1 |
Abshire et al.1212 Abshire M, Xu JY, Himmelfarb CD, Davidson P, Sulmasy D, Kub J et al. Symptoms and fear in heart failure patients approaching end of life: a mixed methods study. J Clin Nurs. 2015;24(21):3215-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jocn.12973. PMid:26404121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jocn.12973...
USA/2015 |
To consider how the fear and experience of symptoms are perceived in patients with HF at the end of life. |
Convergent mixed-methods |
Fifty-five patients with HF at the end of life. |
HF; end of life; symptoms |
McGill Quality of Life Questionnaire |
Dyspnea, pain, fatigue, swelling, psychological symptoms |
2 |
Agustia Nova1313 Agustia Nova P. Chronic heart failure patients’ perceptions on their palliative care needs. Enferm Clin. 2018;28:269-74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1130-8621(18)30168-2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1130-8621(18)...
Indonesia/2018 |
To inspect the perceptions of patients with HF about the necessity of palliative care. |
Qualitative study |
Five patients with NYHA III or IV HF. |
HF; palliative care; symptoms |
Not applicable. |
Dyspnea, fatigue, cough, insomnia, swelling, and nausea |
3 |
Albert et al.1414 Albert NM, Davis M, Young J. Improving the care of patients dying of heart failure. Cleve Clin J Med. 2002;69(4):321-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.69.4.321. PMid:11996202. http://dx.doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.69.4.321...
USA/2002 |
To assess and describe the approach used in managing the heart failure program in The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. |
Review |
Not applicable. |
HF; palliative care; symptoms |
Not applicable. |
Dyspnea, pain, abdominal fullness, nausea, feeding satiety, palpitations, fast heart rate, fatigue, weakened legs, inability to perform daily activities, persistent cough, weight loss, sleep disorders, memory problems, mental obtundation, swelling |
4 |
Alpert et al.1515 Alpert CM, Smith MA, Hummel SL, Hummel EK. Symptom burden in heart failure: assessment, impact on outcomes, and management. Heart Fail Rev. 2017;22(1):25-39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10741-016-9581-4. PMid:27592330. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10741-016-958...
USA/2017 |
Not described. |
Review |
Not applicable. |
HF; palliative care; symptoms |
Not applicable. |
Pain, dyspnea, depression, nausea, constipation, anorexia, fatigue |
5 |
Anderson et al.1616 Anderson H, Ward C, Eardley A, Gomm SA, Connolly M, Coppinger T et al. The concerns of patients under palliative care and a heart failure clinic are not being met. Palliat Med. 2001;15(4):279-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1191/026921601678320269. PMid:12054145. http://dx.doi.org/10.1191/02692160167832...
USA/2001 |
To determine the main concernings of patients with terminal illness identified by palliative care teams that work in Manchester and patients were treated in a heart failure clinic. |
Prospective study |
Two hundred thirteen patients in palliative care (mainly with cancer) and 66 patients with HF. |
Terminal illness; HF; symptoms |
A questionnaire prepared by the authors |
Pain/angina, independence loss, difficulty walking, anxiety or depression, tiredness, shortness of breath, constipation, nausea, vomiting, difficulty sleeping |
6 |
Araújo et al.1717 Araújo M, Galriça I, Abril R, Rodrigues R. Cuidados paliativos nas insuficiências de órgão avançadas. Med Interna. 2017;24(3):228-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.24950/rspmi/51/2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.24950/rspmi/51/2017...
Portugal/2017 |
To group the main symptoms according to the basis of pathology, as well as the therapeutic possibilities |
Review |
Not applicable. |
Palliative care; symptoms |
Not applicable. |
Pain, dyspnea, anorexia, swelling and ascites, nausea and vomiting |
7 |
Årestedt et al.1818 Årestedt K, Alvariza A, Boman K, Öhlén J, Goliath I, Håkanson C et al. Symptom relief and palliative care during the last week of life among patients with heart failure: a national register study. J Palliat Med. 2018;21(3):361-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2017.0125. PMid:29048982. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2017.0125...
