Evaluation of the Added Value of an Internet-based Educational Program for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. (AMADEUS)
Atrial Fibrillation, Quality of Life, Signs and Symptoms
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Atrial Fibrillation focused on measuring Atrial fibrillation, Symptom burden, Health-related quality of life, Health economy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients evaluated for electrical or pharmaceutical cardioversion or evaluated for treatment with antiarrhythmic drugs for paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation.
Exclusion Criteria:
Age below 18, planned for cardiac surgery or catheter ablation, acute coronary syndrome during three months prior to randomisation. Insufficient knowledge of the Swedish language or other reasons making it impossible for the patient to independently fill out the questionnaires.
Sites / Locations
- Dept of Cardiology, University Hospital
- Dept of Cardiology, HMC, University HospitalRecruiting
- Dept of Internal Medicine, County Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
No Intervention
Active Comparator
Care as usual
Internet-based education
Regular care at participating hospitals: Extended written information and education of patients with atrial fibrillation.
Patients randomized in this arm receive an Internet-based educational program in addition to extended written information. This includes 6 steps with detailed information on background, symptoms, investigations, treatment options, life-style as well as one part with guides to self management.