Comparison of learning needs priorities between healthcare providers and patients with heart failure

What is it about?

When comparing educational needs priorities between healthcare providers and patients with heart failure, patients expressed a desire to be educated with a focus on their medications and worsening signs and symptoms. Healthcare providers also wanted to educate the most about the same topics as the patients. However, healthcare providers were more concerned with dietary management than patients. The score related to the educational topic of diet was significantly higher in healthcare providers than in patients.

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Why is it important?

Healthcare providers should assess actual learning needs and the level of education of patients with heart failure and provide individual patient-centered education in a comprehensive and practical manner to design effective strategies for successful self-management throughout a patient’s life.