CompletedNot Applicable

Modern Technology For Learning and Psychosocial Support In Patients With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Sweden120 participantsStarted 2016-12

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the effects of an eHealth tool and psychosocial support on anxiety, depression and health-related quality of life in patients undergoing surgical treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Participants in the intervention group will receive access to the eHealth tool and structured follow-up with a contact nurse, the control group will receive standard of care.

Who can participate

Age range50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to speak and understand Swedish * Planned for elective surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm Exclusion Criteria: * Severe visual impairment or blindness * Severe hearing impairment or deafness * Diagnosed dementia * Medical condition with a suspected life expectancy of \< 1 year.

What they're measuring

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03157973

SponsorKarolinska University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-05-30

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