Sweden/2018 |
To describe the main aspects of palliative care during the last week of the life of patients with HF according to health professionals |
National register study |
Three thousand, nine hundred eighty-one patients were diagnosed with HF as the basic cause of death. |
End of life care; hf; palliative care; symptoms |
Sisual scale, analogic, numerical classification scale and abbey pain scale
|
Pain, shortness of breath, anxiety, nausea, rales, confusion |
8 |
Årestedt et al.1919 Årestedt K, Brannstrom M, Evangelista LS, Stromberg A, Alvariza A. Palliative key aspects are of importance for symptom relief during the last week of life in patients with heart failure. ESC Heart Fail. 2021;8(3):2202-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.13312. PMid:33754461. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.13312...
Sweden/2021 |
To describe the prevalence of symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, anxiety, and nausea, identifying the factors associated with symptoms’ ease in patients with HF during their last week of life. |
National register study |
Four thousand, two hundred fifteen patients with HF diagnosed as the basic cause of death. |
Death; end of life; hf; palliative care; symptoms |
Visual scale, analogic, numerical classification scale and Abbey Pain Scale
|
Pain, anxiety, shortness of breath, nausea |
9 |
Bekelman et al.2020 Bekelman DB, Havranek EP, Becker DM, Kutner JS, Peterson PN, Wittstein IS et al. Symptoms, depression, and quality of life in patients with heart failure. J Card Fail. 2007;13(8):643-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cardfail.2007.05.005. PMid:17923356. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cardfail.200...
USA/2007 |
To describe the prevalence of anguish caused by symptoms in patients in ambulatory care with HF. |
Cross-sectional study |
Sixty patients with HF |
Quality of life; depression; symptoms; hf; palliative care |
Physical symptoms on the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale-Short Form; |
Shortness of breath, lack of energy, pain, drowsiness, dry mouth, numbness/tingling of hands and feet, difficulty sleeping, cough, difficulty focusing, urinary issues, dizziness, sexual issues, swelling of the hands or feet, constipation, changes in skin, itching, swelling feeling, sweats, change in taste, nausea, “I don’t look like myself,” lack of appetite, weight loss, diarrhea, hair loss, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, mouth sores |
Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form; |
Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire |
10 |
Bekelman et al.2121 Bekelman DB, Nowels CT, Allen LA, Shakar S, Kutner JS, Matlock DD. Outpatient palliative care for chronic heart failure: a case series. J Palliat Med. 2011;14(7):815-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2010.0508. PMid:21554021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2010.0508...
USA/2011 |
To describe the attended patients and the questions approached in an ambulatorial program of palliative care for patients with HF. |
Number of cases |
Fifty patients were treated in an ambulatorial program of palliative care in HF. |
HF; Palliative care; Symptoms |
Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ); |
Depression, anxiety, pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, and sleep disorders |
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9); |
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7); |
Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale-Short Form (MSAS-SF) |
11 |
Bekelman et al.2222 Bekelman DB, Rumsfeld JS, Havranek EP, Yamashita TE, Hutt E, Gottlieb SH et al. Symptom burden, depression, and spiritual well-being: a comparison of heart failure and advanced cancer patients. J Gen Intern Med. 2009;24(5):592-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11606-009-0931-y. PMid:19288160. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11606-009-093...
USA/2009 |
To inspect the necessity related to palliative care in both conditions, comparing the burden symptom and psychological and spiritual well-being in patients with heart failure and cancer. |
Cross-sectional study |
Sixty ambulatorial patients with HF symptoms and 30 ambulatorial patients with advanced lungs disease or pancreatic cancer. |
HF; quality of life; palliative care; symptoms; spirituality; depression |
Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale-Short Form; |
Shortness of breath, lack of energy, pain, feeling drowsy, dry mouth |
Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form; |
Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy—Spiritual Well-Being scale |
12 |
Blinderman et al.2323 Blinderman CD, Homel P, Billings JA, Portenoy RK, Tennstedt SL. Symptom distress and quality of life in patients with advanced congestive heart failure. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2008;35(6):594-603. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2007.06.007. PMid:18215495. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman....
