Heart Failure? Depression. Heart failure ? Depressive episode
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria : HF was diagnosed by the cardiology staff as recorded in the patient’s chart ? A secondary diagnosis of depression was then given if the patient had a positive screening test (Beck’s depression inventory [B D I] score of > 21) , and a confirmatory mental status examination (MS E) positive for depression by a clinical psychologist ? Other inclusion criteria included a) a left ventricular ejection fraction < 40% by echo cardio graphy ; b) being an urban resident accessible for further investigation and follow-up evaluations ; c) age between 20 and 80 years ; d) full consciousness without communication problems or history of drug abuse/addiction ; and e) no simultaneous participation in other rehabilitation and education programs . Exclusion criteria : major depression ? uncooperative patient
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Education by motivational interviewing. Timepoint: 8 week after intervention. Method of measurement: Questioner (SCHFIV6.2) : Self-care heart failure index and questioner self- efficacy scale ( SES6Ge6) in Germany. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self efficacy and self care behavior. Timepoint: 8 week after intervention. Method of measurement: Questioner self care and Questioner self efficacy. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Medicai Sciences University