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Developing a Web-based education and counseling program for heart failure patients.

Lorraine S Evangelista1, Anna Strömberg, Cheryl Westlake

  • 1School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095-6918, USA. levangel@ucla.edu

Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing
|December 16, 2006
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Elderly heart failure patients can effectively use web resources for health information. This study developed and tested an internet-based program, confirming its feasibility and acceptability for older adults with limited computer skills.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cardiology
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Heart failure is a prevalent condition in elderly populations, requiring continuous patient education and self-management support.
  • Existing educational resources may not adequately address the specific learning needs and technological limitations of older adults.
  • Web-based interventions offer a scalable platform for delivering health information, but their feasibility in elderly populations needs evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a Web-based program for elderly heart failure patients.
  • To identify and incorporate patient-centered informational needs into an accessible online format.
  • To assess the usability of the developed Web resource among older adults with varying computer skills.

Main Methods:

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  • A 2-phase approach was employed, starting with participant-focused research to identify learning needs.
  • Phase 1 involved structured interviews with 69 heart failure patients, followed by review with healthcare providers and patient representatives.
  • Phase 2 involved a 2-week pilot test of the developed Web program with 12 elderly patient volunteers.

Main Results:

  • Key informational needs identified through patient interviews and expert review were integrated into the Web program.
  • All 12 patient volunteers successfully accessed and navigated the Web pages after 2 weeks of use.
  • Elderly individuals, even with limited computer proficiency, demonstrated willingness and ability to utilize Web resources for health information when provided with adequate guidance.

Conclusions:

  • A participant-centered, Web-based program is a feasible and acceptable method for delivering targeted health information to elderly heart failure patients.
  • Adequate instruction empowers older adults with limited computer skills to effectively use online resources for managing their health.
  • This approach highlights the potential of digital health tools to improve health literacy and self-care in geriatric populations.