The effect of educational-supportive program on self-care of patients with heart failure and caregiver burde

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• Conditions: Heart failure; Heart failure.

• Registration Number: IRCT20200223046586N1
• Lead Sponsor: Shahroud University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 24 March 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 64

Inclusion Criteria

inclusion criteria of patient: - Age 40 years and over - Heart disease that will be diagnosed by a specialist cardiologist in the hospital. -Patients with heart failure are enrolled that are suitable physical condition to participate in the educational program and do not live alone and the patient has a family member to care . -Patients were enrolled in a study that, depending on the severity of the disease, required a specific treatment program following the pharmacological, dietary, and physical activity, ; It will focus on patients of Class II and above with EF less and equal 45 of NYHA criterion and criterion B and C of American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology. The latest clinical guideline for classification of patients with heart failure include of: Mild Heart Failure (Class II): LVEF 40-49% (mean 45%)? Moderate heart failure (grade III): LVEF rate of 30 to 39% (mean 35%) ?Severe heart failure (class IV): LVEF less than 30%
Inclusion criteria of caregiver: -Family caregivers who devote the most time to participating in the care of the patient and helping him / her to adapt and adhere to the educational plan. -Have the opportunity to participate in educational sessions. - Have at least three months of patient care experience. -Ability to read and write. -Be able to communicate. - Have never attended any educational sessions before. - The caregiver should not care for another patient other than the patient with heart failure. -Have the first care experience of a patient with heart failure. - Do not suffer from psychological problems(based on the self-care statement). - Not a member of the medical team.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria of patient: -Known physical and mental illnesses that affect quality of life, such as dialysis or other known psychological problems, such as depression and schizophrenia, which require a particular medication or diet. -Participation in previous educational programs

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified