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    • Patients newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) require knowledge for self-management and treatment decisions.
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    • To explore patient values regarding initial AF education content.
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    • 25 participants diagnosed with AF within 18 months.
    • Analysis via qualitative content analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Patients valued reassurance that AF is not immediately life-threatening and allows usual activities, which reduced fear.
    • Verbal explanations were common, but patients preferred written materials and videos to supplement.
    • Key themes included 'important to know,' 'recollections of education,' and 'preferences for resources.'

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing emotional and quality-of-life concerns at AF diagnosis is crucial for patient engagement in treatment and self-management.
    • Providers should incorporate written and video resources alongside verbal explanations for comprehensive AF education.