Why the study?
Studies have shown no difference in self-care between HF patients with and without cognitive impairment, suggesting other salient factors may relate to self-care in those with mild cognitive impairment.
Population
132 HF patients recruited from outpatient settings
Comparison
HF patients with vs without mild cognitive impairment
Design
Observational cross-sectional study
Authors
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Identifies modifiable predictors of self-care in MCI-HF patients; leaves open causal effects and need for prospective trials.
Social support and executive function are key drivers of self-care in HF patients with mild cognitive impairment, whereas perceived control is more important for those with intact cognition.
Lee et al. (2019) studied this question.
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