Symptomatology and Coping Resources Predict Self-Care Behaviors in Middle to Older Age Patients with Heart Failure
Joint Authors
Graven, Lucinda J.
Grant, Joan S.
Gordon, Glenna
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Symptoms of heart failure (HF) and coping resources, such as social support and social problem-solving, may influence self-care behaviors.
Research regarding the influence of HF symptomatology characteristics and components of social support and social problem-solving on self-care is limited.
Objective.
To identify predictors of HF self-care behaviors using characteristics of HF symptomatology, components of social support and social problem-solving, and demographic and clinical factors.
Methods.
Using a cross-sectional, correlational predictive design, a convenience sample (N=201) of outpatients with HF answered self-report surveys.
Multiple linear regression with stepwise variable selection was conducted.
Results.
Six predictors of HF self-care were identified: race, symptom frequency, symptom-related interference with enjoyment of life, New York Heart Association Class HF, rational problem-solving style, and social network (β=34.265, R2=0.19, P=0.001).
Conclusions.
Assessing the influence of race on self-care behaviors in middle to older age patients with HF is important.
Clinical assessment that focuses on symptom frequency, symptom-related interference with enjoyment of life, and HF Class might also impact self-care behaviors in this population.
Rational problem-solving skills used and evaluation of the size of and satisfaction with one’s social network may be appropriate when assessing self-care.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Graven, Lucinda J.& Grant, Joan S.& Gordon, Glenna. 2015. Symptomatology and Coping Resources Predict Self-Care Behaviors in Middle to Older Age Patients with Heart Failure. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075483
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Graven, Lucinda J.…[et al.]. Symptomatology and Coping Resources Predict Self-Care Behaviors in Middle to Older Age Patients with Heart Failure. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075483
American Medical Association (AMA)
Graven, Lucinda J.& Grant, Joan S.& Gordon, Glenna. Symptomatology and Coping Resources Predict Self-Care Behaviors in Middle to Older Age Patients with Heart Failure. Nursing Research and Practice. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075483
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1075483