What is the effectiveness of domiciliary oxygen therapy in people with advanced heart failure?
A systematic review was conducted which included one study comparing the effectiveness of domiciliary oxygen therapy versus no oxygen therapy or usual care as treatment for the symptoms (particularly breathlessness) of advanced heart failure. The outcomes of this study showed that domiciliary oxygen therapy was associated with improved quality of life, reduced breathlessness, fewer unplanned hospitalizations, and increased patient and carer satisfaction at two weeks.