Atrial Fibrillation, Health Literacy
Conditions
Brief summary
The risk of stroke is markedly elevated in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Oral anticoagulation (OAC) is indicated in individuals with moderate and high risk of stroke to the disadvantage of an increased burden from bleeding. Adequate knowledge of this disorder and understanding the benefits and hazards of antithrombotic treatment are essential to incorporate patient´s values and preferences in these decisions. This will further improve acceptance of recommended therapy and augment compliance with OAC. The objective of this investigation is to compare patient´s perceptions and physician´s assessments of benefits and risks of OAC.
Interventions
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Sponsors
Medical University of Graz
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosed and ECG-documented non-valvular atrial fibrillation * New indication for oral anticoagulation (OAC) * Ability of informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Existing OAC therapy * Valvular heart disease * History of valve surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of subjective stroke risk perception with CHA2DS2-VASc score | Baseline |
| Comparison of subjective bleeding risk perception with HAS-BLED score | Baseline |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Relationship between accurate perception of stroke and bleeding risks and baseline parameters (highest completed level of education, subjective level of information) | Baseline |
Countries
Austria
Outcome results
None listed