Investigating the effectiveness of a pre-operative education intervention on reducing anxiety and improving recovery among Chinese cardiac patients

ISRCTN ISRCTN87451169
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN87451169
Secondary identifying numbers N/A
Submission date
02/11/2009
Registration date
30/11/2009
Last edited
30/11/2009
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Antony Arthur
Scientific

School of Nursing, Midwifery & Physiotherapy
University of Nottingham
B63a, Medical School
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom

Email tony.arthur@nottingham.ac.uk

Study information

Study designTwo-arm multicentre randomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeQuality of life
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleInvestigating the effectiveness of a pre-operative education intervention on reducing anxiety and improving recovery among Chinese cardiac patients: a two-arm randomised controlled trial taking place in two centres
Study objectivesCompared with usual care, participants who receive the pre-operative education intervention will show reduced anxiety and depression, reduce reported pain, reduce hospital admission, and reduce length of time in intensive care unit.
Ethics approval(s)1. The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan Science and Technology University - University Teaching and Research Committee approved on the 15th January 2009
2. Luoyang City Central Hospital approved on the 8th January 2009
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedAnxiety in elective cardiac surgery
InterventionIntervention: a structured leaflet based education intervention that includes:
1. A leaflet designed for Chinese cardiac patients and their families
2. 15 minute face-to-face oral explanation and opportunity to ask questions
3. Family in attendence if requested

Control: routine care

This form of intervention will take no more than 20 minutes and the total duration of follow-up for the two arms is 7 days following surgery.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureAnxiety measured by the Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale at baseline and 7 days after surgery
Secondary outcome measures1. Depression measured by the Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale at baseline and 7 days after surgery
2. Pain measured by the Brief Pain Inventory at baseline and 7 days after surgery
3. Time to discharge from intensive care unit following surgery
4. Time to discharge from hospital following surgery
Overall study start date30/11/2009
Completion date30/05/2010

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participants125
Key inclusion criteria1. Aged 18 years and over, either sex
2. Admission for any form of elective cardiac surgery at either of the two hospitals
3. Able to speak, read and write Chinese
Key exclusion criteria1. Unable to give informed consent
2. Emergency cases
3. Previous cardiac surgery
Date of first enrolment30/11/2009
Date of final enrolment30/05/2010

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • China
  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

School of Nursing, Midwifery & Physiotherapy
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

University of Nottingham (UK)
University/education

Research Innovation Services
Kings Meadow Campus
Lenton Lane
Nottingham
NG7 2NR
England
United Kingdom

Website http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/
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Funders

Funder type

University/education

University of Nottingham (UK)
Private sector organisation / Universities (academic only)
Location
United Kingdom
The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan Science and Technology University (China)

No information available

Luoyang City Central Hospital (China)

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan