Haste, Mark; Ilton, Marcus; Auckram, Hugh; Iyngkaran, Pupalan; Kangaharan, Nadarajah

Author(s)

Haste, Mark

Ilton, Marcus

Auckram, Hugh

Iyngkaran, Pupalan

Kangaharan, Nadarajah

Publication Date

2014-03-01

Abstract

The numbers of individuals living with Heart Failure (HF) continue to rise both in the Northern Territory (NT) and nationally and results in a significant burden of disease. Nationally HF occurs in as many as 2% of the overall population, rising to 10% in the above 65 years age group. This consistently accounts for 1-2% of the total health care budget. In 2011 the Department of Health recognised the need to direct resources to HF. Objectives To describe the development and establishment of a Heart Failure Program (HFP) in the Top End. Methods The HFP was developed following examination of NT HF data, including admission trends at the Royal Darwin Hospital. A comprehensive literature review of existing program designs also occurred. The HFP structure was developed in consultation with key stakeholders and consists of a multi-disciplinary team of Nurses, Cardiologists and Allied Health Workers. The program encompasses the principles of support, monitoring and treatment of clients whilst providing education that enables empowerment, Results HFP data currently reveals that 55% of Top End HF clients reside within 50km of Darwin and are predominately male (63%) with Ischaemic Heart Disease (50%) being the most common co-morbidity. 54% of clients entering the HFP are of Indigenous descent, of which 77% reside in remote locations. Conclusion Nurse Led HFP’s have been shown to reduce hospitalisation both in frequency and duration. Additionally they improve medication compliance, increase quality of life and reduce health care costs. Due to the infancy of this program these results are not yet measurable and further investigation is pending.

Citation

Haste, Mark & Ilton, Marcus & Auckram, Hugh & Iyngkaran, Pupalan & Kangaharan, Nadarajah. (2014). PW370 Development of Nurse led Heart Failure Program for Indigenous and Non Indigenous clients in the Top End of the Northern Territory, Australia. Global Heart. 9. e335. 10.1016/j.gheart.2014.03.2431.

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https://hdl.handle.net/10137/14187

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Development of Nurse led Heart Failure Program for Indigenous and Non Indigenous clients in the Top End of the Northern Territory, Australia

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Conference abstract

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Author(s)	Haste, Mark Ilton, Marcus Auckram, Hugh Iyngkaran, Pupalan Kangaharan, Nadarajah
Publication Date	2014-03-01
Abstract	The numbers of individuals living with Heart Failure (HF) continue to rise both in the Northern Territory (NT) and nationally and results in a significant burden of disease. Nationally HF occurs in as many as 2% of the overall population, rising to 10% in the above 65 years age group. This consistently accounts for 1-2% of the total health care budget. In 2011 the Department of Health recognised the need to direct resources to HF. Objectives To describe the development and establishment of a Heart Failure Program (HFP) in the Top End. Methods The HFP was developed following examination of NT HF data, including admission trends at the Royal Darwin Hospital. A comprehensive literature review of existing program designs also occurred. The HFP structure was developed in consultation with key stakeholders and consists of a multi-disciplinary team of Nurses, Cardiologists and Allied Health Workers. The program encompasses the principles of support, monitoring and treatment of clients whilst providing education that enables empowerment, Results HFP data currently reveals that 55% of Top End HF clients reside within 50km of Darwin and are predominately male (63%) with Ischaemic Heart Disease (50%) being the most common co-morbidity. 54% of clients entering the HFP are of Indigenous descent, of which 77% reside in remote locations. Conclusion Nurse Led HFP’s have been shown to reduce hospitalisation both in frequency and duration. Additionally they improve medication compliance, increase quality of life and reduce health care costs. Due to the infancy of this program these results are not yet measurable and further investigation is pending.
Citation	Haste, Mark & Ilton, Marcus & Auckram, Hugh & Iyngkaran, Pupalan & Kangaharan, Nadarajah. (2014). PW370 Development of Nurse led Heart Failure Program for Indigenous and Non Indigenous clients in the Top End of the Northern Territory, Australia. Global Heart. 9. e335. 10.1016/j.gheart.2014.03.2431.
Link	https://hdl.handle.net/10137/14187
Title	Development of Nurse led Heart Failure Program for Indigenous and Non Indigenous clients in the Top End of the Northern Territory, Australia
Type of document	Conference abstract
Entity Type	Publication

Development of Nurse led Heart Failure Program for Indigenous and Non Indigenous clients in the Top End of the Northern Territory, Australia

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