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The Outcomes Of Cope, A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program, In Patients Awaiting Lvad Implantation, Aaron G. Harris
The Outcomes Of Cope, A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program, In Patients Awaiting Lvad Implantation, Aaron G. Harris
DNP Projects
PURPOSE: The purpose of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to pilot Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment (COPE), an evidence based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention, with patients diagnosed with advanced heart failure who are awaiting Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation or those who have had one recently implanted before they are discharged home. METHODS: A cross-sectional study design was used for this Pilot project. Patients were identified for potential participation by LVAD coordinators and represent a convenience sample. The patients were screened for anxiety and depression using the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 screening tools. If patients scored …