Jurgens, CorrineSuwanno, JomRiegel, Barbara2023-05-232023-05-232008-01-012018-08-01Jurgens, C., Suwanno, J., & Riegel, B. (2008). Quality of Life in Heart Failure. In Beattie, J. & Goodlin, S. (Eds.), Supportive Care in Heart Failure, 147-158. Oxford University Press.https://repository.upenn.edu/handle/20.500.14332/41622Chronic illnesses such as heart failure (HF) are known to impair quality of life. HF, in particular, is associated with unpleasant symptoms, limitations in activities of daily living, and increased risk of hospitalization for symptom management.1 The effects of chronic illness on symptoms, functioning, and the risk of hospitalization decrease quality of life in persons with HF.p. 147-158, Supportive Care in Heart Failure edited by Beattie, J. & Goodlin, S., 2008, reproduced by permission of Oxford University Press: http://www.oxfordscholarship.com/view/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198570288.001.0001/acprof-9780198570288heart failurequality of lifeinterventionsphysical dimensionemotional dimensionsocial functioningmedical therapydisease managementCardiologyCardiovascular DiseasesCirculatory and Respiratory PhysiologyMedical HumanitiesMedicine and Health SciencesNursingBook Chapter