Pilot testing of a self-care education intervention for patients with heart failure

Abstract

Healthcare professionals should utilize multimedia educational resources specifically designed to meet the learning needs of patients with CHF.

Multimedia psychoeducational interventions to support patient self-care in degenerative conditions: A realist review

“…Three papers were focused on people with heart failure (Albert, Buchsbaum, & Li, 2007;Boyde et al, 2013;Veroff et al, 2012); two on those with cancer pain (Capewell, Gregory, Closs, & Bennett, 2010;Syrjala et al, 2008); and one each on people with sexual dysfunction following radical prostatectomy (Chambers et al, 2008); end-stage renal disease (Chiou & Chung, 2012); peripheral vascular disease (Collins, Krueger, Kroll, & Sharf, 2009); haemophilia related joint pain (Elander, Robinson, & Morris, 2011); and spinal cord injury (Hoffman et al, 2011).…”

“…Multimedia content was often reported as being developed on the basis of research evidence and expert opinion (Boyde et al, 2013;Capewell et al, 2010;C -P Chiou & Chung, 2012;Collins et al, 2009;Hoffman et al, 2011). A number of videos showed patients (or actors as patients) role modelling desirable behaviours, whilst others focused on experts giving opinions.…”

“…Only one of the interventions consisted entirely of audio-visual material and this was the only intervention delivered online (Hoffman et al, 2011). The remainder consisted of audio-visual content supplemented by written material (Capewell et al, 2010;Elander et al, 2011;Veroff et al, 2012), some also with professional led face-to-face education or support (Albert et al, 2007;Boyde et al, 2013;Collins et al, 2009;Syrjala et al, 2008), or telephone contact (Chambers et al, 2008;C -P Chiou & Chung, 2012).…”

“…A number of the audio-visual presentations featured patients in real-life situations, often role-modelling desirable self-care behaviours. This was thought to increase viewers' confidence to carry out 13 these behaviours themselves (Albert et al, 2007;Boyde et al, 2013;Elander et al, 2011;Hoffman et al, 2011). Authors argued that once viewers had gained information and confidence from the multimedia content, their anxiety about their condition and treatment would be reduced, and they would be more likely to adhere to recommended self-care behaviours (Capewell et al, 2010;Chiou & Chung, 2012;Elander et al, 2011;Veroff et al, 2012).…”

Education as a Heart Failure Intervention: What ProvidersTaught Patients in One Hospital Setting

“…Patient education is a precursor to a patient's ability to perform self-care andtake action; therefore, healthcare providers must acquire and tailor health related knowledge as part of their clinical routine (Boyde et al, 2013;Clark, et al, 1998).Tailoring the right educational method to the patient experience matters for it to impact self-care knowledge, self-care behavior, and symptom management as noted in a systematic review of HF education literature (Fredericks, et al, 2010).The most effective methods of patient education included the introduction of individual content, use of videos and printed handouts, a one-to-one delivery of education, and reinforcement with repeated sessions. Additionally, one-onone or group education approaches improved patient confidence andself-efficacy and helped with adherence to self-care behaviors for HF patients (Paradis, Cossette, Frasure-Smith, Heppell, &Guertin, 2010; Yehle&Plake, 2010).…”