scholarly journals Characterizing the role of, and physical and emotional burden on caregivers of patients with heart failure: Results from a cross-sectional survey in Japan

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 379-385
Author(s):  
Erika Hayashi ◽  
Hironobu Mitani ◽  
Hiroki Murayama ◽  
Toshihisa Anzai ◽  
Rachel Studer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emotional Burden ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure

Caregiver burden of patients with heart failure with a left-ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than or equal to 60%: a cross-sectional survey in the EU

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Lahoz ◽  
S Corda ◽  
C Proudfoot ◽  
A.F Fonseca ◽  
S Cotton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Nyha Class ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Left Ventricular Ejection ◽  
Funding Source ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Private Company ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure

Abstract Background and purpose The majority of patients with heart failure (HF) have difficulties in independently carrying out activities of daily living and hence, require support from caregivers (CGs). This study assessed the quality of life (QoL) of CGs of HF patients with sub-normal LVEF (≤60%). Methods A cross-sectional survey of HF patients and their CGs was conducted in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. Cardiologists and primary care physicians completed patient record forms (PRF) between June and November 2019. Caregivers of the same patients were invited to complete a caregiver self-completion survey, which included the Family Caregiver QoL Scale (FAMQOL) and EQ-5D. Patient demographics were derived from PRFs. Results 361 CGs (73.1% female, mean age: 58.8 yrs) and HF patients (39.9% female, mean age: 71.2 yrs) were included. 58.2% of the CGs were spouses, 23.4% a child of the patient. On average, CGs devoted 20 hrs/week in the care of HF patients; this CG time increased from 12 to 26 hrs/week with NYHA class I to III/IV of the HF patient. Further, anxiety/stress was experienced overall by 29/31% of CGs which increased from 27/17% for NYHA I to 40/41% for NYHA III/IV of the HF patient (Table 1). Conclusions Caregivers of patients with HF and LVEF ≤60% spend a significant amount of time to provide daily support to HF patients. Patients with progressive disease were older, more polymorbid and had a higher disease duration. These factors likely contributed towards increased caregiver burden of HF patients with increased NYHA class. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: Private company. Main funding source(s): Novartis Pharma AG

Health literacy among caregivers of patients with heart failure: A multicentre cross‐sectional survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 859-865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Della Pelle ◽  
Vincenzo Orsatti ◽  
Francesco Cipollone ◽  
Giancarlo Cicolini
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure

scholarly journals Care pathways and treatment patterns for patients with heart failure in China: results from a cross-sectional survey

2018 ◽  
Vol Volume 12 ◽  
pp. 2311-2321 ◽  
Author(s):  
James DS Jackson ◽  
Sarah E Cotton ◽  
Sara Bruce Wirta ◽  
Catia C Proenca ◽  
Milun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Treatment Patterns ◽  
Care Pathways ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure

scholarly journals Why do so few patients with heart failure participate in cardiac rehabilitation? A cross-sectional survey from England, Wales and Northern Ireland

BMJ Open ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. e000787 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasnain M Dalal ◽  
Jennifer Wingham ◽  
Joanne Palmer ◽  
Rod Taylor ◽  
Corinna Petre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure ◽  
Do So

Testing the Strain Theory of Suicide – The Moderating Role of Social Support

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Lew ◽  
Ksenia Chistopolskaya ◽  
Yanzheng Liu ◽  
Mansor Abu Talib ◽  
Olga Mitina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Strain Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Strains ◽  
Moderating Role

Abstract. Background: According to the strain theory of suicide, strains, resulting from conflicting and competing pressures in an individual's life, are hypothesized to precede suicide. But social support is an important factor that can mitigate strains and lessen their input in suicidal behavior. Aims: This study was designed to assess the moderating role of social support in the relation between strain and suicidality. Methods: A sample of 1,051 employees were recruited in Beijing, the capital of China, through an online survey. Moderation analysis was performed using SPSS PROCESS Macro. Social support was measured with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and strains were assessed with the Psychological Strains Scale. Results: Psychological strains are a good predictor of suicidality, and social support, a basic need for each human being, moderates and decreases the effects of psychological strains on suicidality. Limitations: The cross-sectional survey limited the extent to which conclusions about causal relationships can be drawn. Furthermore, the results may not be generalized to the whole of China because of its diversity. Conclusion: Social support has a tendency to mitigate the effects of psychological strains on suicidality.

Sleep Reactivity and Psychological Health in Normal Sleepers: the moderating role of stress

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason G. Ellis ◽  
Sarah Allen ◽  
Michael Perlis ◽  
Michael Grandner ◽  
Maria Gardani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Events ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Public Health Campaign ◽  
Health Campaign ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dysfunctional Cognitions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

The aim of the present study was to determine whether normal sleepers with vulnerability to insomnia, via high sleep reactivity, demonstrate more sleep-related dysfunctional cognitions and behaviours and poorer psychological health compared to those who are not vulnerable. Further, the influence of stress on the relationship between sleep reactivity and psychological health was also examined. A cross-sectional survey of 737 young adult ‘normal’ sleepers from the general population was undertaken. Results indicated normal sleepers vulnerable to insomnia demonstrated more sleep-related dysfunctional cognitions and behaviours as well as poorer psychological health compared to those not vulnerable. Furthermore, the relationship between sleep reactivity and psychological health was moderated by perceived stress over the previous month and life events over the previous year. Therefore, identifying and supporting those who are vulnerable to insomnia may be a fruitful avenue for preventative public health campaign to mitigate both insomnia and poor psychological health.

Prognostic role of myocardial work in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction treated by sacubitril/valsartan

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Galli ◽  
Y Bouali ◽  
C Laurin ◽  
A Gallard ◽  
A Hubert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Ejection Fraction ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Reduced Ejection Fraction ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure ◽  
Increase Risk ◽  
Echocardiographic Examination ◽  
Constructive Work

Abstract Background The non-invasive assessment of myocardial work (MW) by pressure-strain loops analysis (PSL) is a relative new tool for the evaluation of myocardial performance. Sacubitril/Valsartan is a treatment for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) which has a spectacular effect on the reduction of cardiovascular events (MACEs). Purposes of this study were to evaluate 1) the short and medium term effect of Sacubitril/Valsartan treatment on MW parameters; 2) the prognostic value of MW in this specific group of patients. Methods 79 patients with HFrEF (mean age: 66±12 years; LV ejection fraction: 28±9%) were prospectively included in the study and treated with Sacubitril/Valsartan. Echocardiographic examination was performed at baseline, and after 6- and 12-month of therapy with Sacubitril/Valsartan. Results Sacubitril/Valsartan significantly increased global myocardial constructive work (CW) (1023±449 vs 1424±484 mmHg%, p<0.0001) and myocardial work efficiency (WE) [87 (78–90) vs 90 (86–95), p<0.0001]. During FU (2.6±0.9 years), MACEs occurred in 13 (16%) patients. After correction for LV size, LVEF and WE, CW was the only predictor of MACEs (Table 1). A CW<910 mmHg (AUC=0.81, p<0.0001, Figure 1A) identified patients at particularly increase risk of MACEs [HR 11.09 (1.45–98.94), p=0.002, log-rank test p<0.0001] (Figure 1 B). Conclusions In patients with HFrEF who receive a comprehensive background beta-blocker and mineral-corticoid receptor antagonist therapy, Sacubitril/Valsartan induces a significant improvement of myocardial CW and WE. In this population, the estimation of CW before the initiation of Sacubitril/Valsartan therapy allows the prediction of MACEs. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None

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