Key result
Multidisciplinary transitional care improves heart failure compliance scores ~47% over conventional care.
Why the study?
Heart failure requires a comprehensive management approach beyond pharmacotherapy to improve morbidity, mortality, and hospital readmissions.
Does a hospital-to-home multidisciplinary intervention model improve compliance, functional ability, and quality of life in heart failure patients?
RCT (n=214)
Random allocation method
Does a hospital-to-home multidisciplinary intervention model improve compliance, functional ability, and quality of life in heart failure patients?
A structured, multidisciplinary hospital-to-home transition program significantly improves medication adherence, functional capacity, and quality of life in heart failure patients.
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Supports multidisciplinary HF transitions; hypothesis-generating and should not change practice without RCTs.
Heart failure (HF) remains a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and hospital readmissions worldwide, necessitating a comprehensive management approach that extends beyond pharmacotherapy. This study evaluates the effectiveness of an integrated multidisciplinary management model in optimizing treatment outcomes among heart failure patients. The approach involved coordinated care delivered by cardiologists, pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, and physiotherapists, focusing on medication adherence, lifestyle modification, and early detection of decompensation. Patients enrolled in the multidisciplinary program demonstrated significant improvements in functional status, medication compliance, and quality of life compared to those receiving standard care. Furthermore, there was a notable reduction in hospital readmissions and all-cause mortality over a six-month follow-up period. The findings highlight that a structured, team-based management strategy enhances clinical outcomes and patient engagement, underscoring the importance of interprofessional collaboration in the continuum of heart failure care.
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Dar et al. (2024) conducted an RCT in Heart Failure (n=214). Hospital to Home (H2H) Multidisciplinary Intervention vs. Conventional Care was evaluated on Heart Failure Compliance Score at 3 months. The hospital-to-home multidisciplinary intervention model significantly improved therapeutic compliance, functional ability, and health-related quality of life in heart failure patients compared to conventional care.
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