Investigating the effect of forum-based training on self-care and life satisfaction in heart failure patients referred to Tehran Heart Center in 2021–2022
Quasiexperimental analysis finds forum-based training boosts self-care and life satisfaction in heart failure patients, suggesting effective education strategies.
Key Points
Self-care scores and life satisfaction significantly improved after education and follow-up in heart failure patients.
The mobile-based group showed greater improvements than the forum-based group, indicating effectiveness of the intervention.
Quasiexperimental design involved 90 heart failure patients selected through convenience sampling across three groups.
Enhancing patient management interactions may support better self-care and quality of life post-discharge.