According to a large-scale census in 2000, there were approximately 4,000,000 patients with heart failure (HF) aged between 35 and 74 years in China. Patient education shows its importance and essentiality in contro...According to a large-scale census in 2000, there were approximately 4,000,000 patients with heart failure (HF) aged between 35 and 74 years in China. Patient education shows its importance and essentiality in controlling the disease by improving the self-care abilities of patients,t21 However, a shortened period of hospitalization compromises the effectiveness and efficacy of the education. It is therefore suggested that the information needs of patients with HF should be simultaneously addressed to make education more appropriate and tailored.展开更多
文摘According to a large-scale census in 2000, there were approximately 4,000,000 patients with heart failure (HF) aged between 35 and 74 years in China. Patient education shows its importance and essentiality in controlling the disease by improving the self-care abilities of patients,t21 However, a shortened period of hospitalization compromises the effectiveness and efficacy of the education. It is therefore suggested that the information needs of patients with HF should be simultaneously addressed to make education more appropriate and tailored.