Abstract

Background Although the importance of self-efficacy and depression are mapped out in previous research; there is a lack of clarity about associations between self-efficacy and depression to self-care, and potential implications for nursing care. The purpose of this review was to identify the association between self-efficacy and depression and how it affects self-care in the HF population. Methods The study was carried out by conducting a library search in the CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO and Cochrane databases from January 2000 - May 2017 yielded 24 studies. Results The analysis of these articles showed that several studies documented an inverse association between self-efficacy and depression in the context of self-care. Experimental studies also showed that interventions aimed at increasing self-efficacy and treating depression could encourage self-care practices. Conclusions The results suggest that a more holistic view of self-care recommendations that incorporates self-efficacy and depression is of potential value in the future treatment of HF patients.

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