Health care professionals in a heart failure team

Eur J Heart Fail. 2005 Mar 16;7(3):343-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ejheart.2005.01.009.

Abstract

A heart failure team that treats heart failure patients often faces the challenge of managing multiple conditions requiring multiple medications and life style changes in an older patient group. A multidisciplinary team approach can optimally diagnose, carefully review and prescribe treatment, and educate and counsel patients and their families about medication use and life style changes. In this paper the possible role of the pharmacist, dietician, physical therapist, psychologist, primary care provider and social worker in heart failure management is discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Allied Health Personnel
  • Dietetics
  • Heart Failure / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Patient Care Team*
  • Pharmacists
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Psychology, Clinical
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic