Improving cardiovascular care for patients with long-term mental disorders through collaboration
Patient-caregiver Collaboration for Better Cardiovascular Care for Patients With Long-term Mental Disorders: Multicentre Qualitative and Feasibility Studies
This study looks at how patients with serious mental illnesses, their caregivers, and healthcare providers can work together to improve heart health care for those individuals.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 157 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dijon) |
| Trial ID | NCT03689296 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the collaboration between patients with severe mental illnesses, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals to enhance cardiovascular care. It will utilize questionnaires, focus groups, and semi-structured interviews to gather qualitative data on the experiences and needs of these individuals. The study seeks to identify barriers to effective care and develop strategies to improve health outcomes for this vulnerable population. By focusing on the intersection of mental health and cardiovascular disease, the research addresses a critical gap in healthcare delivery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults with long-term psychological disorders and their caregivers, as well as primary and psychiatric care professionals involved in their treatment.
Not a fit: Patients without long-term psychological disorders or those who are not fluent in French may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved cardiovascular health and increased life expectancy for patients with long-term mental disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on similar collaborative approaches specifically targeting cardiovascular care in this population, the focus on addressing somatic comorbidities aligns with ongoing efforts in mental health improvement.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. For all groups: * Adult person, * Person who has given his or her consent to participate in the study, with the consent of the tutor in the context of guardianship, * Fluent use of the French language, 2. For the "Users" group: - Person with a long-term psychological disorder: Long-term illness (ALD 23), followed by outpatient or full hospitalization 3. For the "Caregivers" group: - Adult helping a person with a long-term psychological disorder with a Long-Term Disability (ALD 23) and who has given his or her consent to be contacted for the study, 4. For the "Primary Care Professionals" group: - Primary care professional in practice following at least one person with a long-term psychological disorder with a Long-Term Disability (ALD 23), 5. For the "Psychiatric Professionals" group - Professional currently in practice who is part of a psychiatry team or in private practice Exclusion Criteria: 1. For all groups: * Person who is physically or psychologically unable to participate in the focus group and/or program at the time of the study * Person not affiliated to the National Health Insurance * Objection to participation by the patient or his legal representative, carers and health professionals. * Patient under guardianship * Patient who participated in Phase 1 or 2 of the study * Patient not able to attend the 6-month visit
Where this trial is running
Dijon
- Chu Dijon Bourogne — Dijon, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Frédéric DENIS
- Email: frederic.denis@chlcdijon.fr
- Phone: +33 3 80 42 56 59
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.