Improved Self-management for Patients on Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Support - Phase 3

The Intervention starts during inpatient phase after relocation of potential study participants from the intensive care unit to normal ward and after informed consent to participate. Those subjects assigned to the CGr by randomization code receive standard care at the respective center. Subjects assigned to the IGr received, in addition to standard care, a multi-modular self-management training carried out at the respective center. The content of the self-management training should be deepened and consolidated through a supplementary app. Training is performed during inpatient post-implant phase, as well as one refresher session about six weeks after discharge during regular outpatient follow-up. The intervention lasts 3 months, plus a 9-month follow-up per subject. The content of the self-management training is based on current evidence and was written in a curriculum to achieve the highest possible standardization, taking into account the center specifics.