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Patient reported adherence to hypertension treatment: A revalidation study
Conclusion: The TASHP is a validated and reliable instrument to measure the adherence to hypertension management in Chinese patients with hypertension. The cut-off score of 109 points can be considered as an effective measure to classify the level of adherence into satisfactory and low adherence behaviours. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 21, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: He, W., Bonner, A., Anderson, D. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Reliability of two questionnaires on physical function in patients with stable coronary artery disease
Conclusion: We have provided introductory support for the reliability of the DRI and PSFS questionnaires in patients with stable CAD. These questionnaires can be used to assess physical function and to evaluate the effect of interventions in addition to measuring physical fitness. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 21, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Wittboldt, S., Cider, A., Bäck, M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Translation, adaptation and validation of the Coronary Revascularization Outcome Questionnaire into Greek
Conclusions: The results of this study show the CROQ-Gr to be a psychometrically rigorous patient-based measure of outcomes of coronary revascularization. It would be appropriate for use in evaluative research as well as a routine clinical tool to aid cardiologists in monitoring the outcomes of care. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 21, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Takousi, M. G., Schmeer, S., Manaras, I., Olympios, C. D., Fakiolas, C. N., Makos, G., Troop, N. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Health-related quality of life after off-pump compared with on-pump coronary bypass grafting among elderly high-risk patients: A randomized trial with eight years of follow-up
Conclusion: HRQoL SF-36 scores seemed to improve more in patients undergoing on-pump CABG compared with patients undergoing off-pump surgery, although no long-term clinically relevant difference between the groups could be demonstrated. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 21, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Ostergaard, B., Holbaek, E., Sorensen, J., Steinbrüchel, D. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A review of health-related quality of life patient-reported outcome measures in cardiovascular nursing
Conclusions: Cardiovascular HRQoL PROMs have a wide variety of uses and can help clinicians, researchers, managers and policy makers in decision making and provide indicators of clinical and institutional quality and outcomes. New HRQoL PROMs are emerging and their choice and use should be determined by a host of issues, including psychometric properties, acceptability, feasibility and cost. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 21, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Thompson, D. R., Ski, C. F., Garside, J., Astin, F. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Patient reported outcomes
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Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 21, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jenkinson, C., Morley, D. Tags: Editorials Source Type: research

Patient-reported outcomes on the agenda in cardiovascular clinical practice
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Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 21, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Norekval, T. M., Falun, N., Fridlund, B., On behalf of the Patient-Reported Outcomes in Cardiology (PROCARD) research group Tags: Editorials Source Type: research

Erratum
Koster S, Hensens AG, Schuurmans MJ and van der Palen J. Prediction of delirium after cardiac surgery and the use of a risk checklist. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2013; 12: 284–292. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Erratum Source Type: research

Long-term outcomes from Healthy Eating and Exercise Lifestyle Program for overweight people with heart disease and diabetes
Conclusion: The Healthy Eating and Exercise Lifestyle Program was an effective programme to achieve and sustain weight loss and increase exercise participation over 1 year. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Alharbi, M., Gallagher, R., Kirkness, A., Sibbritt, D., Tofler, G. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Systematic review of trial-based analyses reporting the economic impact of heart failure management programs compared with usual care
Conclusion: The extent that HF-MPs reduce hospital readmissions appears to be associated with favorable cost outcomes. The current evidence does not provide a sufficient evidence base to explain what intervention or clinical attributes may influence the cost implications. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Maru, S., Byrnes, J., Carrington, M. J., Stewart, S., Scuffham, P. A. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Clinical and psychological characteristics predict future healthcare use in adults with congenital heart disease
Conclusions: Healthcare use is not entirely determined by disease complexity and functional status but also by psychological patient characteristics. It can by hypothesised that reducing the negative impact experienced and informing patients about strategies to manage their CHD, will modify their future healthcare use. Additional research is necessary to examine this possibility. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Schoormans, D., Sprangers, M. A., van Melle, J. P., Pieper, P. G., van Dijk, A. P., Sieswerda, G. T., Hulsbergen-Zwarts, M. S., Plokker, T. H., Brunninkhuis, L. G., Vliegen, H. W., Mulder, B. J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Can we improve the early detection of atrial fibrillation in a stroke unit? Detection rate of a monitor with integrated detection software
Conclusion: The monitor with AF-RS demonstrated a higher detection rate for AF than standard ECG monitoring in acute stroke patients in a SU. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Arevalo-Manso, J. J., Martinez-Sanchez, P., Fuentes, B., Ruiz-Ares, G., Sanz-Cuesta, B. E., Prefasi, D., Juarez-Martin, B., Navarro-Parias, A., Parrilla-Novo, P., Diez-Tejedor, E. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Knowledge and skills needed for patient education for individuals with coronary heart disease: The perspective of health professionals
Conclusions: Evidence-based patient education requires knowledgeable health professionals with advanced communication skills and pedagogical competences that enable them to motivate patients and provide effective patient centred lifestyle counselling. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Svavarsdottir, M. H., Sigurthardottir, A. K., Steinsbekk, A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Pain characteristics and analgesic intake before and following cardiac surgery
Conclusion: Study findings demonstrated a high prevalence of moderate to severe pain after cardiac surgery and insufficient analgesic administration. Results indicated that patients were discharged from hospital with unrelieved pain and a potential risk for further postoperative complications. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Bjornnes, A. K., Rustoen, T., Lie, I., Watt-Watson, J., Leegaard, M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Choice of Health Options In prevention of Cardiovascular Events for people with Atrial Fibrillation (CHOICE-AF): A pilot study
Conclusions: Participation in the CHOICE-AF pilot study did not improve BMI or waist circumference: however, it was associated with significant improvement in reported symptom severity. Further research is required to determine the most appropriate model of care for addressing risk factor management for people with AF. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - January 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Lowres, N., Redfern, J., Freedman, S. B., Orchard, J., Bennett, A. A., Briffa, T., Bauman, A., Neubeck, L. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research