The management of heart failure has evolved to become a multidisciplinary affair.
Constraints of time and resources limit the amount of counselling that is given to heart failure …

This study describes the extent to which patients with heart failure in general practice
understand the nature and seriousness of their condition, and want more or better …

BACKGROUND: Patient education is central to the management of individuals with heart
failure; therefore, it is important to know what these patients understand and experience both …

The objective of this study was to explore the attitudes of older people and primary care
professionals towards communication of diagnosis, prognosis and symptoms in heart failure …

What does the term 'heart failure'commonly mean to patients? Do they think of a heart
attack? Or imminent cardiac death? Does the term evoke fear, panic or disappointment? Or …

Introduction: Heart failure is a progressive and often incurable condition associated with a
poor quality of life. The aim of this study was to understand the experiences and preferences …

Background: Chronic heart failure is a common clinical condition with high morbidity and
mortality. Despite the evidence that appropriate treatment with angiotensin‐converting …

Background:: Non-pharmacological management is one of heart failure treatment
cornerstones. Despite its importance several studies showed lack of clinical advising by …

Objectives: To explore patients' understanding of their symptoms and the treatment of their
heart failure. Design: Qualitative analysis of in‐depth interviews, using a constant …

Objectives To explore 2 key points in the heart failure diagnostic pathway—symptom onset
and diagnostic meaning—from the patient perspective. Design Qualitative interview study …