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Learning needs of patients with heart failure a descriptive, exploratory study

So-Sun Kim1, Jeong-Ah Ahn, Seok-Min Kang

  • 1College of Nursing Researcher, the Nursing Policy Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul.

Journal of Clinical Nursing
|September 18, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Korean heart failure patients report lower learning needs than Western counterparts, often relying on physicians for health decisions. This highlights a gap in patient education and disease management strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Patient Education
  • Health Literacy

Background:

  • Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of mortality in Korea.
  • Effective cardiac education programs aim to reduce HF recurrence and improve quality of life.
  • Current patient information needs are inadequately addressed by healthcare providers in Korea.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the learning needs of heart failure patients in Korea.
  • To establish a foundation for developing patient-centered educational programs.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive and exploratory study was conducted.
  • 121 heart failure patients (aged 19-88) were recruited.
  • Data collected via self-report questionnaires including the Heart Failure Patients' Learning Needs Inventory.

Main Results:

  • Occupation was the only significant factor related to learning needs.
  • No disease-related characteristics correlated with learning needs.
  • The average learning needs score was 3.78.

Conclusions:

  • Korean heart failure patients exhibit lower learning needs and disease awareness compared to Western populations.
  • Patients tend to defer health management decisions to physicians, potentially impacting clinical outcomes.
  • Current Korean HF education programs lack a needs-based approach, necessitating development to empower patients and guide professionals.
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