Heart Failure Management Program for Elderly Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Pascual Carlos Rodríguez, Galán Emilio Paredes, Guerrero Jose Luis Gonzalez, Colino Rocio Menendez, Soler Pedro Abizanda, Calvo Mercedes Hornillos, Jaurieta Juan Jose Solano, Arambarri Jorge Manzarbeitia, Casado Jose Manuel Ribera, Rodríguez-Artalejo Fernando
Primary Institution: Servicio de Geriatría. Hospital Meixoeiro. Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo.
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess the effectiveness of a disease management program (DMP) in elderly patients with heart failure and major comorbidity.
Conclusion
The HF-Geriatrics study will provide evidence on the effectiveness of a DMP in reducing hospital readmissions and improving quality of life in elderly patients with heart failure.
Supporting Evidence
- The study includes patients with significant comorbidities, which are often excluded from other trials.
- The DMP is designed to improve knowledge and self-management of heart failure.
- Previous studies have shown that DMPs can reduce hospital readmissions in heart failure patients.
Takeaway
This study is trying to help older people with heart problems by teaching them how to manage their health better, which could keep them out of the hospital.
Methodology
The study is a multicenter randomized trial involving 700 patients aged 75 and older with heart failure, comparing a DMP to usual care over 12 months.
Limitations
The study may face challenges in participant recruitment and ensuring no contamination between intervention and control groups.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 75 years or older with heart failure and at least one comorbidity.
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