Propelling Nurse-Led Structured Intervention to Enhance Self-Care among Patients with Chronic Heart Failure (PROACT-HF): A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Study Protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heart Failure (HF) is a common chronic disease that has a high readmission rate and is associated with worsening symptoms and major financial impacts. Disease management implemented during or after an HF hospitalization has been shown to reduce hospitalization and mortality rates. Particularly for outpatients, it is necessary to provide self-care interventions. Structured nurse-led support such as timely follow-ups, including phone calls, is beneficial for improving self-care assessments. Evidence for nurse-led support has been investigated but is less than conclusive. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a nurse-led structured intervention for outpatients with chronic HF against the usual medical care in terms of self-care behaviors and occurrence of

SUBMITTER: Okazaki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11355338 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature