Key result
Family health was the strongest factor associated with higher family functioning for both heart failure patients and their family members.
Why the study?
To describe and compare family functioning, family health, and perceived social support from nurses, and identify factors associated with family functioning in patients with HF and their family members across Denmark, Iran, and Iceland.
What factors are associated with family functioning in patients with heart failure and their family members?
Cross-Sectional (n=1,382)
Yes
What factors are associated with family functioning in patients with heart failure and their family members?
Family health is the strongest factor associated with higher family functioning in heart failure patients and their families, highlighting the need to identify vulnerable families for targeted support.
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May warrant family health evaluation in HF dyads; leaves open causal effects and intervention trials.
Shamali et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in heart failure (n=1,382). Family health and sociodemographic factors was evaluated on Family functioning. Family health was the strongest factor associated with higher family functioning for both heart failure patients and their family members.
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