European journal of cardiovascular nursing : journal of the Working Group on Cardiovascular Nursing of the European Society of Cardiology
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Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs
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Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs · Dec 2013
Multicenter StudyRelationships between illness representations, treatment beliefs and the performance of self-care in heart failure: a cross-sectional survey.
Self-care is a key principle in the management of chronic heart failure (HF). The common sense model (CSM) of illness cognitions and behaviour provides a theoretical framework within which relationships between beliefs and behaviour can be examined. ⋯ Illness representations and treatment beliefs should be explored in patients with HF in order to inform the development of targeted interventions designed to correct misconceptions and enhance self-care. This has the potential to improve clinical outcomes in this population.