Vavouranakis et al. (2003) found that intensive home care of patients with HF resulted in improved QOL and reduced hospital readmission rates. Studies have shown that patients with HF had poor understanding of the importance of compliance and self-management strategies to optimize control of the condition (Wright et al. 2003). Multidisciplinary and transitional care models with strong patient educa- tional components have been effective in reducing hospitalizations and improving QOL among patients with HF (ACC/AHA Heart Failure Clinical Data Standards 2005).