Browsing by Author "Hill, Loreena"

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Culture, ethnicity, and socio-economic status as determinants of the management of patients with advanced heart failure who need palliative care: A clinical consensus statement from the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the ESC, the ESC Patient Forum, and the European Association of Palliative Care
(2023) Hill, Loreena
Abstract: The delivery of effective healthcare entails the configuration and resourcing of health economies to address the burden of disease, including acute and chronic heart failure, that affects local populations. Increasing migration is leading to more multicultural and ethnically diverse societies worldwide, with migration research suggesting that minority populations are often subject to discrimination, socio-economic disadvantage, and inequity of access to optimal clinical support. Within these contexts, the provision of person-centred care requires medical and nursing staff to be aware of and become adept in navigating the nuances of cultural diversity, and how that can impact some individuals and families entrusted to their care. This paper will examine current evidence, provide practical guidance, and signpost professionals on developing cultural competence within the setting of patients with advanced heart failure who may benefit from palliative care.
Risk and Management of Patients with Cancer and Heart Disease
(2023) Hill, Loreena
Abstract: Cancer and cardiovascular disease are two of the leading causes of global mortality and morbidity. Medical research has generated powerful lifesaving treatments for patients with cancer; however, such treatments may sometimes be at the expense of the patient’s myocardium, leading to heart failure. Anti-cancer drugs, including anthracyclines, can result in deleterious cardiac effects, significantly impacting patients’ functional capacity, mental well-being, and quality of life. Recognizing this, recent international guidelines and expert papers published recommendations on risk stratification and care delivery, including that of cardio-oncology services. This review will summarize key evidence with a focus on anthracycline therapy, providing clinical guidance for the non-oncology professional caring for a patient with cancer and heart failure.
What do patients want from a digital device that supports heart failure self-management?
(2024-08) Hill, Loreena
Abstract Objective: To assess patients' needs and the factors determining their acceptance of an e-Health intervention. Methods: Purposive sample of patients with heart failure, attending an outpatient consultation were invited to complete a questionnaire designed to assess their needs and acceptance of an e-Health intervention. Data analysis was performed using Chi-square tests with post-hoc corrections. Results: Response rate was 61 % (n = 101), with most patients (>70 %) indicating they could see themselves using an e-Health intervention to manage their heart failure. Participants with a healthy lifestyle (i.e., non-smoker and consumed alcohol < once/week) were more likely to have a positive attitude towards technology (p adj.=0.013). Those willing to use an e-Health intervention were convinced of its advantages by other patients with heart failure (p adj.=0.013). Advanced age, education level, employment or marital status did not influence patient attitudes toward health technology. Conclusions & practice implications: Results indicate patients have a positive attitude towards the use of e-Health interventions to enable their self-management of heart failure. These findings will inform further development and delivery strategies of e-Health interventions.