… to evaluate the possible effects of social relationships (perceived social support, and
perceived social isolation) upon mortality risk among patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). …

… within the Western world, and yet psychosocial impact of this disease is … of social relationships
(perceived social support and perceived social isolation) on mortality risk in 119 patients …

… in this study, seeking social support, was not significantly associated with mortality. This is
puzzling considering that previous studies among heart failure patients (Krumholz et al., 1998) …

… upon mortality risk among patients with congestive heart failure. … on mortality among 119
clinically stable patients (71.4% men; mean age 65.7±9.6 years) with symptomatic heart failure, …

… coping styles upon mortality risk among patients with symptomatic congestive heart failure.
… of avoidance coping styles on mortality among 119 clinically stable patients (71.4% men; …

… There is much evidence that supportive social relations have a major impact on health … ,
the study by Murberg et al 23 evaluated the effects of social relationships on mortality risk and …

… The Interview Schedule for Social Interaction measured social support. Data were
analysed with descriptive statistics, repeated-measure ANOVA, and multiple linear regression …

… Murberg and Bru, 8 we failed to observe a relationship between social isolation and mortality
in HF patients. … social ties relevant for a strong social network among specific subgroups of …

… mortality. Attention to assessment and management of psychosocial issues is important in
patients with chronic heart failure… , anxiety, and social isolation to mortality in this population …

… The fact that social isolation and loneliness are health-related risk indicators makes it …
understand social relationships in patients with CHF. This since a lack of social relationships and …