Heart Failure (HF) places substantial burden on patients, families, communities, and care
systems. Patients who suffer from HF often experience a decline in health resulting in recurrent hospitalizations and
debilitating symptoms including breathing problems, fluid retention, and chronic fatigue. HF is the most common cause of
repeat hospitalizations in the Medicare program and is estimated to cost the health care system billions of dollars each
year. The objective of this article is to review the literature on educational strategies to reduce HF related readmissions and
improve self-care management for patients with HF after hospital discharge