Heart failure. Heart failure
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group receives the dignity therapy intervention over three sessions, with approximate intervals of 48 to 72 hours between them. Session 1: This ses
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of class II or III IV heart failure based on the New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification by a specialist physician Willingness and informed consent to participate in the study Absence of severe illness related conditions that would prevent participation in the intervention Mental health stability and no significant psychological issues such as severe anxiety and depression according to the patient’s medical records Age over 18 years and lower 65 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with heart failure who have not completed the consent form. Participation in educational or therapeutic sessions similar to the intervention Any life threatening emergency situation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Spiritual Well-Being. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Spiritual Well-Being Scale (FACIT-sp-12).;Hope level. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Herth Hope Index (HHI).;Patient Dignity. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Patient Dignity questionnaire (Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMehdi Harorani
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed