ASSIGNMENT : Does post discharge in-home disease education reduce re-admission in the CHF patient?

Heart failure is a progressive complication which has no cure. However, various treatment options are available to manage the symptoms and signs associated with the disease. The various options used to manage this disease include surgical procedures, lifestyle changes, and medical treatment by pharmaceuticals. Patients are required to observe the set medications, assess the bodily conditions and report any noticeable changes such as increase in weight and shortness of breath. Due to the complexity of heart failure disease, there is need for collaborative health care to help in symptom management (Elizabeth, 2015). The collaborative health care team should be comprised of pharmacist, dietitian, physical and occupational therapists, cardiologist, primary doctor, mental health practitioner and the case manager (Peter et al., 2015).             Congestive heart failure (CHF) is one of the major disease diagnosed in individuals aged above 65 years. In America, it is estimated that more than 6.5 million residents suffer from CHF (Richard, 2015) with an average of 50% surviving less than five years after they are diagnosed disease. In addition, it is observed that an average of 25-50% of the CHF patient is readmitted after 3 to 6 months of hospitalization. Patient suffering from CHF experience health deterioration associated with prolonged hospitalizations. Such patients experience…