Faktorer som påverkar följsamhet till egenvårdsråd vid hjärtsvikt : En litteraturöversikt

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Background Heart failure means that the heart´s pumping ability is impaired. Common symptom is dyspnea and edema. The disease is progressive and affects quality of life, physical and psychological capacity. Self-care is a form of treatment that can improve quality of life and slow the progression of the disease. Despite this, it can be difficult to maintain good adherence to self-care. Aim To investigate factors that influence adherence to self-care in people with heart failure. Method The study´s method was a structured literature review. The data analysis was conducted using a systematic analysis model to create a structured and comprehensive understanding of the results. Results The results showed that adherence to self-care is influenced by several factors. Three main categories were identified: background factors, lifestyle factors and care and education. Based on these categories, six subcategories were developed: demography, economy and work, lifestyle, mental health and relationships, clinical factors, education. Conclusions Overall, knowledge and support were key to improving self-care adherence in heart failure.