivel, ML Chung… - Patient education and …, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective Pharmacologic treatment for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD)
is critical to prevent adverse clinical outcomes. In a randomized controlled trial, we …
is critical to prevent adverse clinical outcomes. In a randomized controlled trial, we …
Predictors of medication adherence using a multidimensional adherence model in patients with heart failure
BACKGROUND: Medication adherence in heart failure (HF) is a crucial but poorly understood
phenomenon. The purpose of this study was to explore factors contributing to medication …
phenomenon. The purpose of this study was to explore factors contributing to medication …
The effects of depressive symptoms and anxiety on quality of life in patients with heart failure and their spouses: Testing dyadic dynamics using Actor–Partner …
BACKGROUND: Depressive symptoms and anxiety are common in heart failure patients as
well as their spousal caregivers. However, it is not known whether their emotional distress …
well as their spousal caregivers. However, it is not known whether their emotional distress …
Comparison of prevalence of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and hostility in elderly patients with heart failure, myocardial infarction, and a coronary artery bypass …
OBJECTIVE: This study sought to compare the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and
hostility among 3 clinically diverse elderly cardiac patient cohorts and a reference group of …
hostility among 3 clinically diverse elderly cardiac patient cohorts and a reference group of …
Gender differences in and factors related to self-care behaviors: a cross-sectional, correlational study of patients with heart failure
BACKGROUND: Although self-care may reduce exacerbations of heart failure, reported
rates of effective self-care in patients with heart failure are low. Modifiable factors, including …
rates of effective self-care in patients with heart failure are low. Modifiable factors, including …
Predictors of NCLEX-RN success in a baccalaureate nursing program as a foundation for remediation
…, BL Kirkpatrick, SK Frazier, ML Chung… - Journal of Nursing …, 2003 - journals.healio.com
This study evaluated students' demographic and nursing program variables and standardized
test scores to determine whether significant differences existed between students who …
test scores to determine whether significant differences existed between students who …
Three gram sodium intake is associated with longer event-free survival only in patients with advanced heart failure
BACKGROUND: There is limited evidence to support the recommendation that patients with
heart failure (HF) restrict sodium intake. The purpose of this study was to compare …
heart failure (HF) restrict sodium intake. The purpose of this study was to compare …
Psychometrics of the PHQ-9 as a measure of depressive symptoms in patients with heart failure
Background Depression in patients with heart failure commonly goes undiagnosed and
untreated. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a simple, valid measure of depressive …
untreated. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a simple, valid measure of depressive …
Vulnerabilities of patients recovering from an exacerbation of chronic heart failure
BACKGROUND: Many rehospitalizations for heart failure (HF) are preventable as they are
precipitated by modifiable factors. High early readmission rates suggest that patients …
precipitated by modifiable factors. High early readmission rates suggest that patients …