Meditation and Education That is Nurse Delivered for Symptom Management in PAF
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 2/10/2019 |
| Start Date: | May 1, 2018 |
| End Date: | December 30, 2019 |
| Contact: | Linda Ottoboni, PhD |
| Email: | lottoboni@stanfordhealthcare.org |
| Phone: | 6504985914 |
Mindfulness Meditation and Patient Education for Symptom Management in Individuals With Atrial Fibrillation: Do They Need to Be Offered Together?
The aim of this project is to determine whether the entire intervention (Mindfulness
meditation, AF education, and weekly phone visits) that is nurse delivered to individuals
with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is more effective than a combination, single or no
intervention in the reduction of overall AF symptoms, anxiety, and negative illness
perception; or the improvement of quality of life (QOL) and functional status.
meditation, AF education, and weekly phone visits) that is nurse delivered to individuals
with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is more effective than a combination, single or no
intervention in the reduction of overall AF symptoms, anxiety, and negative illness
perception; or the improvement of quality of life (QOL) and functional status.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Individuals with Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
2. A symptomatic episode of PAF within last 6 months
3. 18 years old or greater
4. Able to read and understand English
5. Able to participate in weekly phone calls
6. Able to attend two sessions in clinic that are 6 weeks apart
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Diagnosed with low cardiac function (NYHA Class IV)
2. Life expectancy of less than 6 months
3. Hospitalized in prior 3 months for illness other than PAF
4. Previously practiced mindfulness
5. Cognitive impairment
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