Why the study?
What characteristics of disease management programmes reduce hospital readmission and mortality in older people with heart failure?
Population
Older people with heart failure (based on 21 randomized controlled trials)
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Multi-faceted DMPs warrant implementation in older HF patients; strengthens evidence for specialist-led programs improving outcomes.
What characteristics of disease management programmes reduce hospital readmission and mortality in older people with heart failure?
Effective disease management programs for older heart failure patients require a multi-faceted approach involving in-hospital care, intensive education, medical optimization, and active involvement of cardiac nurses and cardiologists.
Yu et al. (2005) studied this question.
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