**7. Conclusions**

HF is a severe public health problem all over the world. Adequate patient selfmanagement is essential in the effective management of HF. Patients with HF who report more effective self-management have better QOL, lower readmission rates, and reduced mortality.

This chapter gives an overview of the current situation of patients with HF and self-management and shows the viewpoint of promoting self-management and supporting lifestyle. Supporting patient's life in the home setting, it is necessary to focus on their lifestyle, circumstance, and values before educational interventions. We believe that this chapter can be used not only for nurses in the home setting but also nurses in hospital settings who are involved with patients with HF at the time of discharge support.
