Faye Forsyth, Christi Deaton, Paul R Kalra, Mark Green, Mary E Harrison, Sara Tavares, Andreas Dirksen, Isla Kuhn, Barbara Farquharson, Rosalynn C Austin
{"title":"What services are currently provided to people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in the UK and what are their components? A systematic scoping review.","authors":"Faye Forsyth, Christi Deaton, Paul R Kalra, Mark Green, Mary E Harrison, Sara Tavares, Andreas Dirksen, Isla Kuhn, Barbara Farquharson, Rosalynn C Austin","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf143","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf143","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aims to review the clinical services currently provided to people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) living in the UK, to examine the format of clinical care, and to assess these against UK guideline recommendations provided by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>A systematic scoping review was performed. We synthesized articles narratively according to the systematic review without meta-analysis guidelines, drawing on other established recommendations for narrative methods. We critically appraised articles using Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tools. Following screening (n = 11 495) and full-text review (n = 68), we included 25 unique reports from databases and nine operations documents received following a public appeal. Overall reporting within both published articles and operations documents was sub-optimal, limiting our description of service provision. From the data available, it appeared that most services were NICE guideline compliant for overall heart failure management; however, multiple services augmented clinical teams with additional specialists to assist in the management of people with HFpEF. Thematic analysis suggested variability in HFpEF services and uncertainty over the optimal clinic format and management strategies, which was complicated by complexity in patients. Cumulatively, publications suggested there is a need for service re-design.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction care in the UK appears variable, and the format of optimal services to improve outcomes is not yet clear. Patient complexity makes management challenging. Although some clinical services have made efforts to adapt to HFpEF patients' needs, there remain significant gaps in service provision and care. Findings underscore a pressing need for service re-design.</p><p><strong>Registration: </strong>This scoping review protocol was published on the public Open Science Framework platform (no registration reference provided) and can be accessed at https://osf.io/5gufq/.</p>","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"227-236"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13126105/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Javier Mauricio Sánchez-Rodríguez, Luis Alberto López-Romero, Diana Marcela Castillo-Sierra, Luisa Fernanda Moscoso-Loaiza
{"title":"Theoretical implications and considerations of transitional care interventions to improve health outcomes for patients after percutaneous coronary intervention.","authors":"Javier Mauricio Sánchez-Rodríguez, Luis Alberto López-Romero, Diana Marcela Castillo-Sierra, Luisa Fernanda Moscoso-Loaiza","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf208","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf208","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"286-287"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145897150","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}
Tone Merete Norekvål, Hege Andersen, Irene Instenes, Bettina Højberg Kirk, Irit Titlestad, Leslie S P Eide
{"title":"Practical guidance for conducting research with older adults: creating reliable evidence to improve care.","authors":"Tone Merete Norekvål, Hege Andersen, Irene Instenes, Bettina Højberg Kirk, Irit Titlestad, Leslie S P Eide","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf200","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf200","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The health dynamics in older adults, influenced by age-related changes, frailty and chronic disease risks, necessitate comprehensive research. However, the limited participation of older adults in health studies challenges evidence-based practice. This paper addresses methodological challenges related to advanced age and provides practical advice for conducting research with older adults. Strategies involve careful instrument selection and accommodation of responder fatigue. Vision and hearing impairments require adapted questionnaire formats, visual aids, and optimal communication. Medication-related challenges and cognitive impairment requires thoughtful data collection approaches. Electronic health records and national clinical quality registries are proposed as promising data sources in research on older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"416-422"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145890639","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":"A care transition measure for post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) survivors following cardiac surgery: a commentary.","authors":"Monica Parry","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvag026","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvag026","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"398-401"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146215287","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 cumulative low income as a driver of cardiovascular health inequities.","authors":"Lemma N Bulto","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf234","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf234","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"352-353"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146044494","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":"Advocacy spotlight series: Prof. Donna Fitzsimons.","authors":"Shirley Ingram, Donna Fitzsimons","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvag030","DOIUrl":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvag030","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":"423-425"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146115179","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}
Johan Moreau, Caroline Neyraud, Helena Huguet, Mathieu Andrianoely, Huguette Romieu, Françoise Charbonnier, Sophie Guillaumont, Gregoire De La Villeon, Marie Vincenti, Anne Requirand, Annie Auer, Yves Dulac, Aitor Guitarte, Philippe Acar, Fanny Bajolle, Damien Bonnet, Julie Chabaneix, Xavier Iriart, Jean-Benoit Thambo, Laurianne Le Gloan, Quentin Hauet, Alyssia Venna, Anne Cadene, Marie-Christine Picot, Claire Duflos, Pascal Amedro
{"title":"Remote Sophrology in Congenital Heart Disease: The SOPHROCARE Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Johan Moreau, Caroline Neyraud, Helena Huguet, Mathieu Andrianoely, Huguette Romieu, Françoise Charbonnier, Sophie Guillaumont, Gregoire De La Villeon, Marie Vincenti, Anne Requirand, Annie Auer, Yves Dulac, Aitor Guitarte, Philippe Acar, Fanny Bajolle, Damien Bonnet, Julie Chabaneix, Xavier Iriart, Jean-Benoit Thambo, Laurianne Le Gloan, Quentin Hauet, Alyssia Venna, Anne Cadene, Marie-Christine Picot, Claire Duflos, Pascal Amedro","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvag115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvag115","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Despite significant medical advances in recent decades, cardiopulmonary fitness decreases faster in youth with congenital heart disease (CHD) than in healthy peers, resulting in impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and increased cardiovascular risk. Apart from cardiac rehabilitation, non-pharmacological preventive interventions have been scarcely evaluated in this population. Sophrology, a mind-body method involving dynamic relaxation in full awareness, breathing exercises, and imagination, has demonstrated benefits for mental health and well-being. This multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of a remote sophrology program on cardiopulmonary fitness and HRQoL in youth with CHD.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>A total of 200 13-to-25-year-old CHD patients were randomly assigned to either the intervention (i.e., eight remote individual sophrology sessions), or the standard of care. The primary outcome was the change in maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max) measured by cardiopulmonary exercise testing from baseline to 12 months. Secondary outcomes included HRQoL and mental health assessments. No significant VO2max group difference was observed (mean difference -0.11; 95% CI -2.02, 1.79; p=0.91). The HRQoL \"Mental Component Summary\", \"Mental Health\" and \"Vitality\" SF-36 scores increased in the young adult intervention subgroup (18-25 years) by 8.98 (95% CI 2.73; 15.23, p<0.01, effect size 0.84), 14.49 (95% CI 3.17; 25.81, p=0.01, effect size 0.74), and 15.75 (95% CI 3.97; 27.53, p<0.01, effect size 0.78) points, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The remote sophrology program did not improve cardiopulmonary fitness, but significantly enhanced HRQoL in young adults with CHD. Integrating mind-body practices into preventive cardiology programs should be further evaluated. Registration: Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT03999320).</p>","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147793041","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}
Yaël Vanharen, An Van Berendoncks, Dominique Mannaerts, Eva Goossens
{"title":"Long-term impact of pregnancy complications: it is time to raise CVD awareness.","authors":"Yaël Vanharen, An Van Berendoncks, Dominique Mannaerts, Eva Goossens","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvag086","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvag086","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147792982","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":"Hair-y results suggest a link between stress and physical activity in patients with heart failure.","authors":"Jenna L Taylor, Nicole Freene","doi":"10.1093/eurjcn/zvag099","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvag099","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93997,"journal":{"name":"European journal of cardiovascular nursing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147792987","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}