USA/2008 |
To explore the relation between symptoms and quality of life of patients with advanced HF. |
Prospective study |
One hundred three patients with terminal HF or chronic lung disease. |
HF; quality of life; symptoms |
Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI); |
Lack of energy, dry mouth, shortness of breath, drowsiness, numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, difficulty sleeping, feeling worried, itching, difficulty focusing, feeling irritated, arm and leg swelling, lack of appetite, pain or pressure in the chest, feeling swelled, dizziness, urinary issues, issues with sexual intercourse or the interest in it, constipation, “I don’t look like myself,” headaches, sweats, weight loss, changes in skin, wheezing, feeling afraid, change in taste, nausea, difficulty swallowing, mouth sores, hair loss, diarrhea, vomiting. |
Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ); |
Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale (MSAS); |
Mental Health Inventory-5 (MHI-5); |
Sickness Impact Profile (SIP); |
Multidimensional Index of Life Quality (MILQ); |
Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy Spirituality Scale (FACIT-Spirituality) |
13 |
Dobbie et al.2424 Dobbie KR, Gandesbery B, Gordeski EZ. Outpatient palliative cardiology embedded within a heart failure clinic: a new model of care. J Palliat Med. 2017;20(4):A11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049909117729478. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10499091177294...
USA/2017 |
To characterize the patients described by the ambulatorial, palliative cardiology service, including the stage of their HF, symptoms, comorbidities, topics approached in the clinic, prescribed palliative treatments, advanced guidelines, status, and mortality. |
Retrospective study |
Eighty patients with HF from the palliative care services of Cleveland Clinic. |
HF; Palliative care; Symptoms |
Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS); |
Tiredness, pain, dyspnea, drowsiness, anxiety, depression, loss of appetite, nausea |
Palliative Prognostic Index (PPI) |
14 |
Flint et al.2525 Flint KM, Fairclough DL, Spertus JA, Bekelman DB. Does heart failure-specific health status identify patients with bothersome symptoms, depression, anxiety, and/or poorer spiritual well-being? Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes. 2019;5(3):233-41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ehjqcco/qcy061. PMid:30649237. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ehjqcco/qcy061...
USA/2019 |
To assess if the specific health status of heart failure was associated with the QV domains and identify a scoring rate that grants a deeper evaluation of the QV domains deficit. |
Randomized clinical test |
Three hundred fourteen patients with heart failure with bad health status. |
HF; Symptoms; Depression; Anxiety; Spiritual well-being |
Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale-Short Form (MSAS-SF); |
Pain, nausea, difficulty sleeping, constipation, dry mouth, numbness/tingling, issues with interest in sex, drowsiness, depression, spiritual well-being |
Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ); |
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9); |
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) |
15 |
Flowers2626 Flowers B. Palliative care for patients with end-stage heart failure. Nurs Times. 2003;99(11):30-2. PMid:12683043. USA/2003 |
To provide a brief and general view of common symptoms and suggestions on HF administration. |
Review |
Not applicable. |
Palliative care; HF |
Not applicable. |
Fatigue, worsening of renal functions, bad mood and anxiety, sleep disorders, loss of appetite, constipation, urinary issues, swelling, changes in skin |
16 |
Hoyt Zambroski2727 Hoyt Zambroski C. Managing beyond an uncertain illness trajectory: palliative care in advanced heart failure. Int J Palliat Nurs. 2006;12(12):566-73. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ijpn.2006.12.12.22543. PMid:17353842. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ijpn.2006.12....
USA/2006 |
To discuss the current status of palliative care for patients with advanced heart failure; To explain the basic pathophysiology and the signs and symptoms resulting from advanced heart failure. |
Review |
Not applicable. |
HF; palliative care; symptoms |
Not applicable. |
Dyspnea, nocturnal paroxysmal dyspnea, cough and orthopnea, swelling, pain in the chest, sleep disorders, nausea, and swelling |
17 |
Johnson2828 Johnson MJ. Extending palliative care to patients with heart failure. Br J Hosp Med. 2010;71(1):12-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2010.71.1.45966. PMid:20081635. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2010.71....
