Journal article
A systematic review of randomized trials of disease management programs in heart failure
Abstract
PURPOSE: Disease management programs are often advocated for the care of patients with chronic disease. This systematic review was conducted to determine whether these programs improve outcomes for patients with heart failure.
METHODS: Randomized clinical trials of disease management programs in patients with heart failure were identified by searching Medline 1966 to 1999, Embase 1980 to 1998, Cinahl 1982 to 1999, Sigle 1980 to 1998, the …
Authors
McAlister FA; Lawson FME; Teo KK; Armstrong PW
Journal
The American Journal of Medicine, Vol. 110, No. 5, pp. 378–384
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2001
DOI
10.1016/s0002-9343(00)00743-9
ISSN
0002-9343