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Abstract
Background: Heart failure (HF) is increasingly recognized as a major public health problem in industrialized countries. Because of the burden of symptoms, recurrent hospitalizations and use of emergency services numerous methods were proposed to control HF including self-care. Aim of the current study the aim of conducting this study was to evaluate the efficacy of supportive educational package on self-care and early readmission of HF patients. Method A quasi-experimental design was utilized to conduct this study. A purposive sample of 80 HF patients from both sexes was randomly divided into study and control groups. Four tools were used to collect data; 1- Structured interview questionnaire which consists of two parts; socio-demographic characteristics and medical parameters data, 2- Atlanta HF Knowledge Test, 3- Self-Care of HF Index, and 4- Follow-Up Phone Calls Questions. Results: Post the intervention there was a statistically significant difference in the total mean score of self-care aspects of HF care among the study group (79.85 ± 2.55) compared to the control group (33.25 ± 5.86). While there was no statistically significant difference between the groups studied regarding 30-day readmission following supportive educational package implementation. As 7.5% of the study group was readmitted through 30 days following hospital discharge in comparison to 22.5% of the control group. Conclusion; Based on the findings of this study, there was inadequate knowledge and practice about self care among HF patients before supportive approaches. After supportive educational package implementation, there was a statistically significant improvement in the total mean score of self-care aspects of HF care among the study group in contrast to the control group. While there was no statistically significant improvement between the groups studied regarding 30-day readmission. Recommendations, Establish of supportive educational package in cardiovascular department by nurses with necessary comprehensive reference material.