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ArticleBelitung nursing journal2025

The impact of a self-management program on volume overload among patients with heart failure in Thailand: A quasi-experimental study.

Napassawan Lungkawong, Rapin Polsook

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Napassawan LungkawongMaster of Nursing Science Program in Adult and Geriatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3633-6501
Rapin PolsookFaculty of Nursing, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3076-9921

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Background: Volume overload is a common and serious complication in patients with heart failure, often leading to hospital readmissions and decreased quality of life. Effective self-management strategies are essential in preventing fluid accumulation and improving patient outcomes. Mobile technology offers a scalable means to support such interventions, particularly in culturally specific contexts. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-management program delivered via the LINE application in reducing volume overload among Thai patients with heart failure. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was employed with 46 participants randomly assigned to either a control or experimental group. The control group received standard care, while the experimental group participated in a four-week self-management program based on Lorig and Holman's theoretical framework, focusing on six key skills and three self-care tasks. Volume overload was assessed using a modified Framingham criteria-based instrument with confirmed content validity and acceptable reliability. Data were analyzed using paired and independent Results: Post-intervention, the experimental group showed a significant reduction in fluid volume overload scores ( Conclusion: The self-management program via the LINE application effectively reduced volume overload in Thai patients with heart failure. Integrating culturally familiar mobile technology and structured self-care education significantly enhanced patient engagement and health outcomes. This study highlights the importance of incorporating digital tools into patient education and follow-up for nursing practice to empower individuals in managing chronic conditions like heart failure. Future research should explore long-term impacts and scalability across diverse healthcare settings. Trial Registry Number: Thai Clinical Trials Registry (TCTR20241124001).

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heart failureself-managementsymptom assessmenttelephoneThailandvolume overload

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