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The effect of narrative therapy training on family caregiving burden and health-promoting behavior in patients with acute coronary syndrome

The effect of narrative therapy training on family caregiving burden and health-promoting behavior in patients with acute coronary syndrome A randomized clinical trial study

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250611066184N3
Enrollment
90
Registered
2026-04-19
Start date
2026-05-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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: The intervention consists of 8, 40-minute sessions of education for families of patients with acute coronary syndrome based on the narrative therapy method. The ses

Sponsors

Fasa University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Definitive diagnosis of coronary artery occlusion by a cardiologist based Over 18 years of age Stable clinical condition, such that the patient is able to attend sessions regularly Having a caregiver or family member who has primary responsibility for the patient's care

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: have a severe mental illness (such as psychosis, bipolar disorder) or cognitive problems that would prevent understanding the educational process. unillitrate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Total score of family caregiving burden of patients with acute coronary syndromeThis variable is measured quantitatively continuously and the change in its score at three times before the intervention, immediately after the intervention and one month after the intervention is considered as the main indicator of the effectiveness of the intervention. The study sample size was determined based on this variable. Timepoint: Before the intervention (baseline); immediately after the end of the intervention; one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Family care burden is measured based on the Novak and Gast Care Burden Questionnaire.;The overall score of health-promoting behaviors of patients with acute coronary syndrome was measured quantitatively and continuously, and the change in its score at three times before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and one month after the intervention indicates the effect of the educational intervention. Timepoint: Before the intervention (baseline); immediately after the end of the intervention; one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: This variable is measured with the Walker questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The overall score of health-promoting behaviors of patients with acute coronary syndrome was measured quantitatively and continuously, and the change in its score at three times before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and one month after the intervention indicates the effect of the educational intervention. Timepoint: Before the intervention (baseline); immediately after the end of the intervention; one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: This variable is measured with the Walker questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Azam Zare

Fasa University of Medical Sciences

a.zare2002@gmail.com+98 71 5335 0994

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026