Table 1

Inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study

Inclusion criteriaExclusion criteria
Patient
  • Had a diagnosis of HF44 classified as New York Heart Association class I–III.

  • Aged 18 years or older.

  • Having been informed of the stage of the disease and the treatment.

  • Able to express themselves.

  • Able to read and write using their smartphone.

  • Having cognitive impairment (comprehension or expression problems).

  • Taking psychotropic drugs.

  • Participating in other studies within the last 3 months.

Caregiver
  • Patient’s family members or close relatives.

  • Providing care free of charge and spending at least 24 hours per week caring for patients with HF.45

  • Able to express themselves.

  • Able to read and write using their smartphone.

  • Having cognitive impairment (comprehension or expression problems).

  • Taking psychotropic drugs.

  • Participating in other studies within the last 3 months.

  • HF, heart failure.