Fig. 5: Self-Care Behaviour (EHFScBS-9) at start of programme (black) compared to follow-up after 1 year (blue).
From: Combined telemonitoring and telecoaching for heart failure improves outcome
Values standardised to 0–100, with 100 meaning full agreement. The numbers at the top indicate the change after one year. The star indicates statistically significant differences between start of programme and 1-year follow-up with a p-value of <0.001 (paired Wilcoxon tests). Black: Start of programme. Blue: After one year. Questions: 1: I weigh myself every day, 2: If shortness of breath increases, I contact my doctor or nurse, 3: If my legs/feet are more swollen, I contact my doctor or nurse, 4: If I gain weight more than 2 kg in 7 days, I contact my doctor or nurse, 5: I limit the amount of fluids (no more than 1.5–2 litres a day), 6: If I experience fatigue, I contact my doctor or nurse, 7: I eat a low-salt diet, 8: I take my medication as prescribed, 9: I exercise regularly.
