Feasibility Testing of the Alert for Atrial Fibrillation Program
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Atrial Fibrillation |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 65 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | November 2013 |
| End Date: | September 2016 |
| Contact: | Pamela J. McCabe, PhD, RN |
| Email: | mccabe.pamela2@mayo.edu |
| Phone: | 507-293-1515 |
The purpose of this study is to determine the psychometric properties of the Knowledge,
Attitudes, and Beliefs about Atrial Fibrillation Survey (KABAFS) and to generate critical,
practical knowledge about the feasibility of conducting a randomized trial to test the
effect of the Alert for Atrial Fibrillation program on treatment-seeking for symptoms of
Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
Attitudes, and Beliefs about Atrial Fibrillation Survey (KABAFS) and to generate critical,
practical knowledge about the feasibility of conducting a randomized trial to test the
effect of the Alert for Atrial Fibrillation program on treatment-seeking for symptoms of
Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
The purpose of the proposed research is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs about Atrial Fibrillation Survey (KABAFS), which is an
instrument designed to tailor the delivery of the Alert for Atrial Fibrillation program. The
proposed research will also test the feasibility of studying the effect of the Alert for
Atrial Fibrillation program on treatment-seeking for symptoms of AF in a larger, randomized
trial. This research is significant, because current research suggests that treatment
seeking for AF is hindered when people do not recognize symptoms that represent AF,
attribute those symptoms to alternative causes, or do not believe symptoms are serious
enough to require medical evaluation. Interventions tailored to modify patient-specific
knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs that hinder early treatment-seeking are critically needed
in order to improve early detection of AF. The long term goal of this research is to improve
health outcomes of those at risk for developing AF.
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs about Atrial Fibrillation Survey (KABAFS), which is an
instrument designed to tailor the delivery of the Alert for Atrial Fibrillation program. The
proposed research will also test the feasibility of studying the effect of the Alert for
Atrial Fibrillation program on treatment-seeking for symptoms of AF in a larger, randomized
trial. This research is significant, because current research suggests that treatment
seeking for AF is hindered when people do not recognize symptoms that represent AF,
attribute those symptoms to alternative causes, or do not believe symptoms are serious
enough to require medical evaluation. Interventions tailored to modify patient-specific
knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs that hinder early treatment-seeking are critically needed
in order to improve early detection of AF. The long term goal of this research is to improve
health outcomes of those at risk for developing AF.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 65 years of age or older
- Under the care of providers from the Department of Medicine
- English-speaking
- Community dwelling,
- Have access to and ability to communicate via a telephone
- Have one or more risks for developing AF
- Not be diagnosed with AF
Exclusion Criteria:
- Documented cognitive impairment
- Uncompensated hearing or visual deficits
- Scheduled for surgery or have undergone a surgical procedure in the last 30 days,
- Undergoing active treatment for a malignancy
- Receiving hospice care will be excluded
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