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Investigating the Effect of Elderly Caregiver's Education through Virtual Social Networks on Adherence to Treatment

Investigating the Effect of Elderly Caregiver's Education through Virtual Social Networks on Adherence to Treatment for People with Acute Coronary Heart Disease

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20171118037524N2
Enrollment
80
Registered
2018-07-08
Start date
2017-10-27
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-09-11

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

Conditions

Acute coronary syndrome. Acute ischemic heart disease, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Educate the elderly carers by sending educational, nutritional, and therapeutic messages through the social network of the Telegram. During the week (from Saturday

Sponsors

Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Member of the social network of telegrams and familiar with how to use it The definitive diagnosis of acute coronary heart disease is documented in the elderly medical records that they are caring for An elderly person under his or her care has not been diagnosed with cognitive impairment and depression and has not been treated to have an effective interaction with the elderly. Member of the social network of telegrams and familiar with how to use it Have literacy to read and write At least 18 years old and up to 60 years old

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to continue caring or elderly involvement in research for any reason Eliminate elderly or caregiver for any reason (death, travel ...) Admission to the elderly or caregiver in the hospital

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Adherence to treatment. Timepoint: The beginning of the study (before the start of the training) and 6 weeks after the start of the training. Method of measurement: Adherence to treatment questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactBibi Sedighe Nateghi

Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences

elaheenateghi@gmail.com+98 34529208

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026