Facilitators and Challenges to Exergaming: Perspectives of Patients With Heart Failure.

Background: Few investigators have explored challenges and facilitators to exergaming, essential factors to exergaming adherence, among patients with heart failure.

Objectives: In this qualitative study, we explored facilitators and challenges using a home-based exergame platform, the Nintendo Wii Sports, in patients with heart failure.

Methods: Semistructured face-to-face interviews were conducted in 13 participants given a diagnosis of heart failure (age range, 34-69 years).

Sexual Health Education: Knowledge Level of Oncology Nurses and Barriers to Discussing Concerns With Patients.

Background: Cancer treatment has a significant impact on a patient's sexual health and function. However, numerous communication barriers deter healthcare professionals from initiating a sexual health conversation with patients.

Objectives: This study assessed the effects of a nurse-focused sexual health education workshop on change in knowledge of sexual concerns, barriers to discussing sexuality, and frequency of bringing up sexual concerns.