A study on body image and self-care behavior of adult patients with chronic heart failure

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26861891
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Clinical nursing
• Research Institution: The Japanese Red Cross Kyushu International College of Nursing (2016); Nagasaki University (2014-2015)
• Principal Investigator: Kuroda Hiromi 日本赤十字九州国際看護大学, 看護学部, 助教 (50512042)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: 慢性心不全 / ボディイメージ / セルフケア行動

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study aimed to clarify the recognition of body image of adult patients with chronic heart failure and the relationships with self-care behavior and medical characteristics. Our results showed that adult patients with chronic heart failure had a significant decrease in body image assessment tool (body control and body esteem) compared with those in older age. Health-related quality of life (mental health) was associated with body control and body esteem. The body image of adult patients with heart failure was affected to recognition of their role in adulthood such as work and child-raising. And the relationship with people influenced their self-care behavior.

Free Research Field

基礎看護学