A couples' based self-management program for heart failure: Results of a feasibility study

• Main Authors: Ranak Trivedi (Author), Cindie Slightam (Author), Vincent S Fan (Author), Ann-Marie Rosland (Author), Karin Nelson (Author), Christine Timko (Author), Steven M Asch (Author), Steven B Zeliadt (Author), Paul Heidenreich (Author), Paul L Hebert (Author), John D Piette (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Heart failure (HF) is associated with frequent exacerbations and shortened lifespan. Informal caregivers such as significant others often support self-management in patients with HF. However, existing programs that aim to enhance self-management seldom engage informal caregivers or provi...