Key result
Frailty (OR 0.81) and cancer history (OR 3.08) independently predicted self-efficacy in older heart failure patients, while lower illness acceptance was linked to stroke (OR 0.26) and stress.
Why the study?
Health beliefs, disease acceptance, and self-efficacy significantly influence patient behavior, prompting this examination of factors associated with self-efficacy and illness acceptance in heart failure.
What factors are associated with self-efficacy and illness acceptance in older patients hospitalized for heart failure?
Population
231 patients aged ≥ 65 years hospitalized for HF
Authors
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May identify intervention targets like activity in older HF inpatients; hypothesis-generating and needs prospective validation.
Cross-Sectional (n=231)
What factors are associated with self-efficacy and illness acceptance in older patients hospitalized for heart failure?
Older heart failure patients exhibit high self-efficacy but moderate illness acceptance, which are significantly influenced by comorbidities like frailty, cancer, and stroke, as well as physical activity.
Religioni et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in heart failure (n=231). Clinical and demographic factors was evaluated on Self-efficacy (GSES) and illness acceptance (AIS). Frailty (OR 0.81) and cancer history (OR 3.08) independently predicted self-efficacy in older heart failure patients, while lower illness acceptance was linked to stroke (OR 0.26) and stress.
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