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The influence of illness acceptance on the adherence to pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy in patients with hypertension
Conclusions: (1) Correlation analysis shows that illness acceptance is an important factor contributing to a higher level of adherence to non-pharmacological therapy of hypertension (total index of health behaviours: healthy eating habits, preventive behaviours, positive mental attitude, health practice) but has no influence on adherence to pharmacological treatment. (2) Female gender, higher levels of education, and the short duration of the disease significantly improve patients’ adherence to the prescribed pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy of hypertension. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jankowska-Polanska, B., Blicharska, K., Uchmanowicz, I., Morisky, D. E. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

New non-invasive method for early detection of metabolic syndrome in the working population
Conclusions: The early detection of metabolic syndrome in a healthy population is possible through non-invasive methods, based on anthropometric indicators such as waist–height ratio and blood pressure. This method has a high degree of predictive validity and its use can be recommended in any healthcare context. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Romero-Saldana, M., Fuentes-Jimenez, F. J., Vaquero-Abellan, M., Alvarez-Fernandez, C., Molina-Recio, G., Lopez-Miranda, J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Evaluation of a Coping Effectiveness Training intervention in patients with chronic heart failure - a randomized controlled trial
Conclusion: CET intervention was found to increase sense of control over the illness in the short term. Psychosocial support programmes, like CET, for patients with CHF is currently lacking evidence for implementing in clinical practice. However, the results provide a basis for future studies with a modified CET intervention design and increased study size. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Nahlen Bose, C., Persson, H., Björling, G., Ljunggren, G., Elfström, M. L., Saboonchi, F. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Sense of coherence does not moderate the relationship between the perceived impact of stress on health and self-rated health in adults with congenital heart disease
Conclusions: Our findings support the need for further research on the perceived impact of stress on health. Such insights can be valuable for developing interventions aimed at reducing the negative health consequences of stress in patients with congenital heart disease. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Apers, S., Sevenants, L., Budts, W., Luyckx, K., Moons, P. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Impact of long-term stress in Takotsubo syndrome: Experience of patients
Conclusions: These findings indicated that long-term stressful circumstances may cause vulnerability to acute psychological or physical stressors and, subsequently, to the onset of Takotsubo syndrome. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Wallström, S., Ulin, K., Määttä, S., Omerovic, E., Ekman, I. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

What is a good educator? A qualitative study on the perspective of individuals with coronary heart disease
Conclusions: The patients perceived the capability of building trust and tailoring the education to the individual as the most prominent characteristics of a good educator. Training skills that facilitate patients’ trust, being observant of the patient and his learning needs and adjusting the patient education to individual needs and situations should be key objectives in health professionals’ training in patient education. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Svavarsdottir, M. H., Sigurdardottir, A. K., Steinsbekk, A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Poor self-rated health predicts mortality in patients with stable chronic heart failure
Conclusion: Poor self-rated health predicts mortality in our long-term follow-up of patients with stable chronic heart failure, even after adjustment for established risk predictors. We encourage clinicians to capture patient-reported self-rated health routinely as an easy to assess, clinically meaningful measure and pay extra attention when self-rated health is poor. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Inkrot, S., Lainscak, M., Edelmann, F., Loncar, G., Stankovic, I., Celic, V., Apostolovic, S., Tahirovic, E., Trippel, T., Herrmann-Lingen, C., Gelbrich, G., Düngen, H.-D. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Patients goals, resources, and barriers to future change: A qualitative study of patient reflections at hospital discharge after myocardial infarction
Conclusions and implications: There is a need for a different approach to communicating with MI patients at the time of discharge. Person-centred care that allows personal narratives to emerge may enable health-care professionals to offer more individualised guidance to MI patients that will help them cope with the everyday challenges they experience after discharge. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Falun, N., Fridlund, B., Schaufel, M. A., Schei, E., Norekval, T. M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Factors influencing the decision of older adults to be assessed for transcatheter aortic valve implantation: An exploratory study
Conclusions: The decision to undergo TAVI eligibility assessment is multifaceted and complex. Programmatic processes of care must be in place to facilitate appropriate and patient-centered decision making and access to TAVI. Strategies are required to mitigate the risks associated with the rapid deterioration of severe aortic stenosis, address patient and referring physicians’ education needs, and provide individualised care and equitable access. Future research must focus on patients’ experiences throughout the trajectory of TAVI care. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Lauck, S. B., Baumbusch, J., Achtem, L., Forman, J. M., Carroll, S. L., Cheung, A., Ye, J., Wood, D. A., Webb, J. G. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Anxiety in chronic heart failure and the risk of increased hospitalisations and mortality: A systematic review
Conclusions: It is possible that anxiety does predict hospitalisations in chronic heart failure populations, however further research is required to confirm this observation. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Vongmany, J., Hickman, L. D., Lewis, J., Newton, P. J., Phillips, J. L. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

The Science Committee of the Council of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions: Moving forward
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Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Kjellström, B., Lee, G., Khatib, R., Mahrer-Imhof, R., Moons, P., Noureddine, S., ODonnell, S., Strömberg, A., Svavarsdottir, M. H., Jaarsma, T. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Fatigue, dyspnea, and intermittent symptoms are associated with treatment-seeking delay for symptoms of atrial fibrillation before diagnosis
Conclusion: Experiencing fatigue, dyspnea and intermittent symptoms produced symptom representations and emotional and behavioral responses associated with treatment-seeking delay. There is a critical need to develop and test educational interventions to increase awareness of the spectrum and characteristics of AF symptoms and appropriate treatment-seeking behaviors. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - September 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: McCabe, P. J., Rhudy, L. M., Chamberlain, A. M., DeVon, H. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Can nurse-led preoperative education reduce anxiety and postoperative complications of patients undergoing cardiac surgery?
Conclusion: Preoperative education delivered by nurses reduced anxiety and postoperative complications of patients undergoing cardiac surgery, but it was not effective in reducing readmissions or length of stay. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - September 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Kalogianni, A., Almpani, P., Vastardis, L., Baltopoulos, G., Charitos, C., Brokalaki, H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The relationship between language proficiency and surgical length of stay following cardiac bypass surgery
Conclusion: When compared with English-proficient patients, limited English-proficient patients had greater infection rates, which were associated with longer length of stay. These findings warrant examination of the mechanisms through which post-operative infections are acquired by limited English-proficient patients. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - September 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Tang, E. W., Go, J., Kwok, A., Leung, B., Lauck, S., Wong, S. T., Taipale, P. G., Ratner, P. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Early physical training and psycho-educational intervention for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. The SheppHeart randomized 2 x 2 factorial clinical pilot trial
Conclusion: Comprehensive phase one rehabilitation combining physical exercise and psycho-education in coronary artery bypass graft patients shows reasonably high inclusion, feasibility and safety. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - September 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Hojskov, I. E., Moons, P., Hansen, N. V., Greve, H., Olsen, D. B., Cour, S. L., Glud, C., Winkel, P., Lindschou, J., Egerod, I., Christensen, A. V., Berg, S. K. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research