Jeonghwa Han, Jooyeon Park, Hyunwook Kang, Hyung Lee, Nahyun Kim
{"title":"The Effect of a Biofeedback-Based Integrated Program on Improving Orthostatic Hypotension in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Jeonghwa Han, Jooyeon Park, Hyunwook Kang, Hyung Lee, Nahyun Kim","doi":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001026","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001026","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is prevalent among community-dwelling older adults and is associated with multiple negative health outcomes. Older adults are susceptible to developing OH because aging alters autonomic nervous system function. Biofeedback is a noninvasive, nonpharmacological intervention that can modulate autonomic nervous system dysfunction in older adults.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Our aim in this study was to examine the effect of a biofeedback-based integrated program on community-dwelling older adults with OH.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a controlled pilot study. Community-dwelling older adults 65 years or older who had nonneurogenic OH were eligible. Data from 51 participants, comprising 27 in the intervention group and 24 in the control group, were analyzed. Weekly biofeedback-based integrated program consisting of biofeedback training along with group education about behavioral modification, physical activities, and telephone counseling was provided for 12 weeks. Orthostatic hypotension was evaluated by measuring the drop in systolic and diastolic blood pressure after postural changes. Autonomic nervous system function was measured using heart rate variability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the indicators of heart rate variability, total power ( P = .037) and low frequency ( P = .017) increased significantly, suggesting that autonomic function improved. Severity of orthostatic symptoms ( P < .001) and drops in systolic ( P = .003) and diastolic ( P = .012) blood pressure after postural changes decreased significantly in the intervention group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Biofeedback-based integrated program was effective in improving autonomic nervous system function and alleviated OH. Therefore, biofeedback-based integrated program should be tested in a larger randomized controlled study with long-term follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":54868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"E24-E36"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10116918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Karolina Ho, Gopika K Ganesh, Shelvin Prasad, Thomas J Hoffmann, Amy Larsen, Cass Sandoval, Sarah Berger, Hildy Schell-Chaple, Fabio Badilini, Lynda A Mackin, Michele M Pelter
{"title":"Agreement of Computerized QT and QTc Interval Measurements Between Both Bedside and Expert Nurses Using Electronic Calipers.","authors":"Karolina Ho, Gopika K Ganesh, Shelvin Prasad, Thomas J Hoffmann, Amy Larsen, Cass Sandoval, Sarah Berger, Hildy Schell-Chaple, Fabio Badilini, Lynda A Mackin, Michele M Pelter","doi":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001048","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001048","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In hospitalized patients, QT/QTc (heart rate corrected) prolongation on the electrocardiogram (ECG) increases the risk of torsade de pointes. Manual measurements are time-consuming and often inaccurate. Some bedside monitors automatically and continuously measure QT/QTc; however, the agreement between computerized versus nurse-measured values has not been evaluated.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to examine the agreement between computerized QT/QTc and bedside and expert nurses who used electronic calipers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a prospective observational study in 3 intensive care units. Up to 2 QT/QTc measurements (milliseconds) per patient were collected. Bland-Altman test was used to analyze measurement agreement.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 54 QT/QTc measurements from 34 patients admitted to the ICU were included. The mean difference (bias) for QT comparisons was as follows: computerized versus expert nurses, -11.04 ± 4.45 milliseconds (95% confidence interval [CI], -2.3 to -19.8; P = .016), and computerized versus bedside nurses, -13.72 ± 6.70 (95% CI, -0.70 to -26.8; P = .044). The mean bias for QTc comparisons was as follows: computerized versus expert nurses, -12.46 ± 5.80 (95% CI, -1.1 to -23.8; P = .035), and computerized versus bedside nurses, -18.49 ± 7.90 (95% CI, -3.0 to -33.9; P = .022).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Computerized QT/QTc measurements calculated by bedside monitor software and measurements performed by nurses were in close agreement; statistically significant differences were found, but differences were less than 20 milliseconds (on-half of a small box), indicating no clinical significance. Computerized measurements may be a suitable alternative to nurse-measured QT/QTc. This could reduce inaccuracies and nurse burden while increasing adherence to practice recommendations. Further research comparing computerized QT/QTc from bedside monitoring to standard 12-lead electrocardiogram in a larger sample, including non-ICU patients, is needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":54868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"E37-E45"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41173122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Systematic Review of Interventions for Obesity Among Adults With Food Insecurity.","authors":"Randy Bach, Anna Hui, Ariana M Chao","doi":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001028","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Food insecurity is associated with reduced dietary quality and excess weight gain. However, interventions that are effective for obesity among individuals with food insecurity are unclear. The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize studies in which authors examined interventions for obesity among adults with food insecurity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and EMBASE were searched from inception to October 2022. Studies were included if their authors reported on nonpharmacological and nonsurgical interventions that focused on adults with food insecurity and overweight/obesity and reported weight loss.