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Most of the Heart Failure (HF) patients suffer from decreased functional capacity and dyspnea. Telephone follow-up is considered as an efficient way to manage symptoms, early recognition of complication, and prevent hospital re-admission. Thus, this study aimed to identify the impact of empowerment program based on telenursing in caregivers of HF patients on the functional capacity and dyspnea of patients.

In this clinical trial, 66 HF patients aged 65-75 years were randomly assigned to control, intervention-1 and intervention-2 groups. Firstly, the functional capacity of all patients was examined through Six Minute Walking Test and dyspnea was measured via Burg Scale. Then Patients and their caregivers in intervention-1 and 2 groups received education by a nurse in the clinic. In addition, during three months, we followed only caregivers of patients in intervention-2 group through telephone …