Individualized Discharge Education in High-Risk Myocardial Infarction Patients
Turkey (Türkiye)82 participantsStarted 2026-08-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate whether individualized discharge education is effective in treating patients identified as high-risk based on the LACE index after a myocardial infarction. Additionally, information will be gathered regarding the safety and outcomes of this education. The key questions the study aims to answer are: Does individualized discharge education reduce hospital readmission rates for patients identified as high-risk after a myocardial infarction? Does this education improve patients' treatment adherence, self-care levels, and quality of life? Researchers will compare the effectiveness of individualized discharge education against routine care. Participants will:Receive individualized discharge education prior to discharge if they meet the high-risk criteria, and receive a comprehensive educational brochure. Be followed up via telephone three days a week while at home to monitor their care practices and hospital visits. Participate in follow-up assessments at the 1st month (Follow-up 1) and 3rd month (Follow-up 3) to complete the Coronary Heart Disease Self-Care Inventory and the HeartQoL scale.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being over 18 years of age,
* Not having a cognitive disorder,
* Not having a history of psychiatric disorders,
* Being open to communication,
* Not having hearing, visual or speech impairments,
* Having a LACE index score of 10 or higher,
* Being willing to participate in the research.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to participate in the study
* Having a LACE index score below 10
* Not having a cognitive impairment,
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.
1This trial focuses on 'individualized discharge education' for high-risk heart attack patients — can you explain what that actually means in practice, and how it differs from the discharge education I would normally receive after a heart attack?
2The trial uses something called the LACE index to identify high-risk patients — do you know whether I would likely fall into that high-risk category, and what that means for my care regardless of whether I join this study?
3Since this trial is not yet recruiting, could you tell me what discharge education and self-care support I would receive right now if I needed it, so I understand what my options are in the meantime?
4The study is measuring self-care skills and quality of life after a heart attack, including things like how well patients manage their own coronary heart disease — are there existing programs or resources you'd recommend to help me build those same skills now, outside of a trial?
5Given that this study has no listed phase and appears to be testing an educational approach rather than a new drug or procedure, how should I think about the potential benefits and risks of participating compared to just following a standard care plan?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
LACE index
Timeframe: Day 1
2
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Information Needs Scale (NCPI-10)
Timeframe: Day 1
3
The Self-Care of Coronary Heart Disease Inventory (SC-CHDI)