Key result
Higher perceived social support from nurses was significantly associated with better family functioning in patients with heart failure (total effect B=0.153, p<0.001), a relationship partially mediated by family health.
Why the study?
Social support, family functioning, and family health are essential in heart failure treatment, but most studies focus primarily on pharmacological interventions.
Does perceived social support from nurses improve family functioning and family health in patients with heart failure and their nearest relatives?
Cross-Sectional (n=624)
Yes
Does perceived social support from nurses improve family functioning and family health in patients with heart failure and their nearest relatives?
Effect estimate: B = 0.153 (95% CI 0.068, 0.240)
p-value: p=<0.001
Perceived social support from nurses is associated with better family health and functioning in heart failure patients and their relatives, highlighting the importance of a family-oriented approach.
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Nurse social support associations with family functioning in heart failure are hypothesis-generating; prospective trials needed to confirm mediation and causality.
Shamali et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Heart Failure (n=624). Perceived social support from nurses vs. Lower perceived social support was evaluated on Family functioning (Total actor effect in patients) (B = 0.153, 95% CI 0.068, 0.240, p=<0.001). Higher perceived social support from nurses was significantly associated with better family functioning in patients with heart failure (total effect B=0.153, p<0.001), a relationship partially mediated by family health.
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