Mobile education system to enhance heart failure management
To Investigate Whether a Continuous Intelligent and Automated Mobile Education System Can Improve Knowledge, Self-care, Emotional Stress, Self-efficacy and Quality of Life in Patients With Heart Failure
NA · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · NCT06161649
This study is testing a mobile education program for heart failure patients to help them learn about their condition and manage it better after leaving the hospital.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 138 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Keelung) |
| Trial ID | NCT06161649 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop an automated mobile education system for patients with heart failure, providing continuous education from hospitalization through the post-discharge period. The intervention will utilize the 'Line' platform to deliver personalized disease care education over three months, focusing on improving patients' knowledge, self-efficacy, and quality of life. By integrating this technology, the study seeks to reduce the burden on nursing staff while enhancing patient self-management and reducing hospital readmissions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 20 and older who have a diagnosis of heart failure and can communicate in Chinese or Taiwanese.
Not a fit: Patients who are long-term bedridden, have severe psychological issues, or lack access to smartphones or the internet may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the quality of life and self-management abilities of heart failure patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that structured disease education can improve outcomes for heart failure patients, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria： * Patients with a diagnosis of heart failure * Patients with age \>= 20 years old * patients with clear consciousness * Patients who can communicate with by Chinese or Taiwanese, and are willing to participate this study Exclusion Criteria： * patients who are long-term bedridden, or living dependent of others * patients who have severe psychological disease, or severe cognitive dysfunction * patients without utilizing smartphone or internet
Where this trial is running
Keelung
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital — Keelung, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: MIN-HUI LIU, RN, PhD — CHANG GUNG MEMORIAL HOSTIPAL, KEELUNG
- Study coordinator: MIN-HUI LIU, RN, PhD
- Email: min4108@cgmh.org.tw
- Phone: 0224313131
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.
Conditions: Acute Decompensated Heart Failure, Heart failure, automation, smart mobile education system, disease knowledge, self-care, emotional stress, self-efficacy