eTable 2. Measurement of adherence to self-care management.

Measurement tool	Studies with maximal follow-up period
Scores on multiple recommendations
EHFScBS (13) and modifications*	3 Months: e27*-e29*, e30* 6-9 Months: e31, e32, e33*, e34* ≥12 Months: e24, e35-e37, e38*, e39
SCHFI (e42) and modifications*	3 Months: e40*, e41, e42,, e43*, e44* 6-9 Months: e45*, e46*, e47
Further scores, developed for studies	3 Months: e6*e20, e28, e48 6-9 Months: e26, e47, e49 ≥12 Months: e25, e50*
Self-efficacy	3 Months: e20, e30, e51 6-9 Months: e4 ≥12 Months: e15, e52
Single recommendations
Daily weight and symptom control	3 Months: e21, e27, e53 6-9 Months: e54 ≥12 Months: e10, e23; e52, e55
Restrictions to sodium intake	3 Months: e6, e20, e21, e56 6-9 Months: e2,e26, e57 ≥12 Months: e10, e12, e15, e23
Restrictions to fluid intake	3 Months: e6, e21, e56 ≥12 Months: e23
Exercise adherence	3 Months:e6, e20 ≥12 Months: e10, e23
Smoking cessation adherence	3 Months:e20 ≥12 Months: e23

EHFScBS, European Heart Failure Self Care Behaviour Scale; SCHFI, Self-Care of Heart Failure

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