Comparative effectiveness of the different components of care provided in heart failure clinics-protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heart failure (HF) is a complex chronic condition, leading to frequent hospitalization, decreased quality of life, and increased mortality. Current guidelines recommend that multidisciplinary care be provided in specialized HF clinics. A number of studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of these clinics; however, there is a wide range in the services provided across different clinics. This network meta-analysis will aim to identify the aspects of HF clinic care that are associated with the best outcomes: a reduction in mortality, hospitalization, and visits to emergency department (ED) and improvements to quality of life.

Methods

Relevant electronic databases will be systematically searched to identify eligible studies. Controlled trials and observational coho

SUBMITTER: Slater M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6359805 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature