I50
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: A one-time, structured interview with patients with chronic heart failure during their inpatient hospital stay.
Sponsors
Herz- und Diabteszentrum NRW
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction Cardiac decompensation as the reason for referral or admission Previous inpatient treatment due to cardiac decompensation Written consent to participate from the patients Expected hospital stay of >5 days Ability to communicate in German
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diagnosis of heart failure with preserved or moderately reduced ejection fraction Inpatient treatment due to a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and the need for inpatient therapy Inpatient treatment due to planned cardiac or thoracic surgery Lack of written consent or inability to communicate in German Critically ill patients, admission to the intensive care unit Treatment with cardiac assist devices (LVAD, BVAD, TAH) Disorientation regarding one’s own identity, time, or place
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Needs assessment for training and counseling interventions for nursing staff aimed at preventing recurrent cardiac decompensation following prior treatment, from the perspective of patients with heart failure. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Information and support needed by patients during their hospital stay and in the period following discharge. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactDaniel Dumitrescu
Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW
Outcome results
None listed