Uncertainty levels differ by physical heart failure symptom cluster

• Published in: Applied nursing research Vol. 60; p. 151435
• Main Authors: Sethares, Kristen A., Viveiros, Jennifer D., Ayotte, Brian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.08.2021
• Subjects: Heart failure; Nursing; Physical symptoms; Symptom clusters; Uncertainty; Heart failure; Physical symptoms; Uncertainty; Symptom clusters

The role of uncertainty, unpredictable symptoms, and unknown illness trajectory are frequent concerns reported in heart failure (HF) literature. Illness uncertainty can lead to difficulty interpreting symptoms, potentially impacting outcomes. Impaired functional status, quality of life, all-cause mo...