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The effect of intervention based on illness perception on death anxiety

The effect of intervention based on illness perception on death anxiety and coping in patients with heart failure

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20201020049083N1
Enrollment
120
Registered
2020-12-02
Start date
2020-02-27
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-01-05

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

Conditions

Heart failure. Heart failure

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: An intervention based on correcting the perception of the disease was performed individually and during face-to-face interviews based on each patient's response to

Sponsors

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
35 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Definitive diagnosis of heart failure by a cardiologist Having an EF (ejection fraction) equal to or less than 40% on echocardiography Having a stable condition in terms of hemodynamics and clinical conditions Having Satisfaction with participation in the study To have at least 35 years old The patient must be alert and aware of time and place. Having the ability to complete the questionnaire and participate in sessions physically and clinically Having ability to understand Persian language to complete the questionnaire Not to be under others study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Have a known mental illness and take medication that affects the psyche. history of death of loved ones in recent months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Illness perception. Timepoint: Before intervention, After 3 sessions of intervention. Method of measurement: Brief of illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Death anxiety. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after 3 sessions of intervention. Method of measurement: Templer Death Anxiety Questionnaire.;Coping. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after 3 sessions of intervention. Method of measurement: A brief questionnaire of coping.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahin Roohani

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

Roohani@zums.ac.ir+98 24 3314 8357

Outcome results

None listed

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