NCT06418373

Development and Polit Study of Get Ready With my Heart Program

Development and Polit Study of an Intervention Program to Enhance the Transition Readiness of Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 12 Years – 21 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Get Ready with my Heart Program developed based on SMART theory is applicable for AYAs with CHD to enhance their Transition Readiness. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is the Get Ready with my Heart Program clinically feasible？ 2. Does the Get Ready with my Heart Program improve participants' Transition Readiness? Participants will: 1. The intervention group will receive interventions according to the Get Ready with my Heart Program, while the control group will receive standard interventions. 2. Outcome measures will be collected before the implementation of the program, and at 3 months and 6 months after the implementation.

Detailed description

China currently has the highest number of congenital heart disease (CHD) patients in the world, placing a heavy disease burden on the country. As the number of adolescent CHD patients continues to grow, the strain on pediatric healthcare systems increases significantly, which in turn imposes a serious disease burden on families and society. Over the past thirty years, the overall health of children and adolescents in China has greatly improved, but they are now facing new health issues and societal challenges. For example, unhealthy lifestyle behaviors are prevalent, and mental health issues are on the rise. Additionally, as treatment levels have improved, the focus of congenital heart disease care has shifted from simply improving survival rates to enhancing management throughout the entire lifecycle and overall prognosis. Effective transitional care management not only helps improve patients' self-management abilities and adherence to treatment but also reduces the socio-economic burden and enhances patients' quality of life. However, studies show that only a minority of adolescent CHD patients successfully complete this transition, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen transitional care management. The purpose of this clinical pilot trial is to verify the feasibility and effectiveness of a management program designed to improve the transition readiness of adolescents with congenital heart disease based on the SMART model.

Conditions

• Transition to Adult Care
• Congenital Heart Disease

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Get Ready with My Heart Program	In the intervention group, adolescent CHD patients undergo a comprehensive assessment by cardiology and cardiothoracic experts to determine their suitability for transitional care management. Based on the "Get Ready with My Heart Program," a personalized transition plan is developed, offering courses and resources that enhance self-management skills such as medication management, symptom monitoring, and health record maintenance. Throughout the transition period, regular support and follow-ups are provided to ensure that both patients and their families are adequately supported. The program includes regular assessments of transition readiness and quality of life changes to understand the intervention's impact and make necessary adjustments. Additionally, feedback is actively collected from patients and their families to continuously improve and refine the program.
BEHAVIORAL	Conventional intervention	Adolescent CHD patients and their caregivers receive comprehensive health education and medical management. Upon admission, a detailed assessment of each patient's medical history and physical examination is conducted. A treatment and perioperative care plan is then tailored, including medication management with anticoagulants and antiarrhythmics, and surgery-related health guidance. Regular cardiac monitoring and follow-up assessments ensure treatment effectiveness and health status updates. Post-discharge, patients receive lifestyle management advice through remote consultations, focusing on diet and physical activity. Additionally, training on recognizing and managing emergencies is provided, equipping patients and caregivers to handle potential crises effectively. This holistic approach aims to improve both immediate and long-term health outcomes for adolescent CHD patients.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-06-26
• Primary completion: 2025-02-28
• Completion: 2025-02-28
• First posted: 2024-05-17
• Last updated: 2025-04-09

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China