Aims and objectives. To explore patients’ perspectives on the significance of informal carers in their information management.
Background. Being well informed is considered a prerequisite for the ability of heart failure patients to manage their lives at home. Developing knowledge about the informal caregiver’s role in patient information management is important, that is, accurate information adapted to the individual level of comprehension.
Design. A qualitative approach using in-depth semi-structured interviews conducted with patients was used.
