Daily fluid restriction reduces fluid retention and therefore lessens the symptom burden of heart failure but the literature shows that adherence is sub-optimal. The objectives of the current study were to understand patients' experiences of fluid restriction self-care and identify factors affecting adherence.

Leanna S Woods - Clinical Nurse Specialist, St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia; PhD candidate, University of Tasmania, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia

Kim N Walker - Principal Healthcare Improvement Researcher, St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia

Jed S Duff - Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Australia