Quality Improvement Cardiovascular care Kwara I+II (QUICK-I + QUICK-II)
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN47894401 |
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| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN47894401 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | Protocol version 03-02-2010 |
- Submission date
- 23/07/2010
- Registration date
- 25/10/2010
- Last edited
- 12/04/2016
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Circulatory System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Ms Marleen Hendriks
Scientific
Scientific
Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development
Pietersbergweg 1 - 15
PO Box 22700
Amsterdam
1100DE
Netherlands
| Phone | +31 (0)20 566 7800 |
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| m.hendriks@amc-cpcd.org |
Study information
| Study design | QUICK-I: Prospective observational cohort study QUICK-II: qualitative study design (part 1) + prospective observational cohort study (part 2) |
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| Primary study design | Observational |
| Secondary study design | Cohort study |
| Study setting(s) | Other |
| Study type | Treatment |
| Participant information sheet | Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet |
| Scientific title | A prospective observational cohort project to assess the feasibility of a prevention program for cardiovascular diseases in the context of a private health insurance in rural Nigeria (QUICK-I) plus the development and evaluation of a patient centred cardiovascular health education program for patients in rural Nigeria: from an exploration of stakeholders perspectives towards practical tools (QUICK-II) |
| Study acronym | QUICK-I + QUICK-II |
| Study objectives | Please note that under this record, two protocols are contained (but both part of the same trial). The first protocol, QUICK-I, is an observational cohort study to assess the feasibility of a prevention program for cardiovascular disease in rural Nigeria, whilst the second protocol, QUICK-II, is a two-part protocol that involves a qualitative study design for the development of a tailored cardiovascular health education program (CHEP) (part 1), and a prospective observational cohort study using repeated measurements for an evaluation of treatment adherence (part 2). The anticipated trial dates for each part of the trial are as follows: QUICK-I: Anticipated start date: 11/06/2010 Anticipated end date: 11/11/2011 QUICK-II: Anticipated start date: 11/03/2011 Anticipated end date: 11/12/2012 Furthermore, the target number of participants for each protocol are as follows: QUICK-I: 300 patients QUICK-II: 150 patients All other differences for each protocol can be found under the relevant section with the subtitles for each protocol (QUICK-I or QUICK-II). QUICK-I: The implementation of a cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention program, based on international guidelines, is feasible in patients at risk for development of CVD in the context of a private health insurance in rural Nigeria. QUICK-II: The addition of a tailored cardiovascular health education program (CHEP) will lead to better treatment adherence in hypertensive patients who participate in a cardiovascular disease prevention program in rural Nigeria. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Ethical Review Committee University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, 30/03/2010 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Hypertension, cardiovascular diseases |
| Intervention | QUICK-I: Observational research. In a rural clinic in Nigeria, participating in the Hygeia Community Health Plan insurance scheme, 300 patients at risk for development of CVD (patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal disease or established CVD) will be prospectively followed for one year. Patients will be treated for CVD risk factors (e.g. antihypertensive treatment, treatment for diabetes, treatment for dyslipidaemia) according to international guidelines. Data on test results, treatment regimes and treatment outcomes will be collected. Costs of the program will be estimated using costs data from the clinic and the insurance company with additional World Health Organization data. After one year of follow up for each patient, treatment will be continued (all treatment is standard CVD care) but data collection will end. QUICK-II: Patient centered cardiovascular health education program. The project consists of two parts: 1. The development of CHEP 2. The evaluation of CHEP Part 1 will consist of four phases. First, interviews will be conducted to make a qualitative assessment of how key stakeholders perceive the nature and the management of risk factors for CVD. The interviews will be done with patients at risk for CVD visiting the participating clinic, health care professionals (HCP) and with the staff of the health insurance company. Second, the interview data from patients will be used for the development of CHEP. Third, the interview data from health care professionals will be used to identify supportive strategies that are needed for the implementation of CHEP. Fourth, these supportive strategies will be implemented (e.g. training health professionals). The second part of the project will evaluate the effect of CHEP through a prospective hospital based project. Using a pre-post design, this project will assess the effect of CHEP on adherence to therapy (primary outcome) and a number of secondary outcomes e.g. blood pressure (BP) control. Measurements will be conducted prior to CHEP (baseline) and 6 months thereafter in a subset of patients included in the CVD prevention project (QUICK 1) those with uncontrolled hypertension after eight months of treatment. Case file data, and interview data with health care professionals in the participating clinic will be used to evaluate the feasibility of the application of CHEP in practice. Part 1 (development of CHEP) is planned for the first 8 months. After inclusion, patients will receive the intervention (CHEP): 3 sessions during 12 weeks. After the intervention, patients will be followed for a maximum of 6 months. The total duration of follow up per patient is therefore maximum 9 months. Contact details for QUICK-II protocol: Dr Joke Haafkens Academic Medical Centre University of Amsterdam Meibergdreef 15 Amsterdam Netherlands 1105AZ T: +31 (0)20 566 7291 E: j.a.haafkens@amc.uva.nl |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure | QUICK-I: 1. The adjusted cardiovascular care quality score based on the United Kingdom National Health Services Quality and Outcome framework (NHS QOF) after the implementation of the CVD prevention program 2. The range of possible costs of CVD