What is the summary of included studies?
A search was conducted for qualitative studies exploring the communication and support needs of people with heart failure at the time when diagnosis and prognosis are relayed to them by health. These are summarised in Table 138 below. Key findings from these studies are summarised in Section 9.4.3 below. See also the study selection flow chart in Appendix C, study evidence tables in appendix F, and excluded studies lists in appendix I.