A randomized controlled trial of self‐management programme improves health‐related outcomes of older people with heart failure

Aims This paper is a report on the effectiveness of a self‐management programme based on the self‐efficacy construct, in older people with heart failure. Background Heart failure is a major health problem worldwide, with high mortality and morbidity, making it a leading cause of hospitalization. Heart failure is associated with a complex set of symptoms that arise from problems in fluid and sodium retention. Hence, managing salt and fluid intake...