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Exploratory Evaluation of Multidisciplinary Collaboration in Developing a Community-Based Heart Failure Care System
Yuka Odate1,2, Yuki Nakano3, Mayumi Nagasaka2,4
1Department of Pharmacy, Nissan Tamagawa Hospital Tokyo Japan.
Circulation Reports
|May 11, 2026
Summary
Foundational education improved heart failure (HF) knowledge for non-medical professionals. This highlights the need to address disparities in healthcare knowledge and tool use for better community-based interventions.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Community Health
- Cardiology
Background:
- Effective early detection of heart failure (HF) depends on community-based interventions and coordinated care.
- This study investigated challenges and opportunities in developing HF support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of hospital-led community collaboration in developing HF support systems.
- To identify disparities in knowledge and tool utilization among healthcare professionals involved in HF care.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 31 participants at a regional multidisciplinary meeting.
- 13 responses (41.9% completion rate) were analyzed.
- Principal component analysis was used to identify occupational differences.
Main Results:
- Non-medical professionals showed lower baseline knowledge of HF but reported higher satisfaction and learning effectiveness.
- Occupational differences significantly influenced knowledge and learning outcomes.
- Foundational education demonstrated effectiveness, especially for non-medical staff.
Conclusions:
- Targeted foundational education is crucial for enhancing HF knowledge among non-medical professionals.
- Addressing disparities in knowledge and tool accessibility is essential for optimizing community-based HF support systems.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration is key to improving HF care coordination.
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