Heart Failure, Symptoms, Activity and Response (HF STARS)
Heart Failure, Symptoms, Activity, and Response (HF STARS)
Project Summary
This program of research is focused the measurement of biobehavioral factors underpinning the perception and response to symptoms among patients with heart failure. The Heart Failure Somatic Perception Scale v.3 (HFSPS) was developed, psychometrically tested and translated into several languages. The interplay of physiological (e.g. biomarkers, metabolites, heart rate variability), psychological (e.g. depression, anxiety) and clinical factors are being explored in addition to self-report of symptoms using the HFSPS. To support judicious use of health care resources, the purpose of this research is to identify which patients require more intensive medical oversight versus interventions targeting self-care skill.
Project Timeline
March 2020 to present
Project Approach
Quantitative longitudinal exploratory design
Measurement & Metrics
Daily symptom diary; Heart Failure Somatic Perception Scale (symptom burden); PROMIS Global Health; Activity metrics from implanted cardiac devices