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1360 titles were reviewed during the electronic search, and only 5 studies met inclusion criteria. There were 2 primary types of interventions that have been tested: first, behavioral weight loss counseling with or without tailoring for individuals with food insecurity and, second, subsidies for food. Findings of the benefits of one type of intervention over another are mixed.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This systematic review highlights that the current evidence for interventions that address food insecurity and obesity is mixed and limited in scope. There is a need for rigorous controlled trials to examine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of interventions for weight management among individuals with food insecurity and obesity while considering sustainability.</p>","PeriodicalId":54868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"E46-E56"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11147955/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138483486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Angela R Massouh, Melissa Makhoul, Samar Noureddine, Corrine Y Jurgens
{"title":"Psychometric Evaluation of the Heart Failure Somatic Perception Scale in a Middle Eastern Heart Failure Population.","authors":"Angela R Massouh, Melissa Makhoul, Samar Noureddine, Corrine Y Jurgens","doi":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001074","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001074","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The Heart Failure Somatic Perception Scale (HFSPS) is an 18-item instrument used to assess how bothersome are common signs and symptoms of heart failure (HF). To date, the psychometric properties of the HFSPS have been tested in American, Italian, and Japanese samples.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the HFSPS in a population of Lebanese patients living with HF.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A rigorous translation and back-translation process was performed. Cultural appropriateness ratings were assessed by an expert panel. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted to confirm construct validity, whereas an independent t test using the Minnesota Living With HF Questionnaire's scores was conducted to confirm convergent validity. Pearson correlation was performed to confirm discriminant validity using the Self-Care in HF Index Management subscale, whereas predictive validity was evaluated using the Control Attitudes Scale-Revised. Internal consistency reliability was evaluated using Cronbach α .</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 109 patients (mean age, 63.66 ± 10.55 years; 69.7% male) were included. A series of exploratory factor analyses was conducted and resulted in a 4-factor model. Cronbach α was 0.869. Convergent (high correlation with total Minnesota Living With HF Questionnaire; r = 0.762, P < .0001), discriminant (no correlation with self-care management; r = 0.180, P = .078), and predictive (significant correlation with the Control Attitudes Scale-Revised; r = -0.523, P < .0001) validity was supported.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The reliability and validity of the HFSPS were supportive in this Middle Eastern sample. The HFSPS can be used to assess how bothersome HF symptoms are to improve their management.</p>","PeriodicalId":54868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139418645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Asa B Smith, Miyeon Jung, Daniel O'Donnell, Fletcher A White, Susan J Pressler
{"title":"Pain, Return to Community Status, and 90-Day Mortality Among Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure.","authors":"Asa B Smith, Miyeon Jung, Daniel O'Donnell, Fletcher A White, Susan J Pressler","doi":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001114","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001114","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pain is common among patients with heart failure but has not been examined with short-term discharge outcomes. The purpose was to examine whether pain at discharge predicts return to community status and 90-day mortality among hospitalized patients with heart failure.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data from medical records of 2169 patients hospitalized with heart failure were analyzed in this retrospective cohort study. The independent variable was a diagnosis of pain at discharge. Outcomes were return to community status (yes/no) and 90-day mortality. Logistic regression was used to address aims. Covariates included age, gender, race, vital signs, comorbid symptoms, comorbid conditions, cardiac devices, and length of stay.