Home care workers caring for adults with heart failure need better access to training and technology: A role for implementation science. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Although highly involved in heart failure (HF) patients' care, home care workers (HCWs) lack HF training and are poorly integrated into the healthcare team. For its potential to address these challenges, we examined the role of technology among HCWs caring for HF patients. We conducted 38 interviews with key stakeholders. Overall, four themes emerged. Participants reported that technology is critical for HF care, but existing systems are outdated and ineffective. HCWs also have limited access to electronic resources. Technology, training, and principles of implementation science can be leveraged to improve HCWs' experience in caring for HF patients and home healthcare delivery.

publication date

  • April 6, 2020

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC7348005

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85072784700

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.4231

PubMed ID

  • 32695493

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 4

issue

  • 3