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This study tested a new group-based program to improve heart failure (HF) self-care in older adults. Preliminary results show the intervention is feasible, acceptable, and satisfactory for participants.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Health Education

Background:

  • Self-care is crucial for heart failure (HF) management, yet interventions have had limited impact on outcomes.
  • HF self-care involves adherence to treatment, symptom monitoring, and appropriate response to symptoms.
  • This study addresses the need for improved HF self-care strategies in community-dwelling older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the design and methods for implementing and evaluating an innovative group-based, skill-building HF self-care intervention.
  • To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a community-based HF self-care program.
  • To evaluate the intervention's impact on HF self-care, knowledge, and quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • A staggered randomized controlled trial with 75 older adults with HF.
  • Participants were assigned to either the intervention group or a wait-list control group.
  • The intervention involved six to eight 60-minute group sessions led by a health educator in community senior centers.

Main Results:

  • Preliminary data from 60 participants (48% women, 27% Black, 32% Hispanic, mean age 70) indicate feasibility and acceptability.
  • Focus group feedback revealed high participant satisfaction with the program.
  • The community engagement approach facilitated partnership throughout the project.

Conclusions:

  • A community-based HF self-care intervention delivered in partnership with senior centers is an innovative approach.
  • The intervention is feasible and acceptable for community-dwelling older adults with HF.
  • If proven effective, this intervention could benefit the growing, diverse HF population.