Perceived control attitude among heart failure patients in Oman: a multicenter study.

Heart failure (HF) is a global epidemic with a prevalence of over 64.3 million cases worldwide. Several factors account for the increase in the prevalence of HF.

Efficacy of Virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on COVID-19 Pandemic Related Anxiety in a Middle Eastern Country: An Interventional Study.

Introduction: Emotional stress and anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic has gained a lot of attention. The capacity to withstand from the manipulated thinking and COVID-19 related stress and anxiety depends on the resilience level of an individual. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has patronizing benefits for people affected with altered mental health.

The Relationship between Size of Core Network and Frequency of Contacts with Agitation and Positive Affect in Older Adults with Dementia.

Background: Few studies have explored the associations of agitation symptoms among older adults with core network size and with frequency of contact with core network care providers. The present study aimed to investigate the associations of agitation and affect among older adult people with dementia (PWD) with core network size and frequency of contact with core network care providers.

Methods: A convenience sample of 98 Omani older adult PWD residing in their homes was recruited.

Agitation in people with dementia: A concept analysis.

Aim: This article aims to clarify the concept of agitation in people with dementia (PWD) by identifying its attributes, antecedents, and consequences to propose an operational definition of the concept.

Background: Agitation is a recurrent behavior problem for many people with and without dementia, which results in psychosocial distress. The current literature lacks the conceptual clarity of agitation, which limits its effective nursing management.

Factors Associated with Home Care Outcomes among Community-Dwelling Older Adult Patients with Dementia.

Background: With the increase in the proportion of people with dementia (PWD), it is necessary to address dementia-related issues among older adults who live at home; however, there is no integrative review on this issue.

Objectives: To describe and analyze quantitative and qualitative studies from primary sources in order to identify the factors which impact home care outcomes among PWD.

Methods: A computer search of PsycINFO, MEDLINE (PubMed), and the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) was performed.