Spirituality and heart failure: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Heart failure (HF) is a frequent chronic disease with disturbing symptoms and complex treatments, associated with depression and lower quality of life. Some studies have shown that spirituality and religiosity may be relevant in these patients. We aimed to systematically review the medical literature on spirituality and religiosity in patients with HF.

Methods

Major databases for studies investigating the effect of spirituality and religiosity in people affected by HF were searched from inception until 26th April 2023. Studies with clear definition of spirituality or religiosity, validated diagnosis of HF, and reporting outcomes of interest (i.e., incidence of mortality, cardiovascular outcomes, and quality of life) were included.

Results

Among 810 non-dupl

SUBMITTER: Cilona L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10627967 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature