Contribution of informal caregivers to self-care in individuals with heart failure

• Main Authors: Mailson Marques de Sousa (Author), Adriana Meira Tiburtino Nepomuceno (Author), Rayana Pereira Feitosa (Author), Lara de Sá Neves Loureiro (Author), Renan Alves Silva (Author), Maria das Graças Melo Fernandes (Author), Simone Helena dos Santos Oliveira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

ABSTRACT Objectives: to evaluate the contribution of informal caregivers to the self-care of individuals with heart failure. Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted with 87 caregivers from March to October 2022 in the city of João Pessoa/PB. The caregivers' contribution was assessed using the Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care of Heart Failure Index instrument. Scores ≥ 70 points indicate adequate contribution. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman's correlation. Results: the sample consisted of 81.6% female caregivers. Median scores obtained for the self-care contribution scales were: 63.3 for maintenance; 55.5 for management; and 66.6 for confidence. Caregivers never or rarely recommended monitoring body weight, regular physical exercise, extra use of diuretics, and fluid restriction. Conclusions: informal caregivers showed inadequate contribution in the areas of maintenance, management, and confidence in self-care of individuals with heart failure.

Item Description

1984-0446
10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0492