About this Research Topic
Heart failure (HF) is a global health challenge, affecting millions of individuals and imposing immense costs on healthcare systems worldwide. The complexity of managing heart failure is further compounded by the presence of comorbidities, such as diabetes, hypertension, renal dysfunction, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These comorbidities not only influence the prognosis and management of heart failure but also significantly impact the quality of life of affected individuals. This Research Topic aims to explore a patient-centered approach to the management of heart failure and its associated comorbidities, emphasizing personalized care, multidisciplinary strategies, and innovations in treatment and patient engagement.
Recent advances in the understanding of heart failure pathophysiology, coupled with the development of novel therapeutic options and technologies, have opened new avenues for improving patient outcomes. However, the integration of these advancements into daily practice requires a holistic, patient-centered framework that considers individual patient characteristics, preferences, and psychosocial aspects. This approach fosters shared decision-making and tailors interventions to achieve optimal clinical outcomes and enhanced quality of life.
We welcome contributions that address the following themes:
- Clinical Pathways and Guidelines: Research and review articles that present evidence-based clinical pathways and guidelines designed for personalized management of heart failure and its comorbidities.
- Multidisciplinary Care Models: Studies that highlight the effectiveness of multidisciplinary care teams, including cardiologists, endocrinologists, nephrologists, pulmonologists, primary care physicians, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals.
- Innovative Therapeutic Strategies: Papers exploring novel pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, including the role of precision medicine, telehealth solutions, and remote patient monitoring in managing heart failure and comorbidities.
- Patient Engagement and Self-Management: Articles focusing on strategies to enhance patient engagement, self-management practices, lifestyle modifications, and the use of digital health tools to support patients in managing their condition.
- Quality of Life and Psychosocial Aspects: Research on the impact of heart failure and its comorbidities on patients' quality of life, mental health, and psychosocial well-being, along with interventions aimed at mitigating these effects.
- Health Economics and Policy: Studies analyzing the economic burden of heart failure and comorbidities, cost-effectiveness of patient-centered care models, and policy recommendations to support the implementation of these models in healthcare systems.
The overall aim of this Research Topic is to disseminate knowledge and foster collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and healthcare providers to advance a patient-centered approach to the management of heart failure and its comorbidities. By doing so, we hope to contribute to the development of integrated care models that improve patient outcomes and quality of life, while also addressing the economic and systemic challenges posed by this complex condition.
Recent advances in the understanding of heart failure pathophysiology, coupled with the development of novel therapeutic options and technologies, have opened new avenues for improving patient outcomes. However, the integration of these advancements into daily practice requires a holistic, patient-centered framework that considers individual patient characteristics, preferences, and psychosocial aspects. This approach fosters shared decision-making and tailors interventions to achieve optimal clinical outcomes and enhanced quality of life.
We welcome contributions that address the following themes:
- Clinical Pathways and Guidelines: Research and review articles that present evidence-based clinical pathways and guidelines designed for personalized management of heart failure and its comorbidities.
- Multidisciplinary Care Models: Studies that highlight the effectiveness of multidisciplinary care teams, including cardiologists, endocrinologists, nephrologists, pulmonologists, primary care physicians, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals.
- Innovative Therapeutic Strategies: Papers exploring novel pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, including the role of precision medicine, telehealth solutions, and remote patient monitoring in managing heart failure and comorbidities.
- Patient Engagement and Self-Management: Articles focusing on strategies to enhance patient engagement, self-management practices, lifestyle modifications, and the use of digital health tools to support patients in managing their condition.
- Quality of Life and Psychosocial Aspects: Research on the impact of heart failure and its comorbidities on patients' quality of life, mental health, and psychosocial well-being, along with interventions aimed at mitigating these effects.
- Health Economics and Policy: Studies analyzing the economic burden of heart failure and comorbidities, cost-effectiveness of patient-centered care models, and policy recommendations to support the implementation of these models in healthcare systems.
The overall aim of this Research Topic is to disseminate knowledge and foster collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and healthcare providers to advance a patient-centered approach to the management of heart failure and its comorbidities. By doing so, we hope to contribute to the development of integrated care models that improve patient outcomes and quality of life, while also addressing the economic and systemic challenges posed by this complex condition.
Keywords: Heart Failure; Patient-Centered Care; Comorbidities; Multidisciplinary Care; Personalized Medicine; Telehealth; Self-Management
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