Year: 2022
Type: review
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: Heart failure (HF) is the most prevalent and familiar cardiovascular disease state with a high level of complexity, and it occurs at the end of most cardiovascular diseases. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, HF still has several adverse outcomes. A healthy lifestyle and disease management comprise self-care, self-care significantly reduces burdens related to HF, and treatment outcomes are improved. \n \nIn contrast, poor self-care behaviors contribute to HF and adverse health outcomes. HF treatment requires long-term self-care behaviors; otherwise, patient, family, and healthcare system outcomes will be detrimental. So, to enhance their self-care abilities, nurses must demonstrate the importance of adequate education. This study aims to evaluate evidence regarding self-care education for HF and to gain new knowledge that will be passed on to patient nurses and nursing practice to improve care for patients with Heart Failure. \n \nA systematic literature review is conducted in addition to a systematic process. Three databases were used in this study: CINAHL, MEDLINE, and SpringerLink. Even so, each of these articles was published in a different year and had a different perspective; however, they are appropriate to answer the research questions: - What are the roles of nurses in enhancing self-care among HF patients? What are the challenges nurses encounter in utilizing self-care education for HF patients? \n \nThe study result makes it clear that nurses play an essential role in reducing mortality, morbidity, and re-hospitalization of patients with HF by providing counseling, education, and advocating self-care. Furthermore, the study found that patients must be closely involved in their treatment regimen to improve their quality of life. In this case, the nurse must facilitate the patient's participation in the treatment process to improve treatment results by promoting self-care. That's why it is also necessary to continuously update guidelines and standard lifestyles through nurses' intervention and support. The study's second research question shows that providing self-care education is difficult sometimes. Because nurses face various challenges and obstacles in providing patient education, but it is possible to overcome if nurses implement alternative strategies and educate patients on self-care. To gain positive and effective clinical outcomes and overcome potential barriers, nurses must provide each self-care education program separately.
Source: Theseus (Ammattikorkeakoulujen)
Author: Saha, Sukanta
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6987051793