Peer-support interventions for women with cardiovascular disease: protocol for synthesising the literature using an evidence map.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The leading cause of death for women is cardiovascular disease (CVD), including ischaemic heart disease, stroke and heart failure. Previous literature suggests peer support interventions improve self-reported recovery, hope and empowerment in other patient populations, but the evidence for peer support interventions in women with CVD is unknown. The aim of this study is to describe peer support interventions for women with CVD using an evidence map. Specific objectives are to: (1) provide an overview of peer support interventions used in women with ischaemic heart disease, stroke and heart failure, (2) identify gaps in primary studies where new or better studies are needed and (3) describe knowledge gaps where complete systematic reviews are required.

Methods and an

SUBMITTER: Parry M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9535150 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature