Impact of non-cardiovascular comorbidities on the quality of life of patients with chronic heart failure: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To determine the impact of non-cardiovascular comorbidities on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF).

Methods

A scoping review of the scientific literature published between 2009 and 2019 was carried out. Observational studies which assessed the HRQoL of patients with CHF using validated questionnaires and its association with non-cardiovascular comorbidities were included.

Results

The search identified 1904 studies, of which 21 fulfilled the inclusion criteria to be included for analysis. HRQoL was measured through specific, generic, or both types of questionnaires in 72.2%, 16.7%, and 11.1% of the studies, respectively. The most common comorbidities studied were diabetes mellitus (12 studies), mental and beha

SUBMITTER: Comin-Colet J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7542693 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature