Telehealth programs have the potential to improve outcomes for heart failure patients. This study examined a telehealth program for heart failure patients in Auckland, New Zealand. The program aimed to improve quality of care and patient independence through remote monitoring between clinic visits. Early interim results found that 11 patients enrolled with a mean age of 58 years. The program aimed to identify barriers and enablers to telehealth adoption from the perspective of patients and healthcare professionals, as well as principles needed for effective telehealth implementation.

1. Telehealth Heart Failure A proof of principle study Interim results December 2009

7. Enrolment Process

8. Interim Results Participant Demographics Mean age: 58.17 years Median age: 74 years Age range: 16-90 years 19 4 9 4 2 Total 11 2 7 0 2 Male 8 2 2 4 0 Female Total Samoan NZ European Maori English

9. Interim Results