A5035769908- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Nursing care and research
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Health Education and Validation
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Family Support in Illness
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- Family and Disability Support Research
American University of Beirut
2012-2025
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
2024
Despite the progress in care of individuals with heart failure (HF), important sex disparities knowledge and management remain, covering all aspects syndrome, from aetiology pathophysiology to treatment. Important distinctions phenotypic presentation are widely known, but mechanisms behind these differences only partially defined. The impact sex-specific conditions predisposition HF has gained progressive interest community. Under-recruitment women large randomized clinical trials continued...
Thirst is among the most unpleasant symptoms in patients with heart failure (HF). Intense thirst can lead to uncontrolled fluid intake, resulting congestion and frequent readmissions. Many predictors of were identified, but little research addressed its association salt intake. The aims describe prevalence characteristics HF, examine identify predictors. Using a descriptive correlational design, 100 New York Heart Association classes I, II, III HF interviewed about thirst, salt-related...
Cardiovascular disease is a common comorbidity in chronic obstructive pulmonary (COPD). Yet cardiovascular and risk under diagnosed COPD often undertreated, increasing the of cardiopulmonary events. We formed Global Working Group experts to produce consensus statement detailing identification management patients with COPD. conducted virtual meetings supplemented by remote working communication. The Chairs (CPG, MB) proposed draft statement, which was further developed Group. selection final...
Objective To evaluate stress, depression and quality of life among community-dwelling patients with heart failure (HF) their effect on perceived medication adherence in a socioeconomically challenged setting. Design A cross-sectional design self-administered questionnaire data collected between October 2021 September 2022. Methods Patients confirmed diagnosis HF were sought for collection the community cardiology clinics through an electronic platform. Confirmation cases was done ejection...
The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions cardiac self-care among Lebanese family caregivers patients. specific aims were describe the cultural context care-giving in Lebanon and roles enhancing practices patients with diseases.The role Lebanon, a country Middle East, is assumed extend beyond making decisions on behalf patient assuming responsibility for care. To date, there has been no done empirically validate impression.The design qualitative descriptive that used...
Introduction: Self-care is recognized as a means for improving outcomes of heart failure (HF), yet studies have not addressed what predicts successful self-care in collectivist cultures like Lebanon. Methodology: was measured, using the Arabic Self-Care HF index, 100 participants with (76% males; mean age 67.59) recruited from tertiary medical center. Results: suboptimal, scores 67.26, 66.96, and 69.5 maintenance, management, confidence. Better knowledge, social support, confidence lower New...
Background The Heart Failure Somatic Perception Scale (HFSPS) is an 18-item instrument used to assess how bothersome are common signs and symptoms of heart failure (HF). To date, the psychometric properties HFSPS have been tested in American, Italian, Japanese samples. Objective aim this study was evaluate validity reliability a population Lebanese patients living with HF. Methods A rigorous translation back-translation process performed. Cultural appropriateness ratings were assessed by...
The World Health Organization designated last year as the International Year of Nurse and Midwife. And we know worldwide, 2020 became an unforgettable nurses midwives everywhere confronted COVID‐19 pandemic. To be a nurse in was challenging heroic, but being Beirut, Lebanon so extraordinarily charged with adversity. country witnessed one‐year series tragedies epic dimensions – laying heavy toll on front‐line nurses. We present our stories eight Lebanese nurses, giving voice to incredible...
People's beliefs about heart disease affect how quickly they respond to a cardiac event and their subsequent recovery.To explore symptoms, causes, timeline, consequences curability of in Lebanese adults; identify differences these by demographic characteristics cardiovascular risk status.A total 401 visitors patients admitted two hospitals Beirut were interviewed using the modified Illness Perception Questionnaire, addition health-related questions. Participants 25 years older, visiting...
Smoking in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) increases their risk for recurrent events and death.The aim of this study was to describe the smoking trajectory among hospitalized ACS associated factors.Forty who were smokers interviewed hospital about history, nicotine dependence, depression, self-efficacy, social support. Phone interviews at 1, 3, 6, 12 months after discharge assessed status related factors.Most (≥80%) middle-aged married men, high dependence (52.5%) low...
Many health science curricula have integrated behavioral modification techniques in their plans. Motivational Interviewing is one such technique. Educational interventions to promote had limited success. Integrating simulation-based learning might offer a platform whereby students can train well controlled environments with increased authenticity, provision of standardized experiences and the capacity for immediate feedback participants. Using motivational interviewing as an exemplar,...
Abstract Background Informal caregivers are individuals voluntarily caring for someone facing a disease, disability, or any condition requiring particular attention.1 They provide around 90% of in-home care and play key role in supporting the wellbeing people living with chronic illnesses.2 Such diagnoses alter roles within family unit cause feelings uncertainty, anxiety, depression, resentment, among others. This is true patients Heart Failure [HF]. High dependency lack formal support...
Abstract Background Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most prevalent childhood birth defect, leading to health concerns in growth and development post-surgery. Parents mostly shoulder responsibility for post-hospitalization care. The chronic nature of caring a child with CHD induces significant stress, fostering perceptions as highly vulnerable resulting overprotective behaviors. These behaviors could restrict child's developmental opportunities, affecting overall development. Purpose...
Abstract Introduction Low levels of formal education among Lebanese people with HF were reported. Additionally, limited discharge is provided to this population. Therefore, it was necessary evaluate the health literacy population following translation heart failure‐specific scale into Arabic and its psychometric properties in setting. Methods A cross‐sectional design conducted on participants from community confirmed cases failure. research team trained for data collection. Following...
Abstract The “Heart failure specialists of Tomorrow” (HoT) group gathers young researchers, physicians, basic scientists, nurses and many other professions under the auspices Heart Failure Association European Society Cardiology. After its foundation in 2014, it has quickly grown to a large currently 925 members. Membership this growing community offers advantages during, before, after ‘Heart World Congress on Acute Failure’. These include: eligibility receive travel grants, participation...
Introduction: Air pollution imposes a significant burden on public health. It is emerging as modifiable risk factor for cancer, diabetes, and respiratory cardiovascular diseases. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices of Lebanese physicians regarding air pollution. Methods: observational uses descriptive cross-sectional correlational design. The data were collected using self-administered online survey that was sent 874 potential respondents who are members Order...
Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Other. Main source(s): University Review Board the American Beirut Background Heart Failure [HF] affects 64.3 million individuals globally and despite its decreasing global burden it remains dramatically high in countries Eastern Mediterranean Region. Self-care is highly recommended to improve HF patient outcomes an integral aspect for effective self-care symptom perception. This involves body listening, recognition monitoring,...