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    Background:

    • Heart failure presents significant challenges in reducing hospital re-admissions and mortality.
    • Re-admission rates are notably high within the first month post-hospitalization.
    • Existing therapeutic interventions require evaluation for their impact on re-admission rates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the effectiveness of therapeutic education programs in managing heart failure patients.
    • To identify key factors contributing to hospital re-admissions in heart failure cases.
    • To evaluate the trend in re-admission rates following the implementation of educational interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • A study was conducted to evaluate the impact of therapeutic education sessions on heart failure patients.
    • Data on hospital re-admission rates were collected and analyzed.
    • Factors such as therapeutic adherence and dietary compliance were examined as potential contributors to re-admission.

    Main Results:

    • The study observed a re-admission rate of 50% overall, with 21.6% specifically for heart failure.
    • No significant correlation was found between re-admission and therapeutic breaks or dietary non-adherence.
    • A discernible trend towards shorter re-admission intervals was noted.

    Conclusions:

    • Therapeutic education sessions demonstrated a positive impact on heart failure patient management.
    • The findings suggest that structured educational programs can contribute to reducing re-admission rates.
    • Further research into optimizing therapeutic education for chronic disease management is warranted.