What competencies should be present in the multidisciplinary teams involved in the outpatient or community-based care of people with heart failure?
The recommendations and link to evidence for this question can be found on page 353 of the ISBN 978-1-4731-3093-7. The clinical competencies that should be present in the multidisciplinary teams include specialist knowledge of heart failure diagnosis and treatment, clinical decision-making, risk stratification, communication skills, and coordination of care between services. In addition, the multidisciplinary team should also have basic knowledge of palliative care, nutrition, physical activity, patient self-management, psychological support, and cultural and spiritual needs.