Self-care practices of women with heart failure: A mixed-methods study

Other Titles

Health Promotion in Cardiovascular Care

Abstract

The self-care practices of women with heart failure are integral to the successful management of the chronic illness. Identifying the positive and negative influences on a woman's self-care practices may help practitioners and providers to provide individualized care to these vulnerable individuals.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Susan Bartos

Author Details

Susan Bartos, PhD, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Sigma Membership

Mu Chi

Lead Author Affiliation

Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Heart Failure, Self-Care, Women

Recommended Citation

Bartos, Susan, "Self-care practices of women with heart failure: A mixed-methods study" (2017). Convention. 281.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/281

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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