Cardiovascular diseases Hypercholesterolemia
Conditions
Interventions
The Patient Journey App
Sponsors
No
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Patients with hypercholesterolemia based on secondary causes, such as obesity, a high-calorie/fat diet or excessive alcohol consumption. • Men and women between ages of 18-75 years. • In possession of an e-mail address for sending questionnaires. • In possession of an Apple or Android smartphone or tablet before using the app. • Good command of and ability to express the Dutch language. • Respondents need a good command of the Dutch language in order to be able to consider signing for informed consent. A good command of the Dutch language is also necessary to use the application and to understand the information in the application.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Patient with hypercholesterolemia on the basis of a gene mutation. • Patients who have previously been treated for hypercholesterolemia at the vascular clinic at Bravis Hospital. This can lead to a distorted picture, because patients who have previously been treated for hypercholesterolemia at Bravis Hospital may have more knowledge about the condition hypercholesterolemia. • Men and women under 18 years and over 75 years. • Not in possession of an e-mail address. • Not in possession of an Apple or Android smartphone or tablet. • Not a good mastery or ability to express him/herself in the Dutch language.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increased level of knowledge about the condition in patients with hypercholesterolemia due to the use an app (The Patient Journey App). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| There isn't a secondary outcome | — |
Contacts
Public ContactDaniella Bartels
Bravis ziekenhuis
Outcome results
None listed