Key result
Cognitive function was a stronger determinant of heart failure self-care than knowledge, with poorer cognitive function relating to better self-care.
Observational (n=41)
In adults with heart failure, cognitive function is a stronger determinant of self-care than factual knowledge, suggesting that lack of understanding rather than lack of knowledge contributes to poor self-care.
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Questions prioritizing knowledge over cognition in HF self-care; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Dickson et al. (2011) conducted an observational in Heart failure (n=41). Cognitive function and knowledge assessment was evaluated on Heart failure self-care. Cognitive function was a stronger determinant of heart failure self-care than knowledge, with poorer cognitive function relating to better self-care.
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