Tele-health Intervention for Heart Patients with Depression
Author Information
Author(s): Adrienne O'Neil, Anna Hawkes, Bianca Chan, Kristy Sanderson, Andrew Forbes, Bruce Hollingsworth, John Atherton, David L Hare, Michael Jelinek, Kathy Eadie, C Barr Taylor, Brian Oldenburg
Primary Institution: Monash University
Hypothesis
The trial will demonstrate the feasibility of the MoodCare intervention through improving key depression and HRQOL outcomes at 6 months.
Conclusion
The study protocol aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a tele-health program for managing depression in patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Supporting Evidence
- Depression is common after Myocardial Infarction, affecting 15-35% of patients.
- Co-morbid depression can lead to poorer health outcomes and reduced survival in heart disease patients.
- Tele-health interventions may improve participation in secondary prevention programs for cardiac patients.
Takeaway
This study is testing a phone program to help heart patients with depression feel better and live healthier.
Methodology
The study involves screening over 1600 patients for depression and randomizing 100 eligible participants to either a tele-health intervention or usual care.
Limitations
The study may face challenges in participant recruitment and retention due to the nature of the intervention and patient conditions.
Participant Demographics
Participants are aged 21-85 years, fluent in English, and diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome.
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