Key result
Communication regarding heart failure diagnosis, prognosis, and symptoms was found to be inadequate by both patients and primary care professionals, indicating a need for educational interventions.
Population
44 people aged >60 years with heart failure recruited from general practices in the UK, and primary care…
Design
Other
Authors
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Patients and clinicians differ on HF communication needs; leaves open how best to align discussions in primary care.
Observational (n=44)
Yes
Communication about heart failure diagnosis and prognosis is often inadequate in primary care, highlighting a need for targeted communication skills training for healthcare professionals.
Barnes et al. (2006) conducted an observational in Heart failure (n=44). Communication of diagnosis, prognosis and symptoms was evaluated on Attitudes towards communication of diagnosis, prognosis and symptoms. Communication regarding heart failure diagnosis, prognosis, and symptoms was found to be inadequate by both patients and primary care professionals, indicating a need for educational interventions.
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