Reasons for exclusion signify only the usefulness of the articles for this study and are not intended as criticisms of the articles

Exclusion codes

X1.

Ineligible publication type

X2.

Ineligible population

X3.

Ineligible or no intervention

X4.

Ineligible comparator

X5.

Ineligible outcomes

X6.

Ineligible timing

X8.

Ineligible study design

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CHF education saved this hospital $173. RN. 1998 Nov;61(11):24C-F–24C-H. Exclusion Code: X1. [PubMed: 10205572]

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Solid outcomes show e-health and chronically ill senior populations are compatible. Dis Manag Advis. 2001 Jul;7(7):103–6. 97. Exclusion Code: X1. [PubMed: 11496438]

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Telehealth helps hospital cut readmissions by 75% Healthcare Benchmarks Qual Improv. 2007 Aug;14(8):92–4. Exclusion Code: X1. [PubMed: 17715882]

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Development and implementation of a standard congestive heart failure education guide and evaluation of the impact on medical therapy, hospital readmission rates and patient outcomes. J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2012;27(5):376–7. Language: English. Entry Date: 20121102. Publication Type: journal article. Exclusion Code: X8.

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Agren S, Evangelista LS, Hjelm C, et al. Dyads affected by chronic heart failure: a randomized study evaluating effects of education and psychosocial support to patients with heart failure and their partners. J Card Fail. 2012 May;18(5):359–66. Exclusion Code: X2. [PMC free article: PMC3381875] [PubMed: 22555264]

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Aguado O, Morcillo C, Delas J, et al. Long-term implications of a single home-based educational intervention in patients with heart failure. Heart Lung. 2010 Nov-Dec;39(6 Suppl) Exclusion Code: X6. [PubMed: 20598745]

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Agvall B, Alehagen U, Dahlstrom U. The benefits of using a heart failure management programme in Swedish primary healthcare. Eur J Heart Fail. 2013 Feb;15(2):228–36. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 23109650]

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Aimonino N, Tibaldi V, Barale S, et al. Depressive symptoms and quality of life in elderly patients with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cardiac heart failure: preliminary data of a randomized controlled trial. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2007;44 Suppl 1:7–12. Exclusion Code: X3. [PubMed: 17317428]

9.

Albanese MC, Bulfoni A, Rossi P, et al. [The SCOOP II trial in heart failure]. Italian heart journal. Supplement : official journal of the Italian Federation of Cardiology. 2001;(4):390–5. CN-00699305. Exclusion Code: X1. [PubMed: 19397013]

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Albert NM, Nutter B, Forney J, et al. A randomized controlled pilot study of outcomes of strict allowance of fluid therapy in hyponatremic heart failure (SALT-HF). J Card Fail. 2013 Jan;19(1):1–9. Exclusion Code: X3. [PubMed: 23273588]

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Aliti GB, Rabelo ER, Clausell N, et al. Aggressive fluid and sodium restriction in acute decompensated heart failure: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2013 Jun 24;173(12):1058–64. Exclusion Code: X3. [PubMed: 23689381]

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Anderson C, Deepak BV, Amoateng-Adjepong Y, et al. Benefits of comprehensive inpatient education and discharge planning combined with outpatient support in elderly patients with congestive heart failure. Congest Heart Fail. 2005;11(6):315–21. Exclusion Code: X8. [PubMed: 16330907]

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Andryukhin A, Frolova E, Vaes B, et al. The impact of a nurse-led care programme on events and physical and psychosocial parameters in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a randomized clinical trial in primary care in Russia. Eur J Gen Pract. 2010 Dec;16(4):205–14. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 21073267]

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Anguita M, Esteban F, Castillo JC, et al. [Usefulness of brain natriuretic peptide levels, as compared with usual clinical control, for the treatment monitoring of patients with heart failure]. Med Clin (Barc). 2010;(10):435–40. CN-00770147. Exclusion Code: X1. [PubMed: 20673678]

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Antonicelli R, Mazzanti I, Abbatecola AM, et al. Impact of home patient telemonitoring on use of beta-blockers in congestive heart failure. Drugs Aging. 2010 Oct 1;27(10):801–5. Exclusion Code: X6. [PubMed: 20883060]

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Antonicelli R, Testarmata P, Spazzafumo L, et al. Impact of telemonitoring at home on the management of elderly patients with congestive heart failure. J Telemed Telecare. 2008;14(6):300–5. Exclusion Code: X6. [PubMed: 18776075]

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Artinian NT, Harden JK, Kronenberg MW, et al. Pilot study of a Web-based compliance monitoring device for patients with congestive heart failure. Heart Lung. 2003 Jul-Aug;32(4):226–33. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 12891162]

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Atienza F, Anguita M, Martinez-Alzamora N, et al. Multicenter randomized trial of a comprehensive hospital discharge and outpatient heart failure management program. Eur J Heart Fail. 2004 Aug;6(5):643–52. Exclusion Code: X6. [PubMed: 15302014]

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Austin J, Williams R, Ross L, et al. Randomised controlled trial of cardiac rehabilitation in elderly patients with heart failure. Eur J Heart Fail. 2005 Mar 16;7(3):411–7. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 15718182]

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Azad N, Molnar F, Byszewski A. Lessons learned from a multidisciplinary heart failure clinic for older women: a randomised controlled trial. Age Ageing. 2008 May;37(3):282–7. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 18285347]

21.

