Heart & lung : the journal of critical care
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The aim of this study was to describe decisive situations experienced by spouses of patients with heart failure that could potentially affect their ability to provide social support to the patient. ⋯ By identifying spouses' experiences, health care professionals can assess which kind of specific interventions should be used to improve the life situation of the patient with heart failure and his or her spouse.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Effects of music therapy on anxiety in ventilator-dependent patients.
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of music therapy in decreasing anxiety in ventilator-dependent patients. ⋯ Music therapy is an effective nursing intervention in decreasing anxiety in ventilator-dependent patients and its use should be incorporated into the care of mechanically ventilated patients. For the Chinese patients, culture and language were the predominant factors in their choice of music.