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Return to work and the person with heart failure
Lorraine Phillips1, Tracie Harrison, Philip Houck
1School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
Heart & Lung : the Journal of Critical Care
|March 12, 2005
Summary
Returning to work after heart failure (HF) presents challenges. Nurses play a vital role in assessing patients, providing resources, and advocating for individuals with HF to support their workforce reentry.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Occupational Health
- Nursing
Background:
- Heart failure (HF) poses significant economic and social burdens.
- Managing HF involves addressing financial and living cost stresses.
- Nurses are crucial in supporting patients with HF during their return to work.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on the topic of return to work for individuals with HF.
- To provide practical suggestions for nurses managing patients with HF.
- To highlight the nurse's role in patient advocacy and resource provision.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on return to work in heart failure patients.
- Synthesis of findings to inform nursing practice.
- Identification of areas for future research.
Main Results:
- Nurses require specific preparation to effectively manage patients with HF.
- Assessment, resource provision, and advocacy are key nursing functions.
- Gaps in knowledge exist regarding safe and effective workforce transitions for HF patients.
Conclusions:
- Nurses must be equipped to assess and support HF patients returning to work.
- Advocacy and resource connection are essential components of nursing care for HF patients.
- Further research is necessary to optimize the return-to-work process for individuals with HF.