Azad NA, Molnar FJ, Byszewski AM. Multidisciplinary congestive heart failure clinic for older women: a randomized, controlled trial. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2006;(5):874–5. CN-00556312. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 16696774]

22.

Azevedo A, Pimenta J, Dias P, et al. Effect of a heart failure clinic on survival and hospital readmission in patients discharged from acute hospital care. Eur J Heart Fail. 2002 Jun;4(3):353–9. Exclusion Code: X8. [PubMed: 12034162]

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Bakan G, Akyol AD. Theory-guided interventions for adaptation to heart failure. J Adv Nurs. 2008 Mar;61(6):596–608. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 18302601]

24.

Baker DW, Dewalt DA, Schillinger D, et al. The effect of progressive, reinforcing telephone education and counseling versus brief educational intervention on knowledge, self-care behaviors and heart failure symptoms. J Card Fail. 2011 Oct;17(10):789–96. Exclusion Code: X2. [PMC free article: PMC3185245] [PubMed: 21962415]

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Balk AH, Davidse W, Dommelen P, et al. Tele-guidance of chronic heart failure patients enhances knowledge about the disease. A multi-centre, randomised controlled study. Eur J Heart Fail. 2008 Nov;10(11):1136–42. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 18790668]

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Barnason S, Zimmerman L, Nieveen J, et al. Impact of a home communication intervention for coronary artery bypass graft patients with ischemic heart failure on self-efficacy, coronary disease risk factor modification, and functioning. Heart Lung. 2003 May-Jun;32(3):147–58. Exclusion Code: X5. [PubMed: 12827099]

27.

Barnason S, Zimmerman L, Young L. An integrative review of interventions promoting self-care of patients with heart failure (Structured abstract). J Clin Nurs. 2012;(3/4):448–75. DARE-12012005438. Exclusion Code: X5. [PubMed: 22098479]

28.

Basford JR, Oh JK, Allison TG, et al. Safety, acceptance, and physiologic effects of sauna bathing in people with chronic heart failure: a pilot report. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2009 Jan;90(1):173–7. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 19154844]

29.

Belardinelli R, Capestro F, Misiani A, et al. Moderate exercise training improves functional capacity, quality of life, and endothelium-dependent vasodilation in chronic heart failure patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy. Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil. 2006 Oct;13(5):818–25. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 17001224]

30.

Berger R, Moertl D, Peter S, et al. N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide-guided, intensive patient management in addition to multidisciplinary care in chronic heart failure a 3-arm, prospective, randomized pilot study. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2010 Feb 16;55(7):645–53. Exclusion Code: X6. [PubMed: 20170790]

31.

Bernardi L. Modifying breathing patterns in chronic heart failure. Eur Heart J. 1999;(2):83–4. CN-00161282. Exclusion Code: X1. [PubMed: 10099900]

32.

Blue L, Lang E, McMurray JJ, et al. Randomised controlled trial of specialist nurse intervention in heart failure. BMJ. 2001 Sep 29;323(7315):715–8. Exclusion Code: X6. [PMC free article: PMC56888] [PubMed: 11576977]

33.

Blue L, Lang E, McMurray JJV, et al. Randomized controlled trial of specialist nurse intervention in heart failure. BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition). 2001;323(7315):715–8. Language: English. Entry Date: 20020201. Revision Date: 20121228. Publication Type: journal article. Exclusion Code: X6. [PMC free article: PMC56888] [PubMed: 11576977]

34.

Bocalini DS, dos Santos L, Serra AJ. Physical exercise improves the functional capacity and quality of life in patients with heart failure. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2008 Aug;63(4):437–42. Exclusion Code: X3. [PMC free article: PMC2664117] [PubMed: 18719752]

35.

Bocchi EA, Cruz F, Guimaraes G, et al. Long-term prospective, randomized, controlled study using repetitive education at six-month intervals and monitoring for adherence in heart failure outpatients: the REMADHE trial. Circ Heart Fail. 2008 Jul;1(2):115–24. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 19808281]

36.

