I48.0 I48.1
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Educational intervention (Pulse self-palpation)
once before hospital discharge
Group 2: Usual care
Sponsors
Universitäts-Herzzentrum Freiburg · Bad Krozingen
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
35 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: hospitalization; dignosis of paroxysmal or persistent Atrial Fibrillation; residence within a geographical area around Bad Krozingen reachable by car in 25 minutes; able to read, write and understand German
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: cognitive (e.g. dementia) or physical impairments of both hands (e.g. peripheral polyneuropathy); condition after AV nodal ablation and implanted pacemaker; life expectancy less than two months according to the physician; individuals that already took part in any comparable education program
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Capability of pulse self-palpation; observation through healthcare provider using a checklist; 2. data collection point (25-35 days after enrollment) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sign and symptom management; dealing with a vignette; 2. data collection point. Adherence: pulse diary; between 1. and 2. data collection point. Feasibility Outcomes: Acceptability of intervention: questionnaire; 1. data collection point. Feasibility of intervention: field notes, audio recordings; during interventions. Feasibility of research methods: checklists, field notes; from date of recruitment to data analysis. Burden of study participation: questionnaire; 2. data collection point. [1. data collection point = day of enrollment/of Intervention] [2. data collection point = 25-35 days after enrollment] | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactStefan Jobst
Universitäts-Herzzentrum Freiburg · Bad Krozingen
Outcome results
None listed