To Understand the Self-care Ability of Farmers and Fishermen With CMDs (Hypertension, Heart Disea… (NCT06703151) | Clinical Trial Compass
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To Understand the Self-care Ability of Farmers and Fishermen With CMDs (Hypertension, Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Type 2 Diabetes), Whether They Are Aware of CMDs, Their Treatment Status, Treatment Effectiveness, and Their Ability to Describe Known and Practice the Self-care Content of CMDs.
Taiwan338 participantsStarted 2024-12-02
Plain-language summary
This project will be based on nursing scholar Dorothea Orem's self-care theory, integrating the concept of the \[life essential 8, LE8\] proposed by the American Heart Association, as well as our team's recent research findings. We aim to develop educational materials and tools tailored for this group, termed \[Self-Care Eight Essentials\] aligning with these theories and previous research outcomes. This study aims to present an overview of self-care abilities among farmers and fishermen with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, identifying the distance from the ideal level and related influencing factors. It intends to establish self-care educational materials and tools tailored to the socioeconomic background of this specific population. Additionally, the study aims to transform these materials into tabletop game educational tools that possess credibility, effectiveness, and an element of entertainment. Through patents and technology transfer, these tools are expected to serve as convenient and effective guidance instruments for health bureaus and primary healthcare units.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Farmers and fishermen who have been diagnosed with CMDs
* Aged between 18 and 75 years old
* Able to take care of their own daily life and can walk to the unit or community activity center that cooperates with this project
* Can communicate with Taiwanese and Mandarin, and agree to participate in the second and third years of this study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those who have no household registration or live in an unstable place in the study area
* Those who have had a stroke or myocardial infarction
* Those who have kidney and heart failure diseases and have limited water intake
* Those who have cognitive or mental disorders
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The Number of participants who can reduce cardiometabolic risks through enhancing CMDs self-care ability