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The Journal of Nursing Research, 2013-03, Vol.21 (1), p.039-048
Ort / Verlag
台灣: 臺灣護理學會
Erscheinungsjahr
2013
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EZB Electronic Journals Library
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Background: Excessive daytime sleepiness can increase heart failure (HF) mortality, cause poor medication adherence, and worsen quality of life in people with HF. Recognition of excessive daytime sleepiness can help improveHFmanagement outcomes.
Purpose: This study was designed to identify the determinants of daytime sleepiness in patients with HF in Taiwan.
Methods: A cross-sectional and correlational study design was employed. We used nonprobability sampling to recruit 133 participants during their regular visits to a cardiovascular outpatient department of a medical center. Instruments used included the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Symptom Subscale of Kansas City CardiomyopathyQuestionnaire, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
Results: Excessive daytime sleepiness occurred in 23.3% of study participants. Significant determinants of excessive daytime sleepiness were daytime dysfunction, body mass index, and HF symptom frequency. Use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors was correlated with excessive dayt