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The sample had a mean age of 66.53 years, and was 57.4% women and 55.9% Black. Of 2169 patients, 1601 (73.8%) returned to community, and 117 (5.4%) died at or before 90 days. Patients with pain returned to community less frequently (69.6%) compared with patients without pain (75.2%), which was a statistically significant relationship (odds ratio, 0.74; 95% confidence interval, 0.57-0.97; P = .028). Other variables that predicted return to community status included age, comorbid conditions, dyspnea, fatigue, systolic blood pressure, and length of stay. Pain did not predict increased 90-day mortality. Variables that predicted mortality included age, liver disease, and systolic blood pressure.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Patients with pain were less likely to return to community but did not have higher 90-day mortality. Pain in combination with other symptoms and comorbid conditions may play a role in mortality if acute pain versus chronic pain can be stratified in a future study.</p>","PeriodicalId":54868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"19-30"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11611697/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141447648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Setareh Raygani, Pamela Martyn-Nemeth, Linda G Park
{"title":"Addressing the Epidemic of Loneliness and Social Isolation for Cardiovascular Health.","authors":"Setareh Raygani, Pamela Martyn-Nemeth, Linda G Park","doi":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001127","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001127","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"3-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141908398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficacy and Safety of Oral Hydration 1 Hour After Extubation of Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Ting Liang, Sai-Lan Li, Yan-Chun Peng, Qi Chen, Liang-Wan Chen, Yan-Juan Lin","doi":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000000953","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000000953","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Thirst is one of the most common and uncomfortable symptoms in patients after cardiac surgery. The postextubation time for early oral hydration (EOH) remains unclear, and there is a lack of studies on its safety and effectiveness.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of oral hydration 1 hour after extubation on thirst, salivary pH, salivary flow, oral mucosa, halitosis, gastrointestinal adverse reactions, aspiration pneumonia, and satisfaction in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eighty-four patients who underwent cardiac surgery were randomly assigned into 2 groups, for either conventional oral hydration (COH) or EOH. The EOH group drank 30 mL of warm water 1 hour post extubation and thereafter 50 mL hourly for 4 hours. The COH group had nil per os for 4 hours after extubation. If no dysphagia was evident after 4 hours, the patients were instructed to slowly drink water. Thirst intensity was evaluated every hour before the intervention. Nausea and vomiting were recorded after drinking water. The salivary pH, unstimulated salivary flow rate, oral odor, and oral mucosal moisture were evaluated at 1 hour post extubation, immediately before the intervention, and at 4 hour post intervention. Aspiration pneumonia data were collected within 72 hours post intervention. Satisfaction was assessed before leaving the intensive care unit.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The scores for thirst (3.38 ± 1.04; F = 306.21, P < .001), oral mucosa (2.03 ± 0.74; P < .001), and halitosis (2.77 ± 0.63; P < .001) in the EOH group were significantly lower than those in the COH group. The EOH group had significantly higher salivary pH (6.44 ± 1.06; P < .001), unstimulated salivary flow rates (0.18 ± 0.08; P < .001), and patient satisfaction (4.28 ± 0.45; P < .001) than the COH group. Nausea and vomiting did not differ significantly between groups ( P = .60). Aspiration pneumonia was not observed in either group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Oral hydration 1 hour after extubation significantly alleviated thirst and stabilized the oral environment without gastrointestinal adverse reactions or aspiration pneumonia, and with increased patient satisfaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":54868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"E1-E8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10633743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Web-Based Education Program About Primary Palliative Care for Heart Failure: A Study Protocol of Wait-Listed Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Shintaro Togashi, Rumi Wakabayashi, Ayumu Takehara, Asahiko Higashitsuji, Aoi Ikarashi, Naoko Nakashima, Naoko Tanaka, Naomi Nakano, Tatsuhiro Shibata, Shogo Oishi, Akihiro Sakashita","doi":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001120","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001120","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The number of patients with heart failure (HF) is rapidly increasing as palliative care is being integrated into HF management and the need for a nursing workforce to meet these demands grows. To address this, we have developed a Web-based educational program on primary palliative care for HF among general registered nurses caring for patients with HF in Japan.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate the program's effectiveness on nurse-reported palliative care practice, difficulty, and knowledge.