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- Prasun, Marilyn A., et al.
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Perceptions of changes in practice patterns and patient care among heart failure nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 2022
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In: Heart & Lung. - : MOSBY-ELSEVIER. - 0147-9563 .- 1527-3288. ; 52, s. 152-158
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background: The Coronavirus (COVID-19) had a profound impact on the delivery of care in both hospital and outpatient settings across the United States. Patients with heart failure (HF) and healthcare providers had to abruptly adapt. Objective: To describe how the COVID-19 pandemic affected practice patterns of HF nurses. Methods: Practicing HF nurses completed a cross-sectional, anonymous, web-based survey of perceptions of HF practice. Analyses involved descriptive and comparative statistics. Results: Of 171 nurses who completed surveys, outpatient HF visits decreased and 63.2% added telehealth visits. Despite spending about 29 min educating patients during visits, 27.5% of nurses perceived that the pandemic decreased patients abilities to provide optimal self-care. Nurses reported decreased ability to collect objective data (62.4%; n = 78), although subjective assessment stayed the same (41.6%; n = 52). Conclusion: Nurses practice patterns provided insight into patient care changes made during COVID-19. Most core components of HF management were retained, but methods of delivery during the pandemic differed. (C) 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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- Stamp, Kelly D., et al.
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Nursing research in heart failure care: a position statement of the american association of heart failure nurses (AAHFN)
- 2018
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In: Heart & Lung. - : MOSBY-ELSEVIER. - 0147-9563 .- 1527-3288. ; 47:2, s. 169-175
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background: Heart Failure (HF) is a public health problem globally affecting approximately 6 million in the United States. Objectives: A tailored position statement was developed by the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN) and their Research Consortium to assist researchers, funding institutions and policymakers with improving HF clinical advancements and outcomes. Methods: A comprehensive review was conducted using multiple search terms in various combinations to describe gaps in HF nursing science. Based on gaps described in the literature, the AAHFN made recommendations for future areas of research in HF. Results: Nursing has made positive contributions through disease management interventions, however, quality, rigorous research is needed to improve the lives of patients and families while advancing nursing science. Conclusions: Advancing HF science is critical to managing and improving patient outcomes while promoting the nursing profession. Based on this review, the AAHFN is putting forth a call to action for research designs that promote validity, sustainability, and funding of future nursing research. (C) 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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