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2024-10-26 @ 12:00 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT02745236
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2021-04-28
First Post:
2016-04-16
Brief Title:
The Effect of Nurse Practitioner Led-Care on Quality of Life in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Sponsor:
University of Alberta
Organization:
University of Alberta
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effect of Nurse Practitioner-Led Care on Health Related Quality Of Life in Adult Patients With Atrial Fibrillation - A Randomized Trial
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2021-04
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Atrial fibrillation AF is the most common heart rhythm disease characterized by an irregular heart rhythm of the top part atria of the heart It may cause unpleasant symptoms as well as increases the persons risk of stroke and heart failure With an ageing population increasing rates of AF and limited access to specialists new methods of care like nurse practitioners NP need to be assessed to meet patient specific needs and provide sustainable care
The objective of the project is to evaluate the effect of Nurse Practitioner-led care in people with AF on their quality of life
The Canadian Healthcare system is overwhelmed with increasing costs and wait times Contributing to these issues is AF is the most common arrhythmia accompanied with costly complications including stroke and heart failure Currently family or emergency room physicians ask general cardiologists or specialized cardiologists to provide care to patients with AF Unfortunately there is limited access to their services NPs are nurses who have taken extra education at University to treat patients and prescribe medications This research project involves an NP who has specialized training in AF patient management
By utilizing an NP to provide care for patients with AF the investigators hope to improve patients quality of life and satisfaction with care This may also reduce complications of AF
The objective of the project is to evaluate the effect of Nurse Practitioner-led care in people with AF on their quality of life
The Canadian Healthcare system is overwhelmed with increasing costs and wait times Contributing to these issues is AF is the most common arrhythmia accompanied with costly complications including stroke and heart failure Currently family or emergency room physicians ask general cardiologists or specialized cardiologists to provide care to patients with AF Unfortunately there is limited access to their services NPs are nurses who have taken extra education at University to treat patients and prescribe medications This research project involves an NP who has specialized training in AF patient management
By utilizing an NP to provide care for patients with AF the investigators hope to improve patients quality of life and satisfaction with care This may also reduce complications of AF
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None