This study aims to examine the effects of web-based FRAIL-SM (Family involvement, self-Regulation skills training, Autonomy, Information sharing and Linkage, Self-Management) on frailty, self-management behaviors and quality of life in patients with heart failure and their families' heart failure knowledge, confidence, strain, and quality of life. Patients are recruited with a convenience sampling from two medical centers in Taiwan. The web-based FRAIL-SM includes Family involvement, self-Regulation, Autonomy support, Information sharing and Linkage.
Aged above 20.
Diagnosed with heart failure or LVEF<40%.
Clear consciousness, can communicate with Chinese and Taiwanese.
Consent to join in this study and have family partner.
Bed-ridden or unable to perform activities of daily living independently.
Diagnosed with cognitive, psychiatric disease, or major depression.
Acute disease condition e.g. infection or thrombosis.
Contraindications of performing exercise such as uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled arrhythmia.