Key result
A 12-hour self-management education program for patients with chronic heart failure significantly increased the rate of keeping a self-control diary to 88% compared to 19% with standard care.
Why the study?
Does a 12-hour self-management education program improve clinical condition and self-care behaviors in patients with chronic heart failure?
Population
371 newly diagnosed patients with chronic heart failure, aged 45-83 years, from the Kharkiv region in Ukraine.
Comparison
12-hour training program entitled… vs Standard care with necessary information…
Design
RCT, Randomized into two groups using random numbering software. The groups…
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Supports routine HF self-management education in primary care; extends RCT evidence for behavioral interventions.
RCT (n=371)
Random numbering software
Does a 12-hour self-management education program improve clinical condition and self-care behaviors in patients with chronic heart failure?
Absolute Event Rate: 88% vs 19%
p-value: p=<0.0008
A structured 12-hour self-management education program significantly improves self-care behaviors, blood pressure, heart rate, and clinical condition scores in patients with chronic heart failure compared to standard information from a family physician.
Korzh et al. (2016) conducted an RCT in Chronic heart failure (n=371). Self-management in CHF education program vs. Standard treatment was evaluated on Keeping a diary of self-control at 6 months (p=<0.0008). A 12-hour self-management education program for patients with chronic heart failure significantly increased the rate of keeping a self-control diary to 88% compared to 19% with standard care.
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