OVERVIEW

Heart Failure - Module 3: Psychological Constructs and Cardiovascular Disease is organized by RnCeus Interactive.

Course Expiration - This course will be reviewed, revised or retired on or before 7/1/2022

Conflict of interest statement
This CNE offering is developed and presented exclusively by RnCeus Interactive, LLC. All parties involved in the planning and production of this enduring CNE attest that no emolument influenced the CNE content or presentation. RnCeus Interactive, LLC. does not accept commercial support or endorse any commercial product or service.

Description:
In addition to the physiological changes that occur to patients with cardiovascular disease due to genetics, poor health habits, and/or aging, psychological constructs have been found to influence the development and progression of cardiovascular disease and ultimately heart failure. Several research studies have been carried out describing psychological constructs and their negative and positive impact on heart disease. The psychological constructs of depression, anxiety, optimism, and feelings of positive well-being are so far the most impactful (Carney & Freedland, 2017; Carney and Freedland, 2009..

Learner Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
• Identify the psychological constructs that increase the risk of heart failure (HF).
• Discuss the identification of depression in nursing assessments.
• Describe treatment options for depression and anxiety to prevent heart failure.
• Describe a patient interaction that promotes positive well-being.
• Apply principles of Positive Psychology to prevent HF in patients at risk for HF.
• Discuss the relationship between an optimistic view and pessimistic one on quality of life of patient with HF.
• List three quality of life measurements used with patients who have HF.