USA/2010 |
Not described. |
Text |
Not applicable. |
HF; palliative care; symptoms |
Not applicable. |
Shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, dry skin, depression, anxiety |
18 |
Jorgenson et al.2929 Jorgenson A, Sidebottom AC, Richards H, Kirven J. A description of inpatient palliative care actions for patients with acute heart failure. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2016;33(9):863-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049909115593064. PMid:26126817. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10499091155930...
USA/2016 |
To describe the palliative actions on patients with HF in the interventional group and examine actions for the subset of patients from the interventional group with the highest symptom load. |
Retrospective study |
Two hundred thirty-two patients with HF that engaged in an RCT: |
HF; palliative care; |
Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS); |
Pain, shortness of breath, swelling, tiredness, drowsiness, nausea, lack of appetite, anxiety, depression |
116 = GI |
Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) |
116 = GC |
|
19 |
Kurogi et al.3030 Kurogi EM, Butcher R, Salvetti MD. Relationship between functional capacity, performance and symptoms in hospitalized patients with heart failure. Rev Bras Enferm. 2020;73(4):e20190123. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0123. PMid:32490991. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2019...
Brazil/2020 |
To assess the prevalence of symptoms in patients with heart failure and to inspect the relation between symptoms, functional capacity, and performance. |
Cross-sectional study |
One hundred seventy patients with HF that were hospitalized in inpatient units (IU) or intensive care units (ICU). |
HF; Signs and symptoms |
Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS); |
Dyspnea, fatigue, tiredness, swelling, weakness, pain, nausea, inappetence, dizziness, cough, tachycardia, anxiety, depression, sleep alteration, sadness |
Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) |
20 |
Lowey3131 Lowey SE. Palliative care in the management of patients with advanced heart failure. In: Islam M, editor. Heart failure: from research to clinical practice. Cham: Springer; 2017. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology; no. 1067). http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/5584_2017_115. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/5584_2017_115...
USA/2018 |
This article will focus exclusively on the administration of patients with advanced clinical status or stage D, heart failure, and the usage of palliative or interventional care in their overall treatment plan. |
Review |
Not applicable. |
Advanced care planning; HF; end of life care; palliative care; symptoms control |
Not applicable. |
Anorexia, confusion, cough, dyspnea, swelling, fatigue, insomnia, pain, anxiety, and depression |
21 |
Lum et al.3232 Lum HD, Carey EP, Fairclough D, Plomondon ME, Hutt E, Rumsfeld JS et al. Burdensome physical and depressive symptoms predict heart failure-specific health status over one year. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2016;51(6):963-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2015.12.328. PMid:26921492. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman....
USA/2016 |
To identify the potentially changeable factors related to patients that foretell the specific health status of the HF throughout one year |
Prospective study |
Three hundred eighty-four patients with HF. |
HF; health status; symptoms; spirituality; depression |
Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ); |
Pain in the chest, Dizziness, Numbness/tingling, Dry mouth, Pain, Nausea, Cough, Constipation, Depressive symptoms, Low spiritual well-being |
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) |
22 |
Nordgren and Sörensen3333 Nordgren L, Sörensen S. Symptoms experienced in the last six months of life in patients with end-stage heart failure. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2003;2(3):213-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1474-5151(03)00059-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1474-5151(03)...
Sweden/2003 |
To reach a deeper understanding of patients with end-stage HF and describe the symptoms of these patients throughout their last six months of life by examining documentation in medical records. |
Retrospective study |
Eight patients with HF that were hospitalized at least once in the last six months of life. |
HF; symptoms; palliative care |
Not applicable. |
Shortness of breath, pain, fatigue, anxiety, physical activity limitations, nausea, ankle swelling, constipation, loss of appetite, insomnia, persistent cough, confusion, dizziness, urinary incontinence, orthopnea, diarrhea, persistent itching, depression or bad mood, persistent thirst, palpitations, nocturia |
23 |
Opasich and Gualco3434 Opasich C, Gualco A. The complex symptom burden of the aged heart failure population. Curr Opin Support Palliat Care. 2007;1(4):255-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/SPC.0b013e3282f33f98. PMid:18685371. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/SPC.0b013e3282...
