Effect of Targeted Education for Atrial Fibrillation Patients (AF-EduCare)
Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter focused on measuring Education
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Patients in whom AF or atrial flutter is diagnosed with an electrocardiogram (12-lead, holter,…)
- Patients who are capable to sign the informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not able to speak and read Dutch
- Cognitive impaired (e.g. severe dementia)
- Life expectancy is estimated to be less than 1 year.
- Ongoing participation in another clinical trial.
- Pregnant women
Sites / Locations
- Antwerp University Hospital
- Jessa Hospital
- University Hospitals Leuven
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
No Intervention
In-person education
Online education
Standard Care
Education will be given on a regular basis via predefined consultation visits. Medication adherence (oral anticoagulation) will also be measured using a special cap that fits on a medication bottle. If adherence is low, the patient will get additional feedback when he does not take this medication as prescribed.
Education will be given on a regular basis via a special designed online platform. Medication adherence (oral anticoagulation) will also be measured using a special cap that fits on a medication bottle. If adherence is low, the patient will get additional feedback when he does not take this medication as prescribed.
This group of AF patients will serve as a control group and no extra focused educational reinforcements will be provided beyond standard care (i.e. information of the treating physician and a brochure).