Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

🚨New pub🚨 A recent RCT tested the efficacy of a peer-mentor intervention to improve cardiac rehab (CR) attendance among older adults w/ ischemic heart disease. Key findings: Both initial & long-term CR attendance ⬆️ 👉Low-cost way to enhance engagement! journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/ful…

🚨New pub🚨 A recent study examined the efficacy of collaborative care intervention on caregiver well-being in HF. ➡️Qualitative data showed diverse, complex caregiver experiences. Future interventions should directly address caregiver needs! @BoiseState journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/ful…

🚨New pub🚨 A recent study aimed to identify predictors of serum BDNF in patients w/ HF! Key findings: history of AF & older age predicted lower BDNF at multiple time points. 👉Clinicians should monitor AF closely in HF management! @SPressle @IUBNursing journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/abs…

🚨New pub🚨 A recent scoping review aimed to map out qualitative studies exploring lived experiences of people who survived cardiac arrest. Key themes: ℹ️Need for support & information ❤️Emotional challenges 🌱Acceptance of a new reality @MountRoyalU journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/abs…

🚨New pub🚨 A study of >58,000 children aged 6–17 examined associations b/w ACEs & sleep duration (age as moderator).Findings: 📈Dose-response relationship: more ACEs ⬆️ odds of suboptimal sleep Screening for ACEs may prevent future CVH risk! @OHSUNursing journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/abs…

🚨New pub🚨 A recent study of 365 adults w/ HF evaluated psychometric properties of the traditional Chinese Self-Care of Heart Failure Index (SCHFI-C v7.2). Results: ✅Reliable ✅Valid for self-care behaviors @hku_son @hkumed @HKUniversity @PennNursing journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/abs…

🚨New pub🚨 A prospective study of 298 people with HF examined associations of higher unmet palliative care needs & physical frailty with clinical outcomes. Key findings: ⬇️Lower HRQOL ⬆️Higher hospitalization/mortality risk @CUMedicalSchool @JHUNursing journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/abs…

🕊️ We honor the legacy of Sharon McKinley, PhD, RN. One of the first nurses in Australia to earn a PhD, she paved the way for nurses to pursue PhDs & advance critical care research globally. A pioneering scientist, nurse, & mentor. Read her memoriam: journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/cit…

📢 The July/August 2025 issue of JCN is here!!! 📢Featuring: ✅Caregiving & HF ✅Atrial fibrillation & BDNF levels ✅Obesity & young adult CVH ✅Cardiac risk & sleep health ✅Cardiac arrest survivorship ✅Role of nurses in cardiac rehab teams Read here: journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/pag…

🚨New pub🚨 A study of 272 adults with type 2 diabetes aimed to identify factors influencing CVH behavior. Key findings: 1⃣Direct: Oral health behavior & self-efficacy ➡️ CVH 2⃣Indirect: Illness perception & depression ➡️ self-efficacy ➡️ CVH #diabetes journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/abs…

🚨New pub🚨 A new article aims to standardize use of self-care instruments for chronic diseases, highlighting similarities & providing guidance on scoring, translation & analysis for consistent use! @RiegelBarbara @PennNursing @vnshealth @VelloneErcole journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/ful…

🚨 New pub 🚨 A study of 300 older patients w/ CHF examined how insomnia impacts cognitive frailty & found 2 mediating pathways: 1⃣Insomnia → depressive sx → cognitive frailty 2⃣Insomnia → depressive sx+social support → cognitive frailty #HeartFailure journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/ful…

🚨New pub🚨 A recent study examined how psychosocial factors impact diabetes self-efficacy. Key findings: depressive sx, diabetes distress, self-esteem & resilience all play a role—can be important targets for intervention! @MercerNursing_ @uofnorthgeorgia journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/abs…

📢Have you checked out our March/April 2025 issue?!📢 It highlights: ✅U.S. women veterans & CVD primary prevention ✅HF & self-care ✅Diabetes self-efficacy ✅Diet & metabolic syndrome ✅Caregiver interventions ✅Psychometrics testing & more! Read here: journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/Pag…

🚨New pub🚨 A recent study explored young stroke survivors' care needs. Key findings: (1) personalized rehab & clear prognosis, (2) peer & financial support, and (3) regaining abilities & adapting to life changes. Tailored interventions are key! @CGUR_D journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/ful…

🚨 New pub 🚨 A recent study evaluated the Nurses' Cardiac Triage Instrument in ED nurses. Key findings: (1) patient presentation & nurses' reasoning process were validated & (2) nurse action items need further testing! @RNJohnB @NursingISU @UMichNursing journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/ful…

🚨 New pub 🚨 A recent study examined how discrimination, race-related trauma & depressive symptoms influenced BP over time. Findings show discrimination & trauma were linked to systolic BP changes! @jytaylor007 @ColumbiaNursing journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/ful…

🚨 New pub 🚨 A recent study explored the challenges of patients with HF during COVID-19. Key findings: ⬆️ emotional distress, disrupted routines, telehealth barriers & importance of family support. Targeted interventions are needed! @sutnews #HeartFailure journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/ful…

🚨New pub🚨 A recent study reviewed 23 home-based cardiac rehab programs for patients with CHD post-PCI. Findings show tech-based support & education improve adherence & outcomes. More research is needed to compare models across settings! @QUT_Nursing @QUT journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/ful…

🚨New pub🚨 A recent study examined the psychometric properties of the PHQ-9 in assessing depression among 427 Italian patients with CHD. Findings support a bi-dimensional structure, strong reliability & validity! @umed_wroc journals.lww.com/jcnjournal/ful…