Italy/2007 |
To explore the load of symptoms and control and to examine some of the instruments used to assess and monitor the suffering of patients with heart failure. |
Review |
Not applicable. |
HF; palliative care; symptoms |
Not applicable. |
Dyspnea, tiredness, depression, gastrointestinal symptoms, pain, itchiness |
24 |
Oriani et al.3535 Oriani A, Guo P, Gadoud A, Dunleavy L, Kane P, Murtagh FEM. What are the main symptoms and concerns reported by patients with advanced chronic heart failure?-a secondary analysis of the Palliative care Outcome Scale (POS) and Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale (IPOS). Ann Palliat Med. 2019;8(5):775-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/apm.2019.08.10. PMid:31594366. http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/apm.2019.08.1...
England/2019 |
To determine if the POS and IPOS capture the main symptoms and concerns reported by patients with advanced HF. |
Secondary analysis |
One hundred two patients with HF. |
HF; Palliative care; |
The Palliative care Outcome Scale (POS); |
Poor mobility, shortness of breath, pain, feeling anxious, low quality of life, liquid retention or swelling, lack of appetite, loneliness, lack of focus/insufficient memory, concerns with self-esteem, concerns related to the bowel, drowsiness, itching, cough, depression, not sleeping well |
Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale (IPOS) |
25 |
Puckett and Goodlin3636 Puckett C, Goodlin SJ. A modern integration of palliative care into the management of heart failure. Can J Cardiol. 2020;36(7):1050-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2020.05.004. PMid:32413550. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2020.05...
Canada/2020 |
To review the available publications that explore the integration of palliative care in HF treatment and propose an ambulatory model that assesses the necessities and symptoms, in addition to direct HF specialists or palliative care according to this assessment. |
Review |
Not applicable. |
HF; Palliative care; |
Not applicable. |
Dyspnea, anxiety, pain, depression, sleep disorders, anemia |
26 |
Riley and Beattie3737 Riley JP, Beattie JM. Palliative care in heart failure: facts and numbers. ESC Heart Fail. 2017;4(2):81-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.12125. PMid:28451443. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.12125...
England/2017 |
Not described. |
Editorial |
Not applicable. |
HF; Palliative care; |
Not applicable. |
Shortness of breath, feeling drowsiness/tiredness, pain, “I don’t look like myself,” weight loss, lack of energy, arms/legs swelling, difficulty sleeping, hand/feet tingling, change in taste, difficulty focusing, issues with interest in sexual intercourse, cough, nausea, dizziness, feeling swelled, dry mouth, issues urinating, itching, constipation, vomiting, sweats, diarrhea, worrying, feeling irritated, feeling sadness, feeling nervousness. |
27 |
Shah et al.3838 Shah AB, Udeoji DU, Baraghoush A, Bharadwaj P, Yennurajalingam S, Schwarz ER. An evaluation of the prevalence and severity of pain and other symptoms in acute decompensated heart failure. J Palliat Med. 2013;16(1):87-90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2012.0248. PMid:23272674. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2012.0248...
USA/2013 |
To assess, through the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS), the pain and other symptoms experienced by the patients with HF during acute decompensation that requires hospitalization. |
Cross-sectional study |
One hundred patients with HF history. |
HF; Symptoms; pain |
Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) |
Pain, decreased well-being, tiredness, shortness of breath |
28 |
Steinberg et al.3939 Steinberg L, White M, Arvanitis J, Husain A, Mak S. Approach to advanced heart failure at the end of life. Can Fam Physician. 2017;63(9):674-80. PMid:28904030. Canada/2017 |
To circumscribe the management of symptoms, in addition to offering a home-based protocol for patients with advanced heart failure (HF) |
Review |
Not applicable. |
HF; Palliative care; |
Not applicable. |
Pain, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, anorexia, constipation, depression, anxiety |
29 |
Stewart and McPherson4040 Stewart D, McPherson ML. Symptom management challenges in heart failure: pharmacotherapy considerations. Heart Fail Rev. 2017;22(5):525-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10741-017-9632-5. PMid:28646467. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10741-017-963...
