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Immediate post-operative responses to transcatheter aortic valve implantation: An observational study
Conclusion: Patients older than 80 years did as well as the younger patients in our study; the main complaints were post-operative pain and disrupted sleep. Our numbers are small, but most patients experienced considerable pain, predominantly continuous and at rest. We recommend the development of an evidence-based pathway to address the immediate post-operative issues in TAVI patients. Non-pharmacological interventions to prevent pain and promote sleep need to be explored. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - May 6, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Egerod, I., Nielsen, S., Lisby, K. H., Darmer, M. R., Pedersen, P. U. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The contribution of hypoxia to the association between sleep apnoea, insomnia, and cardiovascular mortality in community-dwelling elderly with and without cardiovascular disease
Conclusion: In the elderly with CVD, SDB mediated by hypoxia can be associated with more insomnia and a worse prognosis. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - May 6, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Johansson, P., Svensson, E., Alehagen, U., Jaarsma, T., Brostrom, A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Psychometric testing of the Duke Activity Status Index in patients with heart failure
Conclusion: Our data support the psychometric properties of the DASI as a measure of functional status in patients with HF. This instrument can be used to evaluate functional status and enhance health care provider understanding of functional status related to daily living from the patient perspective. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - May 6, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Fan, X., Lee, K. S., Frazier, S. K., Lennie, T. A., Moser, D. K. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Physical self-concept and its link to cardiopulmonary exercise tolerance among adolescents with mild congenital heart disease
Conclusions: The results provided evidence for gender-specific evaluation of domains of physical self-concept among adolescents with mild CHD. The three-minute step test to measure cardiopulmonary exercise tolerance in adolescents with mild CHD may be an appropriate objective measure for use in future research. Continued efforts are needed in early intervention to promote cardiopulmonary exercise tolerance. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - May 6, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Chen, C.-W., Su, W.-J., Wang, J.-K., Yang, H.-L., Chiang, Y.-T., Moons, P. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The effect of a supervised exercise training programme on sleep quality in recently discharged heart failure patients
Conclusion: Twelve weeks of twice-weekly supervised ET improved sleep quality in patients recently discharged from hospital with heart failure. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - May 6, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Suna, J. M., Mudge, A., Stewart, I., Marquart, L., O'Rourke, P., Scott, A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A core curriculum for the continuing professional development of nurses: Developed by the Education Committee on behalf of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions of the ESC
Conclusion: The core curriculum can be used as a learning framework to guide nurse education, in particular the continuing professional education of post-qualifying nurses working in cardiovascular settings. This represents a significant step towards streamlining cardiovascular nurse education in Europe. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - May 6, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Astin, F., Carroll, D. L., Ruppar, T., Uchmanowicz, I., Hinterbuchner, L., Kletsiou, E., Serafin, A., Ketchell, A., on behalf of the Education Committee of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Streamlining educational provision for cardiovascular nurses: A beginning not an end
(Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - May 6, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Kletsiou, E., Astin, F. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Effect of a reminder system using an automated short message service on medication adherence following acute coronary syndrome
Conclusion: An automated SMS-based reminder system can potentially enhance medication adherence in ACS patients during the early post-discharge period. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Khonsari, S., Subramanian, P., Chinna, K., Latif, L. A., Ling, L. W., Gholami, O. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The experience of stroke survivors three months after being discharged home: A phenomenological investigation
Conclusions: The results of this study give an overview of the experience of stroke survivors three months after being discharged home. From a clinical perspective, health care providers need to provide more interventions to help survivors to cope better with life changes and encourage them to adapt to daily life limitations caused by stroke. Also, health care providers should improve support provided to family members of stroke patients. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Simeone, S., Savini, S., Cohen, M. Z., Alvaro, R., Vellone, E. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The effects of a counselling intervention on lifestyle change in people at risk of cardiovascular disease
Conclusions: Changes in lifestyle were detected as a result of the intervention. These lifestyle changes may improve cardiovascular health in the long term. Discrepancies were found between the measured indicators of cardiovascular health and information obtained from questionnaires and diary records. In order to achieve sustainable lifestyle changes, long-term support is required. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Ylimaki, E.-L., Kanste, O., Heikkinen, H., Bloigu, R., Kyngas, H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Changes in lifestyle modestly reduce the estimated cardiovascular disease risk in one-year follow-up of the Finnish diabetes prevention program (FIN-D2D)
Conclusions: Lifestyle counseling offered in primary health care for one year results in favorable changes in lifestyle, and lowered the estimated 10-year risk for CVD events. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Rautio, N., Jokelainen, J., Polonen, A., Oksa, H., Peltonen, M., Vanhala, M., Puolijoki, H., Moilanen, L., Tuomilehto, J., Uusitupa, M., Keinanen-Kiukaanniemi, S., Saaristo, T. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Factors associated with perceived control and the relationship to quality of life in patients with heart failure
Conclusions: Interventions targeting attitudes and barriers to a low sodium diet and social support may improve perceived control and, in turn, HRQOL. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Heo, S., Lennie, T. A., Pressler, S. J., Dunbar, S. B., Chung, M. L., Moser, D. K. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Describing self-care in Italian adults with heart failure and identifying determinants of poor self-care
Conclusion: Self-care is poor in Italian heart failure patients. Determinants of poor self-care identified in this study can help to target patients’ education. Male gender and poor cognition were consistently associated with poor self-care maintenance, management and confidence. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Cocchieri, A., Riegel, B., D'Agostino, F., Rocco, G., Fida, R., Alvaro, R., Vellone, E. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Self-reported health status in coronary heart disease patients: A comparison with the general population
Conclusions: CHD has a negative influence on patient’s self-reported health status, both the EQ-VAS as well as the EQ-5D dimensions (with the exception of self-care in both genders and pain/discomfort in males) were impaired. The relative impairment was the greatest in female patients and the differences in the proportion of reported problems diminished with increasing age. The EQ-5D instrument is appropriate in capturing problems related to anxiety/depression, pain/discomfort, mobility and usual activities. Within clinical practice, particular attention should be given to females and younger CHD patients. (Source: E...
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: De Smedt, D., Clays, E., Annemans, L., Pardaens, S., Kotseva, K., De Bacquer, D. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Effects of community based cardiac rehabilitation: Comparison with a hospital-based programme
Conclusions: Community-based CR appears to achieve similar attendance rates and effects on health status and health behaviour as hospital-based CR. This option might help overcome the poor attendance of patients with long travelling times to hospital-based CR. (Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - March 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Mosleh, S. M., Bond, C. M., Lee, A. J., Kiger, A., Campbell, N. C. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research