Journal article
Quality of Life of Individuals With Heart Failure
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The growing number of patients with congestive heart failure has increased both the pressure on hospital resources and the need for community management of the condition. Improving hospital-to-home transition for this population is a logical step in responding to current practice guidelines' recommendations for coordination and education. Positive outcomes have been reported from trials evaluating multiple interventions, enhanced …
Authors
Harrison MB; Browne GB; Roberts J; Tugwell P; Gafni A; Graham ID
Journal
Medical Care, Vol. 40, No. 4, pp. 271–282
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
4 2002
DOI
10.1097/00005650-200204000-00003
ISSN
0025-7079
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAftercareAgedAged, 80 and overAnalysis of VarianceChi-Square DistributionContinuity of Patient CareEmergency Medical ServicesFemaleHeart FailureHumansMaleOutcome Assessment, Health CarePatient DischargePatient Education as TopicPatient ReadmissionProspective StudiesQuality of LifeSelf CareSickness Impact ProfileSurveys and Questionnaires