Key result
Nonpharmacological approaches to heart failure management, predominantly multidisciplinary disease management, were associated with decreased readmission rates and improved quality of life.
Why the study?
Do nonpharmacological approaches improve outcomes in patients with heart failure?
Systematic Review
Do nonpharmacological approaches improve outcomes in patients with heart failure?
Multidisciplinary disease management and other nonpharmacological approaches can decrease readmission rates and improve quality of life in heart failure patients.
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Supports multidisciplinary disease management in heart failure care; reinforces nonpharmacological strategies with Level 1 evidence.
The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize current evidence regarding nonpharmacological approaches to heart failure (HF) management. Following a literature search, identified studies were coded using the Heart Failure Study Assessment Scale (HFSAS) developed by the authors. Results included high-quality ratings, a predominance of multidisciplinary disease management studies, decreased readmission rates, and some improvement in quality of life. Implications for practice, leadership, education, and research are described.
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Duffy et al. (2004) conducted a systematic review in Heart failure. Nonpharmacological approaches was evaluated on Readmission rates and quality of life. Nonpharmacological approaches to heart failure management, predominantly multidisciplinary disease management, were associated with decreased readmission rates and improved quality of life.
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