Bondmass M, Bolger N, Castro G, et al. The effect of physiological home monitoring and telemanagement on chronic heart failure outcomes. Int J Asthm, Allerg, Immunolog [online] 1999;3(2) Exclusion Code: X8.

37.

Boren SA, Wakefield BJ, Gunlock TL, et al. Heart failure self-management education: a systematic review of the evidence (Structured abstract). International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare. 2009;(3):159–68. DARE-12009108816. Exclusion Code: X8 (SR) [PubMed: 21631856]

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Bouvy ML, Heerdink ER, Urquhart J, et al. Effect of a pharmacist-led intervention on diuretic compliance in heart failure patients: a randomized controlled study. J Card Fail. 2003;(5):404–11. CN-0041819. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 14583903]

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Bowles KH, Holland DE, Horowitz DA. A comparison of in-person home care, home care with telephone contact and home care with telemonitoring for disease management. J Telemed Telecare. 2009;15(7):344–50. Exclusion Code: X2. [PMC free article: PMC2882290] [PubMed: 19815903]

40.

Boyde M, Turner C, Thompson DR, et al. Educational interventions for patients with heart failure: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2011 Jul-Aug;26(4):E27–35. Exclusion Code: X8 (SR) [PubMed: 21076308]

41.

Boyne JJ, Vrijhoef HJ, Crijns HJ, et al. Tailored telemonitoring in patients with heart failure: results of a multicentre randomized controlled trial. Eur J Heart Fail. 2012 Jul;14(7):791–801. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 22588319]

42.

Brodie DA, Inoue A, Shaw DG. Motivational interviewing to change quality of life for people with chronic heart failure: a randomised controlled trial. Int J Nurs Stud. 2008 Apr;45(4):489–500. Exclusion Code: X5. [PubMed: 17258218]

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Brotons C, Falces C, Alegre J, et al. Randomized clinical trial of the effectiveness of a home-based intervention in patients with heart failure: the IC-DOM study. Rev Esp Cardiol. 2009 Apr;62(4):400–8. Exclusion Code: X6. [PubMed: 19401125]

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Brumley R, Enguidanos S. Findings from a multisite in-home palliative care study. J Palliat Care. 2006;22(3):199. Language: English. Entry Date: 20070119. Revision Date: 20101231. Publication Type: journal article. Exclusion Code: X3.

45.

Byszewski A, Azad N, Molnar FJ, et al. Clinical pathways: adherence issues in complex older female patients with heart failure (HF). Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2010 Mar-Apr;50(2):165–70. Exclusion Code: X5. [PubMed: 19406488]

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Caldwell MA, Peters KJ, Dracup KA. A simplified education program improves knowledge, self-care behavior, and disease severity in heart failure patients in rural settings. Am Heart J. 2005 Nov;150(5):983. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 16290977]

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Capomolla S, Febo O, Ceresa M, et al. Cost/utility ratio in chronic heart failure: comparison between heart failure management program delivered by day-hospital and usual care. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2002 Oct 2;40(7):1259–66. Exclusion Code: X6. [PubMed: 12383573]

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Capomolla S, Pinna G, La Rovere MT, et al. Heart failure case disease management program: a pilot study of home telemonitoring versus usual care. European Heart Journal Supplements. 2004 November 1;6(suppl F):F91–F8. 2004. Exclusion Code: X6.

49.

Cartwright M, Hirani SP, Rixon L, et al. Effect of telehealth on quality of life and psychological outcomes over 12 months (Whole Systems Demonstrator telehealth questionnaire study): nested study of patient reported outcomes in a pragmatic, cluster randomised controlled trial. BMJ. 2013;346:f653. Exclusion Code: X2. [PMC free article: PMC3582704] [PubMed: 23444424]

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Chan C, Tang D, Jones A. Clinical outcomes of a cardiac rehabilitation and maintenance program for Chinese patients with congestive heart failure. Disabil Rehabil. 2008;30(17):1245–53. Language: English. Entry Date: 20090116. Revision Date: 20101231. Publication Type: journal article. Exclusion Code: X8. [PubMed: 17926158]

51.

Chang BH, Hendricks AM, Slawsky MT, et al. Patient recruitment to a randomized clinical trial of behavioral therapy for chronic heart failure. BMC Med Res Methodol. 2004 Apr 17;4:8. Exclusion Code: X2. [PMC free article: PMC404462] [PubMed: 15090073]

52.

Chang BH, Jones D, Hendricks A, et al. Relaxation response for Veterans Affairs patients with congestive heart failure: results from a qualitative study within a clinical trial. Preventive cardiology. 2004;(2):64–70. CN-00468815. Exclusion Code: X8. [PubMed: 15133373]

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Chaudhry SI, Barton B, Mattera J, et al. Randomized trial of Telemonitoring to Improve Heart Failure Outcomes (Tele-HF): study design. J Card Fail. 2007 Nov;13(9):709–14. Exclusion Code: X2. [PMC free article: PMC2702538] [PubMed: 17996818]

54.

