An integrated multidisciplinary approach to chronic heart failure nursing care is supported by current evidence and guidelines to improve patient outcomes.
This article reviews the evidence and guidelines supporting an integrated multidisciplinary approach to chronic heart failure nursing care.
Heart failure is a condition that is increasing in prevalence in the UK, with high patient mortality rates and frequent hospital admissions. Nurse-led heart failure services help to improve patient outcomes through aiding pharmacological, interventional and holistic care. Heart failure management teams that work to support patients can vary greatly from service to service. This article discusses the evidence and guidelines supporting an integrated multidisciplinary approach to chronic heart failure nursing care.
Emma Jane Brennan (Thu,) conducted a review in Chronic heart failure. Integrated multidisciplinary nursing care was evaluated. An integrated multidisciplinary approach to chronic heart failure nursing care is supported by current evidence and guidelines to improve patient outcomes.