Key result
Qualitative interviews link rural HF care challenges to symptom burden, fragmented communication, and limited institutional support.
Population
22 individuals involved in and/or receiving heart failure care at a rural academic medical center, including…
Design
Other
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Rural HF dyad self-care challenges warrant tailored support; leaves open whether dyadic interventions improve outcomes in prospective trials.
Qualitative interviews highlight the need for multidisciplinary, systems-level changes to address the unique challenges of managing heart failure in rural settings.
Walkon et al. (2026) studied Heart failure (n=22). Rural heart failure care delivery was evaluated on Insights on what is working well, opportunities for improvement, and actionable recommendations. Qualitative interviews revealed challenges in rural heart failure care related to symptom and care partner burden, fragmented communication, and limited institutional support.
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