In this study, we will randomized patients admitted to the hospital with heart failure exacerbation to receive either paper or video discharge instructions within a day prior to discharge. The video and paper instructions will have the same content. The patients will take a pre-test and post-test and the change in scores among the patients who received the video and paper discharge instructions will be compared. Other points of interest include participant satisfactions with discharge instruction, followup at post hospital appointment and 30-day readmission.
Data to be collected includes:
1. Medial history of the patient
2. Educational background
3. Social Status
4. Patients Health Measurement: Self Efficacy for managing medications and Treatment Management, Informational Support