The prestigious British international refereed journal „Global Cardiology Science & Practice“ has published the paper titled “Health-promoting behaviors among patients with heart failure: A cross-sectional study in Georgia".
The study was conducted in collaboration between Caucasus University and the Chapidze Emergency Cardiology Center. The two institutions have maintained a long-standing partnership through joint scientific research projects, reflecting a strong collaboration in clinical research and academic activities.
Authors:
Tengiz Verulava - Head of the Department of Science and Continuing Education at Chapidze Emergency Cardiology Center, Academic Doctor of Medicine, Professor at Caucasus University, and Director of the Center for Healthcare Policy.
Revaz Jorbenadze - Executive Director of the Chapidze Emergency Cardiology Center Doctor of Medicine, Professor.
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Abstract:
The increase in the number of patients with heart failure in recent years is multifactorial and is partly due to an aging population, improved survival from acute cardiovascular events (e.g., myocardial infarction), and advances in primary and secondary prevention strategies that have extended life expectancy of patients.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate health-promoting behaviors in patients with heart failure. The findings revealed that patients’ health behaviors are significantly influenced by factors such as age, education level, disease duration, and adherence to physician recommendations.
The study emphasizes the importance of education-based and psychosocial support interventions, which can meaningfully improve patients' quality of life.
