Heart Failure

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses a study by Albert, Buchsbaum, and Li, entitled "Randomized Study of the Effect of Video Education on Heart Failure Health Care Utilization, Symptoms, and Self-care Behaviors" and published in "Patient Education and Counseling". The paper describes the study, which confirms the importance of patient counselling in aftercare patients suffering from heart problems.

From the Paper:

"The video emphasized on subjects on self-management actions and self-care behaviors. It was 60 minutes long and was divided in six parts: basic CHF definition and symptoms; treatment plan overview, including a discussion on psychosocial issues; core heart failure medications; nutrition, such as limitation of sodium to 200mg/day, and limited fluid intake; importance of exercise, and; emphasis on lifestyle behavior, such as adhering to regular follow-up and staying active. It also included commercials that emphasized on self-care behaviors, such as weighing one's self and contacting a physician once an increase in weight was detected".

Sample of Sources Used:

• Albert, N. M., Buchsbaum, R., and Li, J. (2007) "Randomized study of the effect of video education on heart failure healthcare utilization, symptoms, and self-care behaviors." Patient Education and Counseling, 69: 129-139.

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