The Development of Heart Failure Electronic-Message Driven Tips to Support Self-Management: Co-Design Case Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heart failure (HF) is a complex syndrome associated with high morbidity and mortality and increased health care use. Patient education is key to improving health outcomes, achieved by promoting self-management to optimize medical management. Newer digital tools like SMS text messaging and smartphone apps provide novel patient education approaches.

Objective

This study aimed to partner with clinicians and people with lived experience of HF to identify the priority educational topic areas to inform the development and delivery of a bank of electronic-message driven tips (e-TIPS) to support HF self-management.

Methods

We conducted 3 focus groups with cardiovascular clinicians, people with lived experience of HF, and their caregivers, which consisted of 2 stage

SUBMITTER: Ferguson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11563649 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature