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Peer-support interventions for women with cardiovascular disease: protocol for synthesising the literature using an

Monica Parry1, Sarah Visintini2,3, Amy Johnston4,5

  • 1Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada monica.parry@utoronto.ca.

BMJ Open
|October 5, 2022
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Peer support interventions show promise for women with cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study maps existing evidence to identify gaps and guide future research on improving recovery and empowerment for women with heart conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular health research
  • Public health interventions
  • Evidence synthesis methodologies

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of mortality in women.
  • Peer support interventions are recognized for enhancing recovery in other patient groups.
  • The efficacy of peer support for women with CVD remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To map peer support interventions for women diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (CVD).
  • To identify research gaps in primary studies concerning peer support for women with CVD.
  • To highlight areas requiring comprehensive systematic reviews on this topic.

Main Methods:

  • A broad evidence map approach will be employed for knowledge synthesis.
  • Extensive database searches (e.g., CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE) and grey literature searches will be conducted.
  • Inclusion criteria are broad, encompassing any study on peer support involving women, irrespective of research design, date, or language.

Main Results:

  • Qualitative data will be narratively synthesized.
  • Quantitative data will be analyzed using R statistical software.
  • Visualizations including bubble plots, heat maps, and infographics will illustrate intervention elements by CVD category.

Conclusions:

  • This evidence map will provide a comprehensive overview of peer support interventions for women with CVD.
  • The study will pinpoint critical gaps in current research, informing the development of new and improved studies.
  • Findings will guide future systematic reviews, ultimately aiming to enhance recovery and empowerment for women affected by cardiovascular disease.
Abstract

Keywords:
Heart failureIschaemic heart diseaseStroke

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