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Analysis of the Application Effect of Multidisciplinary Team Cooperation Model in Chronic Heart Failure under WeChat

Jieyu Huang1, Yu Su2, Xiucai Mao3

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hezhou People's Hospital, Second Ward, Hezhou, China.

Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience
|September 5, 2022
PubMed

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A WeChat-based multidisciplinary nursing model improved self-care and quality of life for heart failure patients. This approach also significantly reduced hospital readmissions within three months.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Digital Health
  • Nursing Science

Background:

  • Chronic heart failure (CHF) management requires continuous patient support post-discharge.
  • Traditional nursing interventions may not fully address the complex needs of CHF patients.
  • Integrating technology can enhance patient engagement and adherence to self-care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a WeChat-based multidisciplinary nursing model for CHF patients.
  • To compare patient outcomes between a novel intervention group and a control group receiving standard care.
  • To assess improvements in self-care ability, quality of life, and hospital readmission rates.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 56 CHF patients over 3 months.
  • Experimental group received WeChat-based multidisciplinary nursing care; control group received conventional care.
  • Outcomes measured using Self-Care of Heart Failure Index (SCHFI v6.2), Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ), and 6-minute walking test (6MWT).

Main Results:

  • The experimental group showed significantly higher SCHFI and MLHFQ scores at 3 months post-discharge compared to the control group.
  • Patients in both groups improved from admission to discharge, but the experimental group's improvements were more pronounced.
  • The 6-minute walking distance was significantly greater, and the readmission rate was significantly lower in the experimental group.

Conclusions:

  • A multidisciplinary teamwork model utilizing the WeChat platform effectively enhances self-care capacity in CHF patients.
  • This innovative nursing approach improves the quality of life for individuals with chronic heart failure.
  • The WeChat-based intervention demonstrates a significant reduction in hospital readmission rates for CHF patients.
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