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Investigating the Effect of Digital Storytelling on Medication Adherence and Reintegration to Normal Life in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Investigating the Effect of Digital Storytelling on Medication Adherence and Reintegration to Normal Life in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20260110068597N1
Enrollment
72
Registered
2026-01-22
Start date
2026-01-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft. Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) and coronary artery of transplanted heart with angina pectoris

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention Group: The intervention consists of a series of three digital, narrative-based multimedia videos developed with the collaboration of a team comprising cardiac surgery spec

Sponsors

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: CABG surgery procedure for the first time without associated interventions. Stable hemodynamic condition prior to surgery as diagnosed by the treating physician The ability to read and understand the Persian language Access to a smartphone or tablet written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Suffering from other heart problems (such as valve issues, congenital defects, cardiomyopathy, and...)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The drug adherence score obtained from the Medication Adherence Report Scale-5 questionnaire can be measured before and after the intervention. A score of 8 indicates high drug adherence, a score between 6 and 7 indicates moderate adherence, and a score below 6 indicates low adherence. Timepoint: Before the intervention begins, one month after the intervention starts, and three months later. Method of measurement: Medication Adherence Report Scale-5 questionnaire.;Reintegration normal living with a score below 60 indicates a weak return, a score between 60 and 99 suggests a relative return, and a score of 100 signifies a complete return to normal living. Timepoint: Before the intervention begins, one month after the intervention starts, and three months later. Method of measurement: Reintegration to Normal Living Index.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Recurrence Assessment: Evaluating the presence or absence of recurrence within three months of discharge through telephone follow-up and medical record review. Timepoint: Three months after discharge. Method of measurement: Through telephone follow-up and medical record review.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaedeh Nasirifar

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

maedeh73nasiri@gmail.com+98 21 6692 7171

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026