{"title":"Informal caregivers and older adults with chronic heart failure: a commentary.","authors":"Irene Lie, Christine Tørris, Stein Ove Danielsen","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae118","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae118","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"e173-e174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142127738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The nurse, the framework, and the digital future.","authors":"Nicola Straiton, Sandra B Lauck, Krystina B Lewis","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae123","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae123","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"e197-e198"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Digital and technological solutions in cardiovascular nursing and perspectives for a smooth digital shift: a discussion paper.","authors":"Gianluca Conte, Arianna Magon, Rosario Caruso","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae096","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae096","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Digital and technological solutions (DTS) in cardiovascular nursing are profoundly transforming the landscape of patient care by integrating advanced data-driven approaches. DTS help to enhance patient outcomes and streamline clinical workflows, supporting the shift of the traditional roles of healthcare providers and patients towards more engaged and collaborative care processes. This article presents a perspective in this regard. The adoption of DTS, including mobile health applications and wearable devices, enables continuous monitoring and management of patient health, fostering significant improvements in cardiovascular health management. However, the rapid incorporation of such technologies presents various challenges, such as robust data standardization, the development of digital literacy among healthcare professionals, and addressing privacy and security concerns. Effective integration of DTS into nursing practice demands structured clinical curricula that equip nurses with essential technological skills and a deep understanding of ethical considerations. Theoretical frameworks should guide the systematic implementation and integration of digital tools, ensuring comprehensive consideration of the complexities involved in digital transformations in healthcare.</p>","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"945-949"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141422253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Remote technical support of nurse-lead electro-anatomic mapping during complex catheter ablation procedures.","authors":"Dominik Linz, Ben J M Hermans","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae108","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae108","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"e179-e180"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141899227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nasra Abdelhadi, Stav Klein, Moni Shahar, Semyon Melnikov
{"title":"Analysing online forums to identify information needs and knowledge gaps in patients with left ventricular assist devices: a qualitative study.","authors":"Nasra Abdelhadi, Stav Klein, Moni Shahar, Semyon Melnikov","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae095","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae095","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>The aim of the study was to explore the knowledge and unmet informational needs of candidates for left ventricular assist device (LVAD), as well as of patients, caregivers, and family members, by analysing social media data from the MyLVAD.com website.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>A qualitative content analysis method was employed, systematically examining and categorizing forum posts and comments published on the MyLVAD.com website from March 2015 to February 2023. The data were collected using an automated script to retrieve threads from MyLVAD.com, focusing on genuine questions reflecting information and knowledge gaps. The study received approval from an ethics committee. The research team developed and continuously updated categorization matrices to organize information into categories and subcategories systematically. From 856 posts and comments analysed, 435 contained questions representing informational needs, of which six main categories were identified: clothing, complications/adverse effects, LVAD pros and cons, self-care, therapy, and recent LVAD implantation. The self-care category, which includes managing the driveline site and understanding equipment functionality, was the most prominent, reflecting nearly half of the questions. Other significant areas of inquiry included complications/adverse effects and the pros and cons of LVAD.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The analysis of social media data from MyLVAD.com reveals significant unmet informational needs among LVAD candidates, patients, and their support networks. Unlike traditional data, this social media-based research provides an unbiased view of patient conversations, offering valuable insights into their real-world concerns and knowledge gaps. The findings underscore the importance of tailored educational resources to address these unmet needs, potentially enhancing LVAD patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"895-902"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141422242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joseph Weddell, Michelle C Rogerson, Robyn Gallagher, Stephanie Hesselson, Siiri E Iismaa, Robert M Graham, Alun C Jackson, Julie Redfern, Thomas Buckley, Barbara M Murphy
