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Heart failure patients' experiences of a self-management peer support program: a qualitative study
Elizabeth Lockhart1, Jane Foreman2, Rebecca Mase3
1University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
Heart & Lung : the Journal of Critical Care
|May 28, 2014
Summary
Patients in heart failure self-management programs value peer support for comfort and practical solutions. Understanding these experiences can improve future interventions for better patient engagement and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Health Services Research
- Patient Support Programs
Background:
- Peer-support programs show promise for improving chronic condition management.
- Heart failure patients, particularly post-hospitalization, exhibit low engagement in reciprocal peer support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore patient experiences within a heart failure self-management support program.
- To inform the development of future interventions that enhance patient engagement and motivation in self-management.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing semi-structured interviews.
- Purposive sample of 28 heart failure patients with varied engagement levels.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified: heart failure-specific social support, information sharing, social comparison, depression, and functional status.
- Patient-reported needs include comfort, restored confidence, and practical self-management solutions.
Conclusions:
- Effective heart failure support services should prioritize social connection and practical assistance.
- Interventions should address psychosocial factors like depression and functional status to improve self-management.
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