Table 5: Characteristics of Studies Included for Analysis.
| Study | Country | N | Age (mean, yr) | NYHA class II and *III (%) | Treatment | Control | Other Disciplines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rao 2007 |
UK | 112 | 72 | 90 | HF RN, Cardiologist | PCP | n/a |
| Bruggink 2007 |
Netherlands | 240 | 71 | *96 | CV RN, HF Physician | Cardiologist | Dietitian |
| Wierzchowiecki 2006 |
Poland | 160 | 68 | 60 IV-40 |
HF RN, Cardiologist | PCP | Physiotherapist psychologist |
| Mejhert 2004 |
Sweden | 208 | 76 | 99 | Nurse, Cardiologist | PCP | n/a |
| Stromberg 2003 |
Sweden | 106 | 77 | 89 | CV RN, Cardiologist | PCP | n/a |
| Doughty 2002 |
New Zealand | 197 | 73 | *24 IV-76 |
Nurse Practitioner Cardiologist | PCP | PCP |
| Dunagan 2005 |
USA | 151 | 70 | 91 | RN, Cardiologist | PCP | n/a |
| GESICA 2005 |
Argentina | 1518 | 65 | I-19 III to IV-49; |
HF RN, Cardiologist | Cardiologist | n/a |