Heart Failure. Diseases of The Circulatory System
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: In group 1, training is done based on the learning needs of patients with a family member, and learning needs of patients are extracted with the CHFPLNI questionnaire. The training pr
In group 1, training is done based on the learning needs of patients with a family member, and learning needs of patients are extracted with the CHFPLNI questionnaire. The training program consisting
In Group 2, training is done based on a preset training booklet without needs assessment and with the presence of a family member. The training program consisting of diet and medication, fluid and sa
in group 3, training is done based on a preset pamphlet without needs assessment and without the presence of a family member. The training program consisting of diet and medication, fluid and salt re
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for Research of Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients’ inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of heart failure confirmed by a cardiologist contained in the file; left ventricular ejection fraction of 35% or less based on the results of echocardiography; at least being once hospitalized due to heart failure in the last year; being admitted to the heart department; being native; accessing to the phone; as well as having a family member over the age of 18 as an attendant; having normal IQ; accessing to daily weighing scales at home Family member's inclusion criteria: Having a role in patient care; having a causal or relative relationship with the patient Patients’ exclusion criteria: Terms of acute illness; long traveling during the study; relocation of residence; employment in the medical team; participating in another training program in conjunction with the study; suffering from mental and memory disorders and chronic and debilitating diseases such as renal failure; severe respiratory diseases recorded in their medical records Family members’ exclusion criteria: Employment in the treatment team; being dissatisfied with continuing participation in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self Care. Timepoint: First and 3 Month after Intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Rehospitalization. Timepoint: 30, 60 and 90 Days After Intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Family Contribution in Self Care. Timepoint: 3 Months AfterIintervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Assessment of Observed Changes of Self Care Behaviors. Timepoint: 3 Months After Intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire and Observation. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSaiede Fatemeh Gheiasi
Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed