Patient non-adherence to treatment recommendations is common and decreases the effectiveness of Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) treatment. Improving adherence towards medication intake, physical activity, symptom monitoring/management might prolong life, alleviates symptoms, increases quality of life, and reduces hospital admissions. The Adherence Improving self-management Strategy (AIMS) is a nurse delivered intervention, integrated in routine clinical care, aiming to better support patients in their treatment. AIMS has previously been demonstrated to be (cost) effective amongst HIV patients. Based on the literature and advisory boards with healthcare providers and CHF patients, AIMS is adapted to CHF (AIMS-CHF). The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the AIMS intervention on adherence regarding medication, physical activity, and symptom management compared to treatment-as-usual in patients with chronic heart failure.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with Chronic Heart Failure (from either preserved or non-preserved systolic functions) * New York Heart Association class II and III * Able to understand and perform study related procedures * Has an appointment at the HF clinic of at least once per 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to give informed consent * New York Heart Association class I or IV * Participation in another interventional study targeting medication adherence, physical activity, symptom monitoring, and/or diet. * A coexisting imminently terminal illness, such as cancer or chronic renal failure requiring dialysis. * Patients in titration phase (due to multiple changes in medication regimen)