Improving outcomes for older adults with heart failure: a randomized trial using a theory-guided nursing intervention.
Newly discharged older adults with heart failure continue to experience frequent hospital readmissions, lower quality of life, and decreased satisfaction with health services. A theory-guided intervention delivered by home health nurses via the telephone was studied using a randomized controlled trial to assess its feasibility and inform further studies. Findings generated a profile of older adults with heart failure, utilization by patients and nurses, operational issues, and preliminary data on intended outcomes. Implications for further study are presented.
Duffy
Joanne R
JR
School of Nursing, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. jrduffy@iupui.edu
Hoskins
Lois M
LM
Dudley-Brown
Sharon
S
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D018574:Home Care Agencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009742:Nursing Theory; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010359:Patient Readmission; D013689:Telephone; D016896:Treatment Outcome