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January 1, 1996The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Health-related quality of life as an outcome for patients with heart failure

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Key result

A review of eight studies evaluated health-related quality of life as an outcome for patients with medically managed heart failure.

Why the study?

How is health-related quality of life measured and utilized as an outcome in patients with medically managed heart failure?

Population

Patients with medically managed heart failure (based on a review of 8 studies)

Design

Review

Authors

MSMartha ShivelyVA San Diego Healthcare SystemCFCatherine FoxCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterNBNancy J. Brass-MynderseScripps Health

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Overview

May enhance HF management; leaves open optimal implementation pending prospective trials.

Key Points

  • To evaluate health-related quality of life as a critical outcome for patients with heart failure and its implications for treatment.
  • Review of eight studies assessing health-related quality of life in patients with medically managed heart failure.
  • Analysis of recommendations from the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Clinical Practice Guidelines.
  • Strengthening the recommendation for health-related quality of life assessment in treatment planning.
  • Highlighting the importance of integrating HRQOL information into patient and family education strategies.

Structured PICO

How is health-related quality of life measured and utilized as an outcome in patients with medically managed heart failure?

P
Population
Review of eight studies measuring health-related quality of life as an outcome for patients with medically managed heart failure.
E
Exposure
Measurement and assessment of health-related quality of life (HRQOL)
O
Outcome
Health-related quality of life (HRQOL)patient reported

This review highlights the importance of assessing health-related quality of life in patients with medically managed heart failure, in accordance with clinical practice guidelines.

Cite This Study

Shively et al. (1996) conducted a review in Heart failure. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) assessment was evaluated on Health-related quality of life (HRQOL). A review of eight studies evaluated health-related quality of life as an outcome for patients with medically managed heart failure.

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Topics

Heart failureHFrEF treatment
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