NCT06582823

Effects of a Health Belief Model-Based Community Educational Program to Increase the Awareness of Atrial Fibrillation Among Older Adults: a Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 390 (estimated)
• Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effects of a theory-based community educational program among older adults in the community on atrial fibrillation (AF) knowledge. It will also learn about their competency to detect irregular pulses and compliance to regular pulse check. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do older adults in the community who received the Health Belief Model-based educational program have higher AF awareness? Researchers will compare the educational program with the control, who receive an information leaflet about AF to see the effect on improving AF awareness. Participants will: Receive a 5-week Health Belief Model-based educational program or receive an information leaflet about AF. Be reassessed immediately post-intervention and 3 month afterwards. Keep a logbook on their compliance to the advice of regular pulse palpation to detect AF pulse .

Conditions

• Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Health belief model-based community educational program	The 5-week intervention includes two weekly 60-minute face-to-face sessions for 8-10 participants, two weekly telephone follow-ups, and a booster session. Week 1: Focuses on increasing knowledge about atrial fibrillation (AF), its risks, complications, and treatment benefits. The principal investigator (PI) provides education using interactive methods and colored visuals. Week 2: Emphasizes skill building for pulse palpation to detect irregular pulses. Participants learn through demonstrations and practice using a simulated arm. Weeks 3-4:Telephone follow-ups monitor adherence to pulse checking and address barriers. Support and advice are provided by the PI. Week 5: A booster session reinforces knowledge and skills with scenario-based practice and use of a simulated arm.
OTHER	Control	The control group will receive an information leaflet presenting information about AF, health risks and complications associated with AF, common methods to screen for AF, and follow-up actions if positive screening results are suspected.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-08-12
• Primary completion: 2024-11-29
• Completion: 2024-12-01
• First posted: 2024-09-03
• Last updated: 2024-09-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Hong Kong