Fear of MOVEment After MI and AF - InterneT Patient Education

Launched by LINKOEPING UNIVERSITY · Oct 10, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Fear of MOVEment After MI and AF - InterneT Patient Education," is exploring whether online group education can help patients who have had a heart attack (myocardial infarction or MI) or an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation or AF) feel less fearful about moving and encourage them to be more active. The study aims to see if participating in digital education sessions can reduce their fear of physical activity, known as kinesiophobia, and promote a healthier lifestyle.

Eligible participants are adults aged 65 and older who have experienced a heart event (MI or AF) and have a kinesiophobia score above 37, meaning they have significant fear of movement. Those selected will join a series of seven online meetings over eight weeks, where they will learn about safe physical activity, the conditions affecting their heart, and strategies to overcome their fears. This program is designed to be engaging and supportive, using real-life scenarios and interactive discussions to help patients feel more comfortable and confident in being active again.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • patients (n=16 with MI and/or AF with kinesiophobia score of \> 37.
• • Recruitment: around six months after the heart event (MI and or/AF)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • ongoing investigation of coronary artery disease and/or atrial fibrillation or other disease that results in a negative prognosis within 1 year.
• • patients who have difficulty participating in and cooperating with other people in groups due to, for example, mental illness, obvious abuse of alcohol or drugs, difficulties communicating or reading the Swedish language,
• • or participation in other studies that may affect the results are excluded.