A randomized controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of self-management program for patients with heart failure

INTERVENTION: A multi‐disciplinary team consisting of a physician, nurse, pharmacist, and dietitian provides self‐management program during the hospital stay Usual care CONDITION: Chronic heart failure PRIMARY OUTCOME: Self‐management behavior SECONDARY OUTCOME: Quality of Life; Hospitalization for heart failure; All‐cause death INCLUSION CRITERIA: Patients meeting all of the following requirements at the time of registration 1) Diagnosed with heart failure 2) NYHA functional class II or higher 3) Aged 20 years or older 4) Inpatient