What are the challenges and ideas for improvement that healthcare professionals have identified when managing heart failure patients?
Healthcare professionals identified a number of challenges and ideas for improvement when managing heart failure patients. These include issues with contact and access, role of specialist heart failure services, communication and coordination between healthcare professionals and patients, and complex transition issues. Challenges identified include difficulty in accessing specialist services, lack of continuity of care, and lack of communication between healthcare professionals. Ideas for improvement include better coordination and communication between healthcare professionals and patients, improved access to specialist services, and development of more integrated models of care. Additionally, complex transition issues were identified, including difficulty identifying when the transition from acute to chronic care should occur, lack of preparedness for transition, and inadequate end-of-life care.