A nurse-led structured education program improves self-management skills and reduces hospital readmissions in patients with chronic heart failure: a randomized and controlled trial in China

Ms Xiaoning Cui

qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing

contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data

position: RN and Director of Nursing

Ms Xiaozhi Zhou

qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing

contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data

position: Registered Nurse

Dr Long-le Ma

qualifications: MD

contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting of manuscript

position: Professor of Cardiology and Director of Medical Services

Prof Tong-Wen Sun

qualifications: MD, PhD

contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data

position: Professor of Medicine and Director

A/Prof Lara Bishop

qualifications: PhD

contribution: Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision

position: Director of Research and Projects

Dr Fergus Gardiner

qualifications: PhD

contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision, Critical revision

position: Manager Research and Policy

Dr Fergus Gardiner, is a health executive with experience in military, emergency, and public health leadership. Fergus has been led the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) national COVID-19 response. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fergus led many public health teams throughout Australia, including during the 2019/20 bushfire season. This has included investigating disease trends and outbreaks, and the establishment of clinical interventions. His role at the RFDS also includes being a media spokesperson, about clinical findings, trends, and national emergency situations. Fergus also oversees the RFDS Public Health and Research Unit (PHRU), which supports service delivery by coordinating national public health response measures; conducting research; producing research and policy papers; and participating in research projects aimed at improving outcomes for people in the bush.

Prof Lexin Wang

qualifications: MD, PhD, FRACGP, FCSANZ

contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision

position: Professor of Cardiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Honorary Director