Chaudhry SI, Mattera JA, Curtis JP, et al. Telemonitoring in patients with heart failure. N Engl J Med. 2010 Dec 9;363(24):2301–9. Exclusion Code: X2. [PMC free article: PMC3237394] [PubMed: 21080835]

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Chaudhry SI, Phillips CO, Stewart SS, et al. Telemonitoring for patients with chronic heart failure: a systematic review (Provisional abstract). J Card Fail. 2007;(1):56–62. DARE-12007001099. Exclusion Code: X8 (SR) [PMC free article: PMC1910700] [PubMed: 17339004]

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Chen YH, Ho YL, Huang HC, et al. Assessment of the clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of the management of systolic heart failure in Chinese patients using a home-based intervention. J Int Med Res. 2010 Jan-Feb;38(1):242–52. Exclusion Code: X8. [PubMed: 20233536]

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Chetney R. The Cardiac Connection program: home care that doesn't miss a beat. Home Healthc Nurse. 2003;21(10):680–6. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 14557707]

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Chien CL, Lee CM, Wu YW, et al. Home-based exercise increases exercise capacity but not quality of life in people with chronic heart failure: a systematic review. Aust J Physiother. 2008;54(2):87–93. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 18491999]

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Clark RA, Inglis SC, McAlister FA, et al. Telemonitoring or structured telephone support programmes for patients with chronic heart failure: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2007 May 5;334(7600):942. Exclusion Code: X8 (SR) [PMC free article: PMC1865411] [PubMed: 17426062]

60.

Cleland JG, Louis AA, Rigby AS, et al. Noninvasive home telemonitoring for patients with heart failure at high risk of recurrent admission and death: the Trans-European Network-Home-Care Management System (TEN-HMS) study. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2005 May 17;45(10):1654–64. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 15893183]

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Coleman EA, Boult C. Improving the quality of transitional care for persons with complex care needs. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2003 Apr;51(4):556–7. Exclusion Code: X1. [PubMed: 12657079]

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Copeland LA, Berg GD, Johnson DM, et al. An intervention for VA patients with congestive heart failure. Am J Manag Care. 2010 Mar;16(3):158–65. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 20225911]

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Cordisco ME, Benjaminovitz A, Hammond K, et al. Use of telemonitoring to decrease the rate of hospitalization in patients with severe congestive heart failure. Am J Cardiol. 1999 Oct 1;84(7):860–2, A8. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 10513789]

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Cutrona SL, Choudhry NK, Fischer MA, et al. Modes of delivery for interventions to improve cardiovascular medication adherence (Structured abstract). Am J Manag Care. 2010;(12):929–42. DARE-12011000969. Exclusion Code: X2. [PMC free article: PMC3115758] [PubMed: 21348564]

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Dall'Ago P, Chiappa GR, Guths H, et al. Inspiratory muscle training in patients with heart failure and inspiratory muscle weakness: a randomized trial. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2006;(4):757–63. CN-00555241. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 16487841]

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Dansky K, Vasey J. Managing heart failure patients after formal homecare. Telemed J E Health. 2009 Dec;15(10):983–91. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 19929234]

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Davidson PM, Cockburn J, Newton PJ, et al. Can a heart failure-specific cardiac rehabilitation program decrease hospitalizations and improve outcomes in high-risk patients? Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil. 2010 Aug;17(4):393–402. Exclusion Code: X5. [PubMed: 20498608]

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Davies P, Taylor F, Beswick A, et al. Promoting patient uptake and adherence in cardiac rehabilitation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2010;(7):CD007131. Exclusion Code: X3. [PMC free article: PMC4164451] [PubMed: 20614453]

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de la Porte PW, Lok DJ, van Veldhuisen DJ, et al. Added value of a physician-and-nurse-directed heart failure clinic: results from the Deventer-Alkmaar heart failure study. Heart. 2007 Jul;93(7):819–25. Exclusion Code: X2. [PMC free article: PMC1994472] [PubMed: 17065182]

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de Lusignan S, Wells S, Johnson P, et al. Compliance and effectiveness of 1 year's home telemonitoring. The report of a pilot study of patients with chronic heart failure. Eur J Heart Fail. 2001 Dec;3(6):723–30. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 11738225]

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Gellis ZD, Kenaley B, McGinty J, et al. Outcomes of a telehealth intervention for homebound older adults with heart or chronic respiratory failure: a randomized controlled trial. Gerontologist. 2012 Aug;52(4):541–52. Exclusion Code: X2. [PubMed: 22241810]

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