Evaluation of a self-management programme for congestive heart failure patients: design of a randomised controlled trial

• Main Authors: van Eijk Jacques (Author), van Hoef Elisabeth FM (Author), van Haastregt Jolanda CM (Author), Smeulders Esther STF (Author), Kempen Gertrudis IJM (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: BMC, 2006-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Congestive heart failure (CHF) has a substantial impact on care utilisation and quality of life. It is crucial for patients to cope with CHF adequately, if they are to live an acceptable life. Self-management may play an important ro...