MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING TAILORED INTERVENTIONS FOR HEART FAILURE (MITI-HF): STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS

摘要

ObjectiveLack of engagement in self-care is common among patients needing to follow a complex treatment regimen, especially patients with heart failure who are affected by comorbidity, disability and side effects of poly-pharmacy. The purpose of Motivational Interviewing Tailored Interventions for Heart Failure (MITI-HF) is to test the feasibility and comparative efficacy of an MI intervention on self-care, acute heart failure physical symptoms and quality of life.