Evidence-based management has improved long-term survival in patients with heart failure
(HF). However, an unintended consequence of increased longevity is that patients with HF …

Heart failure (HF) is a chronic and progressive illness, which affects a growing number of
adults, and is associated with a high morbidity and mortality, as well as significant physical …

Background Heart failure is rising in prevalence but relatively little is known about the
experiences and journey of patients and their caregivers. The goal of this paper is to present …

Context Provision of home-based palliative care (PC) for seriously ill patients is important,
yet few home-based PC services specifically or exclusively focus on end-stage heart failure …

Background: Patients with heart failure (HF) are at increased risk of unmet palliative care
needs. The International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) code, V66. 7 …

Background: Heart failure (HF) is a chronic progressive illness associated with physical and
psychological burdens, high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare utilization. Palliative care is …

Background: Palliative care improves quality of life in patients with heart failure. Whether
men and women with heart failure derive similar benefit from palliative care interventions …

Background Palliative care supports quality of life, symptom control, and goal setting in heart
failure (HF) patients. Unlike hospice, palliative care does not restrict life‐prolonging therapy …

Older adults with heart failure have multiple chronic conditions and a large number and
range of symptoms. A fundamental component of heart failure self-care management is …

Introduction Nearly one-quarter of patients discharged from the hospital with heart failure
(HF) are readmitted within 30 days, placing a significant burden on patients, families and …