USA/2017 |
To review the most common and distressing symptoms of heart failure, analyze pieces of evidence or the lack of them for the pharmacological management of the symptoms, and provide prescribing considerations according to the side effect, profiles, and comorbidities. |
Review |
Not applicable. |
HF; Symptoms |
Not applicable. |
Dyspnea, swelling, pain, cachexia, depression, fatigue |
30 |
Texier et al.4141 Texier G, Rhondali W, Meunier-Lafay E, Dellinger A, Gérard C, Morel V et al. Soins palliatifs chez les patients en insuffisance cardiaque terminale. Ann Cardiol Angeiol. 2014;63(4):253-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ancard.2014.01.007. PMid:24485825. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ancard.2014....
France/2014 |
To assess the access to palliative care in cardiologic care during the six months prior to the death and, more particularly, during the last hospitalization. |
Retrospective study |
Twenty-nine patients died from HF. |
HF; Symptoms; Palliative care |
Not applicable. |
Pain, dyspnea, fatigue, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pressure ulcer, unconsciousness |
31 |
Udeoji et al.4242 Udeoji DU, Shah AB, Bharadwaj P, Katsiyiannis P, Schwarz ER. Evaluation of the prevalence and severity of pain in patients with stable chronic heart failure. World J Cardiol. 2012;4(8):250-5. http://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v4.i8.250. PMid:22953022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v4.i8.250...
USA/2012 |
To assess the prevalence and severity of pain in patients with chronic, stable heart failure (HF) in an ambulatorial clinic environment. |
Cross-sectional study |
Sixty-two patients with HF. |
HF; symptoms; palliative care |
Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) |
Tiredness, decreased well-being, shortness of breath, drowsiness, pain |
32 |
Yu et al.4343 Yu DS, Chan HY, Leung DY, Hui E, Sit JW. Symptom clusters and quality of life among patients with advanced heart failure. J Geriatr Cardiol. 2016;13(5):408-14. https://dx.doi.org/10.11909%2Fj.issn.1671-5411.2016.05.014. PMid:27403150. https://dx.doi.org/10.11909%2Fj.issn.167...
China/2016 |
To identify symptoms groups among patients with advanced heart failure (HF) and the independent relations with quality of life (QoL) |
Cross-sectional study |
One hundred nineteen patients with advanced HF. |
HF; Palliative care; quality of life |
Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS, Chinese version); |
Shortness of breath, depression, anxiety, fatigue, nausea, drowsiness, reduced appetite, pain, overall discomfort |
McGill Quality of Life Questionnaire (MQoL; Chinese version) |
33 |
Zambroski and Bekelman4444 Zambroski CH, Bekelman DB. Palliative symptom management in patients with heart failure. Prog Palliat Care. 2008;16(5):241-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/096992608X346206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/096992608X3462...
USA/2008 |
To review assessment and management strategies for patients with heart failure that remain symptomatic, despite the treatment for heart failure indicated by the guidelines. |
Review |
Not applicable. |
HF; Symptoms; palliative care |
Not applicable. |
Dyspnea, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, depression, anxiety |
34 |
Zambroski et al.4545 Zambroski CH, Moser DK, Roser LP, Heo S, Chung ML. Patients with heart failure who die in hospice. Am Heart J. 2005;149(3):558-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2004.06.019. PMid:15864247. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2004.06....
USA/2005 |
To describe the characteristics of patients that received palliative care, identify the most commonly related symptoms by the patients with HF at the psychiatric hospital during their last seven days of life, and identify interventions used by nurses from the psychiatric hospital to control the symptoms. |
Retrospective study |
Ninety patients with HF that died when receiving palliative care. |
HF; Symptoms; palliative care |
Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI); |
Pain, shortness of breath, swelling, urinary incontinence, diarrhea |
Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) |