Effectiveness of Chronic Self-management Education on Behavioral and Clinical Outcomes

Launched by JIMMA UNIVERSITY · May 2, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating how effective self-management education can be for patients with rheumatic heart disease. The study aims to help patients manage their condition better, improve their health outcomes, and reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. Participants will receive monthly educational sessions over four months at Jimma Medical Center, where they will learn strategies to manage their health. The researchers will assess the patients’ health before and after these sessions to see how much they have improved.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be at least 15 years old and have been diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease for at least six months. They should be able to communicate effectively and understand the study's purpose. Those with serious medical conditions or specific chronic illnesses like diabetes or advanced cancer are excluded. If you decide to participate, you'll attend four educational sessions lasting between 30 to 45 minutes each, tailored to your needs. Your involvement could help improve your health and well-being while contributing to valuable research.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Inclusion criteria
• • Patients aged 15 years and above with verified diagnosis through echocardiography imaging.
• • Patients diagnosed as rheumatic heart disease for at least 6 months by a cardiologist. New York Heart Association (NYHA) function Class II/III.
• • Participants who possess the ability to effectively communicate, comprehend the study objectives, and
• • Provided consent to participate in the research.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients under serious medical conditions,
• • The existence of chronic illnesses like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma, diabetes, chronic kidney failure, stroke, or advanced-stage cancer.