Factors associated with family functioning in patients with heart failure and their family members: An international cross‐sectional study

Aims To describe and compare family functioning, health, perceived social support from nurses to identify the variables that are associated with functioning in patients heart failure (HF) their members Denmark, Iran, Iceland. Design An international multi-centre cross-sectional study. Methods A sample of 1382 participants (692 690 members) Iceland, Iran were included January 2015 May 2020. Data collected using Family Functioning, Health, Social Support questionnaire. Results The significant factors country, New York Heart Association classification (NYHA), education level, age, support, there was a interaction effect between NYHA class gender. work status, status. Conclusion This study indicated strongest factor higher health for both members. Women I younger those an academic had lower level functioning. Moreover, unemployed elementary high school educations who self-employed or employees Impact is first investigate adds literature on HF Our findings may help most vulnerable families living HF, thereby being able provide special enhance promote self-management strategies.