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this open-label, individual-level, wait-listed randomized controlled trial, 150 Japanese general registered nurses, with experience in caring for patients with HF and clinical ladder level ≥ 2 in inpatient, outpatient, and home-visiting care settings, will be randomly divided (1:1 ratio) into a Web-based educational program group and a wait-list control group. The follow-up period is 6 months after the intervention. The primary outcome is the nurse-reported practice score in primary palliative care, and the secondary outcomes are the nurse-reported difficulties score and knowledge score.</p><p><strong>Conclusions and clinical implications: </strong>We herein describe the study protocol of a wait-listed randomized controlled trial regarding a Web-based educational program, which is a novel approach for these nurses. If the results of this study support our hypothesis, they could help expand primary palliative care, including daily nursing practices, such as symptom management and interdisciplinary collaboration, in the field of cardiovascular nursing.</p>","PeriodicalId":54868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"31-38"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effect of Distance Education on Self-care in Patients With Heart Failure in the Chronic or Stable Phase: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"Binbin Sun, Jianhui Wang, Jianxiu Dong, Lu Qin, Yuexuan Xu, Beibei Tian","doi":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001083","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001083","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Health education is important for self-care in patients with heart failure. However, the evidence for the effect of distance education as an intervention to deliver instruction for patients after discharge through digital devices on self-care is limited.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>In this study, our aim was to explore the effect of distance education on self-care in patients with heart failure.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We searched 11 electronic databases and 3 trial registries for randomized controlled trials with low risk of bias and high-quality evidence to compare the effect of usual and distance education on self-care. Quality appraisal was performed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. Using the Review Manager 5.4 tool, a meta-analysis was conducted. Certainty of the evidence was rated using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifteen articles were eligible for this study. Compared with usual education, distance education improved self-care maintenance (mean difference [MD], 6.62; 95% confidence interval [CI], 3.93-9.31; GRADE, moderate quality), self-care management (MD, 5.10; 95% CI, 3.25-6.95; GRADE, high quality), self-care confidence (MD, 6.66; 95% CI, 4.82-8.49; GRADE, high quality), heart failure knowledge (MD, 0.78; 95% CI, 0.01-1.56; GRADE, moderate quality), and quality of life (MD, -5.35; 95% CI, -8.73 to -1.97; GRADE, moderate quality). Subgroup analysis revealed distance education was more effective than usual education in self-care when the intervention was conducted for 1 to 6 months, more than 3 times per month, and a single intervention lasting more than 30 minutes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This review shows the benefits of distance education on self-care, heart failure knowledge, and quality of life of patients with heart failure. The intervention duration, frequency, and duration of a single intervention could have affected the intervention effect.</p>","PeriodicalId":54868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"39-54"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139725027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alison F Cuccia, Loretta DiPietro, Laura L Hayman, Jessica A Whiteley, Melissa A Napolitano
{"title":"Longitudinal Changes in Cardiovascular Health Among Young Adults With Overweight and Obesity.","authors":"Alison F Cuccia, Loretta DiPietro, Laura L Hayman, Jessica A Whiteley, Melissa A Napolitano","doi":"10.1097/JCN.0000000000001142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JCN.0000000000001142","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>It is essential to understand factors influencing young adult cardiovascular health (CVH) to reduce morbidity and mortality.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Evaluate longitudinal changes in CVH among young adults in a weight management intervention.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Life's Essential 8 (LE8) metrics were calculated for young adults with overweight and obesity enrolled in a randomized controlled trial (n = 459). Outcomes included LE8 total, LE8 behavior, LE8 health, and each LE8 metric. Linear mixed effects models evaluated associations between LE8 and intervention group and demographics and assessed longitudinal changes for 18 months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Although no composite LE8 scores changed over time, LE8 diet and blood glucose improved. Low socioeconomic status and non-White participants had lower scores for many LE8 metrics when controlling for time. A significant positive intervention effect on LE8 total was observed among those with baseline body mass index <27.5.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Identifying factors associated with LE8 in young adulthood can support CVH, prevent future disease, and minimize health disparities.</p>","PeriodicalId":54868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142907748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}