Feasibility of a group-based self-management program among congestive heart failure patients

Esther S T F Smeulders; Jolanda C M van Haastregt; Josiane J J Janssen-Boyne; Henri E J H Stoffers; Jacques Th M van Eijk; Gertrudis I J M Kempen

doi:10.1016/j.hrtlng.2009.01.007

Feasibility of a group-based self-management program among congestive heart failure patients

Esther S T F Smeulders^*
, Jolanda C M van Haastregt
, Josiane J J Janssen-Boyne
, Henri E J H Stoffers
, Jacques Th M van Eijk
, Gertrudis I J M Kempen

^*Corresponding author for this work

CAPHRI - Care and Public Health Research Institute

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the feasibility of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) among patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The program emphasizes patients' central role and responsibility in managing their illness.

METHODS: Patients were randomly assigned to the program, which was led by a cardiac nurse specialist and a CHF patient. Data on performance according to protocol, adherence, and opinion about the program were collected among 186 patients and 18 leaders.

RESULTS: Eighty percent of the group sessions were carried out largely according to protocol. Three fourths of the patients attended at least 4 of the 6 sessions. Female sex and lower New York Heart Association classification predicted good attendance.

CONCLUSION: Directly after the program and at 12-month follow-up, approximately three fourths of the patients stated that they had benefited from the program. Recommendations mainly concerned spending more time on several program topics and specifying patient-selection criteria in more detail. The program was considered feasible.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	499-512
Number of pages	14
Journal	Heart & Lung
Volume	38
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2009.01.007
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2009

Keywords

Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Feasibility Studies
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Heart Failure/nursing
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Compliance
Patient Satisfaction
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Self Care/methods
Self Efficacy

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