The effects and cost-effectiveness of a Dyadic Empowerment-based Heart Failure Management Program (De-HF) on self-care, HRQL and hospital readmission: A randomized controlled trial
Grant Data
Project Title
The effects and cost-effectiveness of a Dyadic Empowerment-based Heart Failure Management Program (De-HF) on self-care, HRQL and hospital readmission: A randomized controlled trial
Principal Investigator
Professor Yu, Sau Fung Doris
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Ms Chan Miu Ching Cecilia
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Leung Chun Yu
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Lee Kang Yin Michael
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Li Xue
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Chau Pui Hing
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Li Wai Chi
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Riegel Barbara
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Wong Frances
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
36
Start Date
2022-10-03
Amount
1497494
Conference Title
The effects and cost-effectiveness of a Dyadic Empowerment-based Heart Failure Management Program (De-HF) on self-care, HRQL and hospital readmission: A randomized controlled trial
Presentation Title
Keywords
Dyadic intervention, family care, health-related quality of life, Heart Failure, Hospital readmission, self-care
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
19201111
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2021
Status
On-going
Objectives
Heart failure is usually managed with crucial input from carers. However, dyadic approach has least applied in self-care supportive intervention. This application aims at evaluate the effects and cost-effectiveness of a dyadic empowerment-based heart failure management program (De-HF) on dyadic health and hospital service utilization outcomes.