Category: Heart Disease

A literature review is a description of a publication on a certain subject attributed by researchers. In the selection of the topic of study by the researchers, there are some procedures that are usually followed. For instance: appraisal of the allied literature. This furthermore entails the methodical recognition of the editorials, tracing the source along…

Introduction Congestive heart failure (CHF) is considered to be a leading cause of hospitalization for those over the age of 65 (Azad & Lemay, 2014, p. 329). The condition represents a serious economic burden for patients and hospitals. Moreover, it may adversely affect the quality of life and become a source of distress for the…

Abstract This study is concerned with the rate of readmissions for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), which happens within 30 days after ones discharge from the hospital. The author examines whether an intervention of self-care education performed by nurses of the hospital before patients discharge can improve the outcomes of discharge and reduce the…

Table of Contents Introduction Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Intervention Plan Short-Term Outcomes Intermediate Outcomes Long-Term Outcomes Tools Used to Collect Data Conclusion References Introduction Heart Failure (HF) is becoming one of the leading causes of deaths in the United States today. According to American Heart Association (2012), prevalence of some of the cardiovascular…

Table of Contents Introduction Sample/Setting Sampling Strategy Research Design Conclusion References Introduction Treatment options for patients with congestive heart failure are primarily determined by the professional skills of health workers and by the desire of sufferers themselves to recover. For this purpose, the research should be carried out to determine which sampling strategy will be…

Table of Contents Topic Proposal Study Purpose and My Interest in this Topic Intended Target Audience Research Questions Initial Problem Statement Hypothesis References Topic Proposal The topic proposed is the way to reduce congestive heart failure (CHF) readmission rate. In healthcare, the readmission rate is hospital admission due to episodes of acute coronary infarction within…

Abstract This study is concerned with the rate of readmissions for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), which happens within 30 days after ones discharge from the hospital. The author examined whether an intervention of self-care education performed by nurses in the hospital before patients discharge could improve the outcomes of the discharge and reduce…

Table of Contents Introduction Description of the Research Question Research Design Description of the Sample Data Collection Method Limitations of the Study Findings Reported in the Study Summary References Introduction Telenursing is becoming a more and more popular method of evidence-based care that helps patients and their families to manage health conditions without having to…

Table of Contents Introduction Aetiology of Heart Failure Prevalence of Heart Failure Statistics Pathophysiology of Heart Failure Acute and Chronic Heart Failure Diastolic/Systolic Heart Failure Diagnosis Conclusion Reference List Introduction The development of heart failure (HF) is defined by blood not being pumped as actively as it should, causing the heart to malfunction. There may…

Table of Contents Specialty Focus Phenomenon of Interest Home-Based CHF Symptom Management Model Conclusion References Specialty Focus The purpose of DNP program is to train nurses on nursing leadership and evidence-based practice. The program focuses on key competencies in advanced nursing practice. Essential competencies for nurse students depend on practice specialty; for instance, the curriculum…