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DECADE pre-study: "Evaluation of a website for patient information by means of focus group interviews"

DECADE pre-study: "Evaluation of a website for patient information by means of focus group interviews" - DECADE pre-study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00025128
Enrollment
16
Registered
2021-05-05
Start date
2021-05-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Lifestyle related risk factors for cardiovascular factors. Participation is also possible in case of diagnosis (ICD10) I10 E11 E66 I25 I70

Interventions

Group 1: Two online focus group interviews with up to 8 participants each. The groups are interviewed once. Group 1) Persons with risk factors for cardiovascular diseases
duration approx. 1 hour. Group 2) General practitioners
duration, approximately 1.5 hours. The questions focus on the functionality and clarity of the website, the comprehensibility of the information provided and the motivation to engage with the conten

Sponsors

Institut für Allgemeinmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwig-Universität Freiburg, Deutschland
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Group 1 (Persons with lifestyle-related risk factors for cardiovascular diseases): At least one of the following risk factors for cardiovascular diseases: Smoking (tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaporizers), Low physical activity, obesity, unhealthy diet, stress, sleep disorders. Participation is possible when: taking medication to lower blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar, or anticoagulants; existing arteriosclerosis, heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 1 or 2. Other inclusion criteria: good German language skills (speaking and reading),personal preparation to the interview, using key questions about the DECADE website, technical equipment to participate in the online-group interview, Member of a statutory health insurance, informed consent. Group 2 (General practitioners): treatment of at least 500 statutory health insurance patients per quarter; personal preparation to the interview, using key questions about DECADE website; technical equipment to participate in the online-group interview online, informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Group 1 (Persons with lifestyle-related risk factors for cardiovascular diseases): recent heart attack, stroke, major surgery, serious illness, pregnancy, communication problems when listening and speaking, personal acquaintance with the project staff. Group 2 (General practitioners): Planed participation in the DECADE main study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Optimization of the DECADE website based on the frequency, importance and feasibility of suggestions for improvement from both focus groups

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
In-depth content analysis and comparative analysis of the focus group interviews, considering the conversational dynamics in both groups

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactIris Tinsel

Universitätsklinikum FreiburgInstitut für Medizinische Biometrie und Statistik Sektion Versorgungsforschung und Rehabilitationsforschung (SEVERA)

iris.tinsel@uniklinik-freiburg.de+49 761 270 74870

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 11, 2026