Why the study?
Is a Web-based education and counseling program feasible and acceptable for elderly patients with heart failure?
Population
Elderly patients with heart failure (n=69 in phase 1, n=12 in phase 2)
Design
Other
Follow-up
2 weeks (for phase 2)
Key result
A Web-based education and counseling program was found to be feasible and acceptable for elderly patients with heart failure, who can successfully use Web resources when given adequate instructions.
Authors
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Supports web-based HF education for elderly patients with guidance; leaves open efficacy and scalability questions for RCTs.
Is a Web-based education and counseling program feasible and acceptable for elderly patients with heart failure?
A Web-based education program is feasible and acceptable for elderly heart failure patients, demonstrating that limited computer skills are not an absolute barrier when adequate instructions are provided.
Evangelista et al. (2006) studied Heart failure (n=81). Web-based education and counseling program was evaluated on Acceptability and feasibility of the intervention. A Web-based education and counseling program was found to be feasible and acceptable for elderly patients with heart failure, who can successfully use Web resources when given adequate instructions.
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