Symptomatology and Coping Resources Predict Self-Care Behaviors in Middle to Older Age Patients with Heart Failure

Background. Symptoms of heart failure (HF) and coping resources, such as social support and social problem-solving, may influence self-care behaviors. Research regarding the influence of HF symptomatology characteristics and components of social support and social problem-solving on self-care is lim...

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Main Authors: Lucinda J. Graven, Joan S. Grant, Glenna Gordon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Nursing Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/840240