A qualitative analysis to optimize a telemonitoring intervention for heart failure patients from disparity communities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of telemonitoring is a promising approach to optimizing outcomes in the treatment of heart failure (HF) for patients living in the community. HF telemonitoring interventions, however, have not been tested for use with individuals residing in disparity communities.

Methods

The current study describes the results of a community based participatory research approach to adapting a telemonitoring HF intervention so that it is acceptable and feasible for use with a lower-income, Black and Hispanic patient population. The study uses the ADAPT-ITT framework to engage key community stakeholders in the process of adapting the intervention in the context of two consecutive focus groups. In addition, data from a third focus group involving HF telemonitoring patient pa

SUBMITTER: Pekmezaris R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4919886 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature