The aim of this study is optimize the STAR (SympTom mAnagement self-caRe) intervention to support patients with HF in staying healthy, and particularly in self-monitoring and managing symptoms. The STAR intervention includes promising components aiming at improving patient outcomes in terms of interference of bothersome symptoms, self-care, quality of life (QoL) and healthcare utilization. In this study, the intervention components are tested in an optimization trial in 320 patients with HF from 8 HF clinics in the Netherlands. This study will result in an optimized STAR intervention, composed of the best components, that is effective, scalable, and efficient to improve patient outcomes and can be used in HF clinics.
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Interference of bothersome symptoms
Timeframe: From Baseline (T0) to the end of the last module (T4) at the following time points: Baseline (T0), week 1 (T1), week 2-3 (T2), week 4 (T3), week 6 (T4)