Abstract 16949: The Effects of the Technology-Based Family-Centered Empowerment (T-FamE) Heart Failure Transitional Program: Preliminary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract only Introduction: Health digitization and advanced dyadic science offer new opportunities to enhance the transitional care model for heart failure (HF). The T-FamE program a transitional care model integrating digital health and optimized carer support to enhance the post-discharge outcome...

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Published in:Circulation (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2023-11, Vol.148 (Suppl_1)
Main Authors: yu, Doris S, Li, Polly Wai Chi W, Wong, Chi Wing, Cheng, Victor
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract only Introduction: Health digitization and advanced dyadic science offer new opportunities to enhance the transitional care model for heart failure (HF). The T-FamE program a transitional care model integrating digital health and optimized carer support to enhance the post-discharge outcomes of HF patients. Hypothesis: The T-FamE was more effective than usual care to enhance self-care, perceived control, family function, HRQoL and hospital readmission of HF patients. Methods: From Aug 2021 to March 2022, a RCT randomized 170 post-discharge HF patients (mean age = 69.0; SD=11.5; NYHA Grade II/III/IV = 53.9/40.6/.5.5%. LVEF
ISSN:0009-7322
1524-4539
DOI:10.1161/circ.148.suppl_1.16949