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Pilot testing of a self-care education intervention for patients with heart failure
M Boyde, S Song, R Peters, C Turner... - European Journal of ..., 2012 - Background: A key component of the structured approach to the management of chronic heart failure (CHF) is effective patient education. Patient education is a precursor to performing appropriate health-related behaviours that can decrease rehospitalizations. ... [CITATION] American Association of Heart Failure Nurses' mission, vision, and strategic plan: What do these mean to methe member??P Kirkwood - Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 2012 - Elsevier
Methods: This pilot study enrolled a sample of 38 patients with CHF. A pre-test/post-test design was conducted to assess changes in knowledge and self-care abilities. Knowledge was assessed with the Dutch Heart Failure Knowledge Scale and self-care behaviours were assessed using the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index.
Results: Of the 38 participants 71% were male, 50% were aged between 65 and 74 years, and 31.6% had not completed Year 10 education. There was a statistically significantly difference in the pre- and post-test scores for knowledge (p < 0.0001). Self-care showed positive improvement between pre- and post-test scores; maintenance (p = 0.027), management (p < 0.0001) and confidence (p = 0.051).
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