Tele-Nursing for Heart Failure Patients Discharged from the Emergency Department

Abstract

The discharge process for patients with acute heart failure from the emergency room is crucial and must be handled cautiously to ensure patient safety upon arriving home. Continuous monitoring is essential, requiring close observation of the patient's well-being. However, limitations within the emergency room setting may compromise the thoroughness of patient education and understanding before discharge. This can potentially lead to severe symptoms and frequent readmissions, impacting the patient's quality of life and healthcare costs. Therefore, remote nursing plays a vital role. By providing self-care knowledge based on Orem's theory, remote nurses can continuously monitor patients' conditions. Nurses with strong communication skills and a positive demeanor are essential for this role. Additionally, a deep understanding of acute heart failure pathophysiology is crucial. These nursing competencies can reduce emergency readmissions due to acute heart failure, promote patient self-care, and improve quality of life.