Perceived Social Support and Heart Rate Variability: An Integrative Review
The purpose of this integrative review is to explore and synthesize literature about the relationship between perceived social support and cardiac vagal modulation, measured by heart rate variability (HRV), during phases of an acute stress response to assess this potential relationship underlying th...
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Published in: | Western Journal of Nursing Research Vol. 44; no. 11; pp. 1057 - 1067 |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Book Review Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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Los Angeles, CA
SAGE Publications
01-11-2022
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC |
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Summary: | The purpose of this integrative review is to explore and synthesize literature about the relationship between perceived social support and cardiac vagal modulation, measured by heart rate variability (HRV), during phases of an acute stress response to assess this potential relationship underlying the stress-buffering effects of perceived social support. A systematic search of seven databases was conducted, including MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsychINFO, Embase, ProQuest, medRxiv, and clinicaltrials.gov. Eight studies met the inclusion criteria and were systematically synthesized. A quality appraisal was completed for each included study. Majority of studies focused on time and frequency domain measures of HRV thought to reflect parasympathetic modulation of heart rate and identified them as positively associated with perceived social support during rest, stress induction, and recovery from an acute stressor. Results highlight the importance for nurses and other health care professionals to assess patients’ perceived social support, as increased perceived social support may contribute to an adaptive stress response. |
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ISSN: | 0193-9459 1552-8456 |
DOI: | 10.1177/01939459211028908 |