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KMID : 0367020150270020242
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Journal of Korean Academic of Adult Nursing
2015 Volume.27 No. 2 p.242 ~ p.250
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Factors Affecting Adherence to Self-care Behaviors among Outpatients with Heart Failure in Korea
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Ok Jong-Sun
Choi Hee-Jung
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Abstract
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Purpose: To evaluate heart failure knowledge and adherence to self-care behaviors, and to identify factors affecting adherence to self-care behaviors among Korean patients with heart failure.
Methods: Correlational research using the European Heart Failure Self-care Behavior Scale, the Duke Activity Status Index, the Dutch Heart Failure Knowledge Scale, the New York Heart Association Functional Classification, and the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey was conducted. A total of 280 outpatients with heart failure responded to the five questionnaires.
Results: The mean scores for self-care adherence and heart failure knowledge were 31.98 ± 6.81 and 8.78 ± 2.53, respectively, indicating lower adherence and knowledge than those previously reported. Subjects with lower functional status, more social supports, and greater knowledge of heart failure are more likely to adhere to prescribed regimens.
Conclusion: Nurses should focus on patient education and support to improve their adherence to self-care behaviors.
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KEYWORD
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Heart failure, Self-care, Patient adherence
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