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Lifestyle of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Following Self-Management Interventions: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Mahnaz Rakhshan1, Hojatolah Najafi2, Gholam Abbas Valizadeh3

  • 1Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

Journal of Caring Sciences
|June 29, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Self-management interventions significantly improved the lifestyle of patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF). This approach can help manage AF and prevent associated health issues.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases, particularly Atrial Fibrillation (AF), are a leading cause of mortality globally.
  • Atrial Fibrillation (AF) poses a significant and growing health challenge.
  • Lifestyle factors are crucial in managing chronic conditions like AF.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of self-management interventions on the lifestyle of patients diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation (AF).

Main Methods:

  • A Randomized Clinical Trial involving 88 patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
  • Intervention group received education and telephone follow-ups; control group did not.
  • Lifestyle was assessed using Walker's Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II at baseline, 4, and 12 weeks post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • Patients in the intervention group demonstrated a significant improvement in their overall lifestyle mean score.
  • Lifestyle improvements were observed at both 4 and 12 weeks after the self-management interventions.
  • The positive impact on lifestyle varied across different dimensions of health promotion.

Conclusions:

  • Self-management interventions are effective in enhancing the lifestyle of individuals with Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
  • These findings support the integration of self-management strategies into nursing care plans for AF patients.
  • Implementing these interventions can mitigate physical, psychological, and social challenges faced by AF patients.

Keywords:
Atrial fibrillationCardiovascular diseasesNursing careSelf-managementlifestyle

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