Family cohesion and adaptability in heart failure: an APIMeM analysis of symptom perception and spousal caregiving on patient self-care - Takeaways - MDSpire

Family cohesion and adaptability in heart failure: an APIMeM analysis of symptom perception and spousal caregiving on patient self-care

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  • Yan Yang

  • Jianhua Shi

  • Xiaoying Gu

  • June 19, 2026

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    The study examines the impact of family cohesion and adaptability on self-care ability in chronic heart failure patients and their spouses.

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    A cross-sectional survey involved 212 CHF inpatients and their spouses, assessing family function, symptom perception, and self-care ability.

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    Results indicated that family function directly and indirectly influences self-care ability through symptom perception and caregiving contributions.

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    The actor-partner interdependence mediation model revealed significant actor and partner effects on self-care ability in CHF patients.

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    Findings suggest that interventions should consider the patient-spouse dyad to enhance self-care ability in chronic heart failure.

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Family cohesion and adaptability in heart failure: an APIMeM analysis of symptom perception and spousal caregiving on patient self-care

  • by Yan Yang, Jianhua Shi, Xiaoying Gu

  • June 19, 2026

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