chronic heart failure
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.being diagnosed with HF classified as New York Heart Association Class II to IV at registration, but III or IV when exacerbated 2.having at least one previous admission for HF or experienced an unplanned hospital visit with exacerbation of HF. 3. living at home(includes a discharging patient). 4. A patient who is physically and cognitively capable participating the program 5. A patient whom can receive a written consent form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.severe comorbidity that require a treatment priority 2. inability to stand still to measure body weight 3. A patient who doesn't have a telephone 4. inability to communicate by telephone 5. A patient who has dementia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| self-efficacy(at 6,12,18,24months) QOL(at 6,12,18,24months) self-care behavior(at 6,12,18,24months) readmission due to heart failure readmission due to all cause death depression(at 6,12,18,24months Patient Satisfaction | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Hiroshima university Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences Ph.D program in Nursing Science