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Adaptation Of Heart Failure Education Materials For The Middle Eastern Population, Nadine A. Williams
Adaptation Of Heart Failure Education Materials For The Middle Eastern Population, Nadine A. Williams
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Cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, is the leading cause of death among male and female Middle Eastern Americans. In 2016, a medical center located in the northeastern region of the United States had an estimated 35% of heart failure patients readmitted within 30 days of discharge, 10% of these readmitted patients belonged to the local Middle Eastern community. The gap in nursing practice noted by nursing staff, patients, and their families was that the patient education materials on heart failure were not tailored to the cultural beliefs and customs of this high-risk population. The purpose of this project was to …