PURPOSE: Phase 2 cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a class I recommendation for all patients
following an acute cardiac event or cardiac surgery according to the The American Heart …

Each year, an estimated 785 000 Americans will suffer a new myocardial infarction (MI; heart
attack), and nearly 470 000 will have a recurrent attack. 1 Within 5 years of an initial MI, 15 …

Research objective: To conduct a comprehensive, systematic review of disease self-
management programs for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), looking specifically …

Aims Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is prevalent in heart failure, and can contribute to poor
self-care and higher hospital readmissions. Strategies to improve self-care in patients with …

The authors propose an integration of the concepts of spirituality and spiritual self-care
within Orem's self-care deficit nursing theory as a critical step in theory development …

Background: Heart failure (HF) is associated with cognitive impairment, which could
negatively affect a patient's abilities to carry out self-care, potentially resulting in higher …

OBJECTIVE: This paper identifies common obstacles impeding effective self-management
among patients with heart disease and explores how for disadvantaged patients access …

Objectives. To estimate treatment rates of high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes
among Hispanic/Latino immigrants by immigration status (ie, naturalized citizens …

Identifying variables associated with patient activation in the multiple sclerosis population
could serve to facilitate better multiple sclerosis self-management behaviors. Using a cross …

This cross‐sectional study sought to identify the prevalence of medication adherence and to
explore the role of depression and self‐efficacy on medication adherence among patients …