{"title":"Cognitive and physical fatigue-the experience and consequences of 'brain fog' after spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a qualitative study.","authors":"Joseph Weddell, Michelle C Rogerson, Robyn Gallagher, Stephanie Hesselson, Siiri E Iismaa, Robert M Graham, Alun C Jackson, Julie Redfern, Thomas Buckley, Barbara M Murphy","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae097","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae097","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Brain fog and fatigue are common issues after acute coronary syndrome. However, little is known about the nature and impact of these experiences in spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) survivors. The aim of this study was to understand the experiences of brain fog and the coping strategies used after SCAD.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>Participants were recruited from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Genetics Study database and considered eligible if their event occurred within 12 months. Seven semi-structured online focus groups were conducted between December and January 2021-22, with this study reporting findings related to brain fog and fatigue. Interviews were transcribed and thematically analysed using an iterative approach. Participants (n = 30) had a mean age of 52.2 (±9.5) and were mostly female (n = 27, 90%). The overarching theme of brain fog after SCAD included four main themes: how brain fog is experienced, perceived causes, impacts, and how people cope. Experiences included memory lapses, difficulty concentrating and impaired judgement, and perceived causes, including medication, fatigue and tiredness, and menopause and hormonal changes. Impacts of brain fog included rumination, changes in self-perception, disruption to hobbies/pastimes, and limitations at work. Coping mechanisms included setting reminders and expectations, being one's own advocate, lifestyle and self-determined medication adjustments, and support from peers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Brain fog is experienced by SCAD survivors, and the impacts are varied and numerous, including the capacity to work. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection survivors reported difficulty understanding causes and found their own path to coping. Recommendations for clinicians are provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"855-862"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141452532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unpicking medication discontinuation and non-adherence in heart failure.","authors":"Faye Forsyth, Sara Tavares","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae139","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae139","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"e193-e194"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142515238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understanding anxiety and depression after spontaneous coronary artery dissection: targets for intervention.","authors":"Katharine S Edwards, Tina Pittman Wagers","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae090","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae090","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"e177-e178"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141473882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Patient participation in hypertension care: do preferences matter?","authors":"Laura L Hayman","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae106","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae106","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"e187-e188"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141904008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Barbara M Murphy, Michael R Le Grande, Michelle C Rogerson, Stephanie Hesselson, Siiri E Iismaa, Robert M Graham, Alun C Jackson
{"title":"Prevalence and correlates of anxiety and depressive symptoms after spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Barbara M Murphy, Michael R Le Grande, Michelle C Rogerson, Stephanie Hesselson, Siiri E Iismaa, Robert M Graham, Alun C Jackson","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae071","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvae071","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is recognized as a particularly stressful cause of heart attack. However, few studies have documented the prevalence of post-SCAD anxiety and depressive symptoms, or identified patients most at risk. This study documents the prevalence and correlates of post-SCAD anxiety and depressive symptoms.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>Three hundred ten (95% women) SCAD survivors were recruited by the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute from a database of 433 SCAD survivors. Participants completed an online questionnaire to gather demographic, medical, and psychosocial information, including the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Bivariate and multivariate analyses were undertaken to identify the significant demographic, psychosocial, and medical correlates of post-SCAD anxiety and depressive symptoms. Time between SCAD and questionnaire completion varied from 2 months to 18 years (mean = 5.5 years; SD = 3.5 years). Rates of anxiety and depressive symptoms were 20.7% (GAD-7 ≥ 10) and 20.9% (PHQ-9 ≥ 10), respectively, and did not vary by time since event. In bivariate analyses, correlates (P < 0.05) of anxiety and depressive symptoms were absence of a close confidante, financial strain, mental health diagnosis pre-SCAD, comorbid obesity, not being in paid employment (anxiety only), younger age (depression only), and not knowing another SCAD survivor (depression only). Variables retained in multivariate models were absence of a close confidante, financial strain, not being in paid employment, mental health diagnosis pre-SCAD (depression only), and younger age (depression only).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study demonstrated that over one in four SCAD survivors experiences either anxiety or depressive symptoms after SCAD, and identified those who may need additional support in their psychological recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"863-871"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140874250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}