Journal article
Cognitive impairment and self-care in heart failure
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Heart failure (HF) is a prevalent chronic disease in older adults that requires extensive self-care to prevent decompensation and hospitalization. Cognitive impairment may impact the ability to perform HF self-care activities. We examined the association between cognitive impairment and adherence to self-care in patients hospitalized for acute HF.
DESIGN: Prospective cohort study.
Authors
Hajduk AM; Lemon SC; McManus DD; Lessard DM; Gurwitz JH; Spencer FA; Goldberg RJ; Saczynski JS
Journal
Clinical Epidemiology, Vol. 5, No. 0, pp. 407–416
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
October 24, 2013
DOI
10.2147/clep.s44560
ISSN
1179-1349