From: Development of a discharge education program using the teach-back method for heart failure patients
Topics | Contents | |
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1. Definition | - What is heart failure - What are the causes of heart failure? | |
2. Medication | - Medications to take after discharge - Tips for not forgetting to take medication | |
3. Symptom management | - Importance of symptom monitoring - How to manage symptoms - Critical symptoms requiring HCPs | |
4. Weight management | - Importance of weight management - Tips for not forgetting weight measurements - Significant changes in weight to tell HCPs | |
5. Dietary management | - Importance of dietary management - Foods to be restricted - Tips for cooking healthy food | |
6. Physical activity | - Importance of physical activity - Exercise methods for heart failure patients - Tips for regular exercise | |
7. Other precautions | - No smoking or drinking - Stress management - Vaccination - Regular medical examinations | |
Educational materials | ||
- For patients and caregivers - Booklet | - For HCPs - Slides |