Evidence for Therapeutic Patient Education Interventions to Promote Cardiovascular Patient Self-Management
Published: July 19, 2017
- The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a chronic illness increasingly requires patients to assume more responsibility for their self-management.
- Patient education is thought to be an essential component of cardiovascular care.
- Tailoring patient education to specific needs includes multiple approaches and the multidisciplinary team.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Sharpening the Focus on Therapeutic Patient Education and Self-management by Elaine E. Steinke, PhD, RN, CNS-BC, FAHA, FAAN
- Top Things to Know: Evidence for Therapeutic Patient Education Interventions to Promote Cardiovascular Patient Self-Management
- AHA News - AHA statement: Doctors’ orders should include tailored health education for patients
- News Release - Healthcare providers should individualize patient education