None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a multi-media educational intervention for heart failure patients in reducing unplanned hospital admissions. Associated with this outcome, the study also aims to investigate whether patients who participate in this educational intervention demonstrate improvement in their knowledge and self-care abilities.
Interventions
Targeted education with a multi-media intervention:
Participants will particpate in a targeted educational assessment and a multi-media intervention. The session will be a one-on-one targeted education session conducted over one hour by a Heart Failure Nurse. The session will include targeted educational information and the patient will watch the 25 minute DVD. The patient will also receive a copy of the DVD and a self-care manual to take home to support their ongoing education. Topics covered
Targeted education with a multi-media intervention: Participants will particpate in a targeted educational assessment and a multi-media intervention. The session will be a one-on-one targeted education session conducted over one hour by a Heart Failure Nurse. The session will include targeted educational information and the patient will watch the 25 minute DVD. The patient will also receive a copy of the DVD and a self-care manual to take home to support their ongoing education. Topics covered will include all about heart failure, symptoms, self-care and monitoring, medicines, diet, physical activity.
Sponsors
Mary Boyde
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary purpose
Treatment
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Accepted into Heart Failure Service at Princess Alexandra Hospital
Exclusion criteria
Unable to read and write English Unable to view DVD Significant cognitive impairment Living in a nursing home or dependent housing Being considered for transplantation or artifical heart device Terminal malignancy
Outcome results
None listed