Table 3.

Key Themes Informing the Development of a Palliative Care Intervention in HF

Key theme	Definition	Findings
Content	Topics that should be addressed by the intervention	• Adjustment to the limitations and future course of illness
		• Alleviation of symptoms
Structure	How should services be provided and who should provide them	• Providers should be “familiar with my heart condition.”
		• Informal caregivers should be involved, particularly to enhance communication and coordination of care.
		• Use a “team approach.”
Timing	When should services begin and how long should they last?	• At the beginning of illness
		• Throughout illness

HF, heart failure.