prevention treatment per patient per year, divided per category (treatment, consultation etc): 2.1. For the insurance company considering the current benefit package 2.2. For the hospital 2.3. For the patient 2.4. Costs outside the scope of this particular insurance program (for example costs when using different benefit packages/treatment regimes) 3. The estimated resources required for CVD prevention per year related to the total yearly medical pay out of the insurance company 4. The estimated net health care costs of a CVD prevention program per quality adjusted life year gained in a community health insurance setting All primary endpoints are assessed after completion of follow up of the entire cohort (the last patient is estimated to complete follow up 1.5 years after inclusion of the first patient). Assessment is estimated to be completed 6 months after completion of the cohort follow up time. QUICK-II: Part 1: Development of CHEP. This will be completed after completion of the follow up period of the QUICK-I cohort (estimated 1.5 years after inclusion of the first patient in QUICK-I). Part 2: Level of adherence to medication at 6 months after the implementation of CHEP minus level of adherence to medication at baseline as measured by the 8 item Morisky adherence scale. The primary endpoint will be assessed after completion of the follow up period of the entire QUICK-II cohort. This is estimated to be one year after the inclusion of the first patient in the QUICK-II cohort. |
| Secondary outcome measures | QUICK-I: 1. The proportion of patients in whom CVD risk factor treatment is successful at one year of follow up. In addition, the proportion of patients successfully treated will be determined per risk factor. 2. Description of characteristics of responders to treatment and non responders to treatment after one year of follow up 3. The proportion of patients with target organ damage at baseline and at one year of follow up 4. The proportion of patients with CVD at baseline and at one year of follow up (new and recurrent CVD events) 5. Incidence of all cause mortality in the project population during one year of follow up 6. Score on the 12-item short form health survey (SF-12) quality of life questionnaire at baseline and after one year of follow up 7. Score on the 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale at three, six, nine months and one year of follow up 8. The proportion of patients who report side effects during one year of follow up and description of the most frequent reported side effects of CVD preventive drugs during one year of follow up 9. The association between baseline serum creatine kinase (CK) and the reduction in blood pressure after drug treatment at 6 months and one year of follow up 10. The association between the changes in blood pressure after drug treatment and the changes in serum CK at 1 year of follow up compared to baseline All secondary endpoints are assessed after completion of follow up of the entire QUICK-I cohort (the last patient is estimated to complete follow up 1.5 years after inclusion of the first patient). Assessment is estimated to be completed 6 months after completion of the cohort follow up time. QUICK-II: Part 2 only, measured at 6 months after baseline: 1. Changes with respect to physiological measures systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI) 2. Changes in other factors that may influence patients' hypertension management 3. The presence of self-reported additional cardiovascular risk factors (physical activity, diet, smoking, alcohol, sodium intake) 4. Knowledge of hypertension and hypertension management 5. Perceptions of hypertension 6. Perceptions of medication 7. Self efficacy 8. Experienced stress 9. Patient satisfaction with the delivered care within QUICK-I (e.g. doctors' performance, supply of medication, frequency of follow up, satisfaction with CHEP) All secondary endpoints will be assessed after completion of the follow up period of the entire QUICK-II cohort. This is estimated to be one year after the inclusion of the first patient in the QUICK-II cohort. |
| Overall study start date | 11/06/2010 |
| Completion date | 11/12/2012 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
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| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | QUICK-I: 300; QUICK-II: 150 (derived from the QUICK-I cohort) |
| Key inclusion criteria | QUICK-I: All of the following inclusion criteria: 1. Aged greater than or equal to 18 years of age, either sex 2. Visiting the outpatient site clinic/admitted to the site clinic 3. Hygeia Community Health Plan insurance 4. One of the following: 4.1. Diagnosis of hypertension 4.2. Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus 4.3. Established cardiovascular disease 4.4. Diagnosis of renal disease QUICK-II: Part 1 (development CHEP): 1. 30 patients with hypertension 2. 10 members of the hospital staff 3. 5 - 10 managers and doctors from the health insurance company Part 2 (measurement patient adherence): 4. Enrolled in HCHP insurance plan 5. Having been included in QUICK-I for at least 8 months 6. Diagnosis hypertension 7. Either: 7.1. Uncontrolled blood pressure (greater than or equal to 140 mmHg systolic or greater than or equal to 90 mmHg diastolic), or 7.2. Non-adherent to any prescribed medication for cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease (CVD) according to Morisky scale |
| Key exclusion criteria | QUICK-I + QUICK-II: 1. Unwilling to provide consent for data-collection 2. All pregnant or lactating females 3. Suspected secondary hypertension 4. Any person who is incapable of giving informed consent 5. Patients who are not likely to complete the follow up period (for example nomads) |
| Date of first enrolment | 11/06/2010 |
| Date of final enrolment | 11/12/2012 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
Study participating centre
Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development
Amsterdam
1100DE
Netherlands
1100DE
Netherlands
Sponsor information
Health Insurance Fund (Netherlands)
Industry
Industry
Pietersbergweg 17
P.O. Box 22700
Amsterdam
1100DE
Netherlands
| Phone | +31 (0)20 566 8100 |
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| info@hifund.org | |
| Website | http://www.hifund.org |
Funders
Funder type
Industry
Health Insurance Fund (Netherlands)
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | |
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| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
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| Protocol article | protocol | 25/03/2011 | Yes | No | |
| Results article | results | 10/12/2014 | Yes | No |
Editorial Notes
12/04/2016: Publication reference added.
