Caregivers’ contributions to heart failure self-care: A systematic review

2014262 citationsReviewbronze Open Access

Authors

Harleah G. Buck · Pennsylvania State University

Karen Harkness · McMaster University

Rachel K. Wion · Pennsylvania State University

Sandra Carroll · Population Health Research Institute

Tammy Cosman · Hamilton Health Sciences

Sharon Kaasalainen · McMaster University

Jennifer Kryworuchko

Abstract

To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review to examine CGs' contributions in depth. Informal caregivers play a major role in HF self-care. Longitudinal research is needed to examine the impact of CGs' contributions on patient self-care outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Heart Failure Treatment and Management Nursing care and research Family and Disability Support Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Volume 14, Issue 1, pp. 79-89

DOI: 10.1177/1474515113518434

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