European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

AIM: Peripheral venous catheter is a clinical procedure often performed by nurses in hospitals. Phlebitis can be prevented with more nursing care by applying peripheral venous catheter by trained nurses and using preventive methods. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of proximal massage and palm fisting on the prevention of phlebitis in patients with a peripheral venous catheter (PVC). METHODS AND RESULTS: This randomized controlled study was conducted with patients who were hospitalized in the orthopedics and traumatology service of a state hospital and had PVC...

Incorporating biomarkers into cardiovascular studies, including nursing research, is a common approach when identifying underlying mechanisms and providing targets for intervention. However, effective utilization of biomarker data demands careful consideration. In the analysis, interpretation, and reporting phase, there are many facets to consider, including non-normality of the data, normalization procedures, and potential confounding influences of other clinical data. Furthermore, as many studies focus on patient-reported outcomes, it is important that the analysis and interpretation of biomarkers in relation to patient-reported outcomes is rigorous and reproducible...

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This paper addresses the challenge of integrating wearable activity trackers into cardiovascular disease care. Despite evidence supporting the use of trackers for monitoring and promoting physical activity, implementation challenges persist in clinical settings. The paper emphasises the lack of systematic, evidence-based implementation approaches for integrating trackers. It underscores the urgent need for stakeholder collaboration between clinicians, patients, implementation scientists, researchers, health and technology partners, and the use of proven implementation science methodologies...

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Guidelines and consensus in cardiovascular care in recent years have called for patients to be more involved in their care, which can be achieved by becoming more empowered. Yet, there is little clarity on how healthcare professionals can help the patients achieve this goal. The present paper defines patient empowerment, its benefits and the different strategies that can be used in healthcare to empower them. Moreover, potential barriers in the empowering process are also discussed.

Cardiovascular studies, including nursing research, frequently integrate biomarkers for diagnostic, prognostic, monitoring and therapeutic insights. However, effective utilization of biomarker data demands careful consideration. In the study design phase, researchers must select biomarkers that align with study objectives while considering resources and logistical factors. Additionally, a nuanced understanding of disease pathophysiology and biomarker characteristics is needed. During data collection, suitable experimental conditions and assays need to be defined...

OBJECTIVES: SARC-F ≥ 4 points are used for detecting sarcopenia; however, finding a lower SARC-F cut-off value may lead to early detection of sarcopenia. We investigated the SARC-F score with the highest sensitivity and specificity value to identify sarcopenia in older patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Motor performances were also examined for each SARC-F score. METHODS: This retrospective cross-sectional study examined the sensitivity and specificity of every 1-point increase in SARC-F score to predict sarcopenia...

The digital revolution provides many opportunities for researchers to develop and evolve data collection methods. A key process in qualitative research data collection is the transcription of interviews, focus groups or fieldwork notes. Transcription is the process of converting audio, video or notes into accessible written format for qualitative data analysis. Transcribing can be time intensive, costly and laborious with decisions and methods of transcribing requiring transparency. The development of intelligent speech recognition technology can change how qualitative data is transcribed...

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Patient journey mapping is an emerging field of research that uses various methods to map and report evidence relating to patient experiences and interactions with healthcare providers, services and systems. This research often involves the development of visual, narrative, and descriptive maps or tables, which describe patient journeys and transitions into, through and out of health services. This methods corner paper presents an overview of how patient journey mapping has been conducted within the health sector, providing cardiovascular examples...

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AIM: The primary aim of this scoping review was to explore and categorise the medication-related self-care behaviours exhibited by patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) who are on oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy. METHODS AND RESULTS: A scoping review was performed, and the systematic search of the literature yielded an initial 887 records. After deduplication and screening, 61 studies were included in the analysis, ranging from 2003 to 2023. The studies represented a wide geographical distribution and diverse methodologies...

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AIMS: The recent rise in the number of nonagenarians (age ≥ 90 years) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has revealed gaps in research, in particular on patients' experiences. Therefore, the aim of the study was to explore and describe nonagenarians' internal resources and their experiences of the in-hospital pathway. METHODS AND RESULTS: Nineteen nonagenarian patients (women n = 9), mean age 91 years, 9 acutely, and 10 electively treated, were consecutively enrolled from a tertiary university hospital from June 2021 to February 2023...

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