THE EFFECT OF SELF-CARE GUIDELINES ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE

Self-care is crucial for managing heart failure and is linked to better quality of life, reduced mortality, and fewer hospital readmissions. Practical self-care guidelines emphasize patient education and support to improve quality of life. Aim of the study: To evaluate the effect of self-care guidelines on the quality of life for patients with heart failure. Research design: A quasi experimental design (study & control) was used to conduct this study. Setting: The study conducted in cardiac care unit in EL-Fayoum university surgery hospital. Methods: A purposive sample of 80 adult patients from previously mentioned setting, allocated randomly into two equal groups (40 patients in each). Tools: Four tools were utilized, included: Structured interview questionnaire for patients with heart failure, patients' knowledge assessment questionnaire regarding heart failure and self care, patients' self reported practice checklist and World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF (WHOQOL BREF) questionnaire.