Key result
Heart Failure Nurse Navigators positively impact the hospital-to-home transition versus usual care via personalized education.
Why the study?
The hospital-to-community transition is a vulnerable period for older adults with HF, and no single strategy has been found to reduce 30-day readmissions or 6-month mortality.
What are the perceptions of older adults (≥65) with a diagnosis of HF who transition from hospital to home regarding care received from a Heart Failure Nurse Navigator?
Population
Older adults (≥65) with HF transitioning from hospital to home
Comparison
Heart Failure Nurse Navigator visits vs usual care
Design
Qualitative study
Follow-up
1 month
Authors
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Supports nurse navigator roles in HF transitions; leaves open effects on readmissions or mortality.
What are the perceptions of older adults (≥65) with a diagnosis of HF who transition from hospital to home regarding care received from a Heart Failure Nurse Navigator?
A Heart Failure Nurse Navigator provides personalized education, support, and reassurance to older adults with heart failure during the vulnerable transition from hospital to home.
Leavitt et al. (2026) studied this question. The Heart Failure Nurse Navigator provided crucial support and personalized education that positively impacted patients' transition from hospital to home.
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