Fatigue in Persons with Heart Failure Flashcards

Flashcards reviewing key vocabulary from the article: Fatigue in Persons with Heart Failure: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Synthesis Using the Biopsychosocial Model of Health.

Fatigue in Heart Failure

A common and distressing symptom of heart failure that has important implications for patient-reported and clinical outcomes.

Biopsychosocial Model of Health

A model that includes biological, psychological, and social domains, interacting dynamically to influence health/disease experience and outcomes.

General Fatigue

Persistent, full-body experience with physical and psychological aspects unrelated to exertion.

Exertional Fatigue

Fatigue that occurs during and/or after exertion.

NYHA Functional Class

A classification of heart failure severity based on how symptoms interfere with physical functioning.

Biological Variables

Physical elements of the body, biological variables capture these aspects

Psychological Variables

Variables related to cognitive, emotional, motivational, attitudinal, and behavioral systems.

Social Variables

Perceived or actual contacts or connections with others and society that impact health.

Medications

Beta-blockers, diuretics, nitrates, statins, anticoagulants, calcium antagonists and psychotropic medications.

Multi-dimensional Fatigue Scales

Scales that measure multiple dimensions of fatigue.

Unidimensional Fatigue Scales

Scales that focus on the presence/absence of fatigue, fatigue severity, or physical sensations.

Self-Care

The ability of a patient to manage their own health condition, including symptom monitoring, recognition, and evaluation.

Social Determinants of Health

Factors such as community infrastructure, financial security, education level, and social support that are essential to understand when implementing interventions.