Heart failure. Heart failure
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
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
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Illness perception. Timepoint: Before intervention, After 3 sessions of intervention. Method of measurement: Brief of illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time 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
Zanjan University of Medical Sciences