Examining the Reliability and Validity of the New York Heart Association Classification Guide to Assign Class for Patients With Heart Failure and Application Into Practice
Heart failure (HF) is a major public health problem. The New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification by a HF provider helps to guide their decisions in patient treatment. The purpose of this study is to further examine the NYHA Classification Guide that is designed to assist healthcare providers. The investigators will conduct the study in the outpatient clinic setting where adult patients with chronic heart failure are treated. HF providers will be asked to complete the NYHA classification Guide and then participants will complete a standardized 6-minute walk test which is considered as the gold standard. Participant results will be compared between providers' assigned class and the results from the 6-minute walk test. The subsequent phase of the study will be incorporation of the NYHA Classification Guide into clinical practice. HF providers will use the NYHA Classification Guide for 30 days in the clinic setting and will report their perceptions.
• A documented confirmed diagnosis of Heart Failure (HF)
• Under the care of a Cardiologist and/or Advanced Practice Provider working in Cardiology
• 18 years of age or older and less than 90 years of age
• Alert and oriented to person, place, and time
• Ability to walk without assistance
• Able to read and speak English
⁃ • Licensed healthcare providers (Physicians and Advance Practice Providers) in HF ambulatory clinical sites who care for adult patients with HF.