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Article: Scientists at University of Heidelberg publish research in heart failure.
- Article from:
- Heart Disease Weekly
- Article date:
- November 15, 2009
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According to recent research from Heidelberg, Germany, "As part of a trial aiming to improve care for patients with chronic (systolic) heart failure, a standardized, multifaceted case management approach was evaluated in German general practices. It consisted of regular telephone monitoring, home visits, health counselling, diagnostic screening and booklets for patients."
"Practice-based doctors' assistants (equivalent to a nursing role) adopted these new tasks and reported regularly to the employing general practitioner (GP). To explore GPs' perceptions of case management, subsequent changes in relationships within the practice team and the potential future ...