To Test an e-Health Educational Intervention Patients With an ICD
To Co-develop and Test an eHealth Intervention to Improve Knowledge, Attitude and Experience in Patients Living With an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
University of Ulster
256 participants
Aug 11, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Role of the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is to monitor heart rate and discharge a small electrical discharge or shock if the heart rate becomes life threatening. Patients and family members have requested more information about their ICD, how it works and how to live well with the device. This study will build on previous research by designing, in collaboration with patients, family members and professionals, an online resource to provide important information that can lower anxiety and concerns, and improve quality of life. The CHOICE-ICD resource will be easy to use, incorporating games and quizzes to encourage engagement, up to date information appropriate to each patient's needs, as well as animation clips, virtual reality, and short patient videos. CHOICE-ICD will be made available to 64 patients, in addition to normal care, awaiting or with a recently implanted ICD in Belfast and Glasgow. Patients will use the resource for 3 months. Patients and family members will then be asked to complete questionnaires and participate in semi-structured interviews. This study will develop 1st UK online resource providing information to enable patients to have greater choice and control in their care.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria8
- Patients with heart failure awaiting or with an ICD (no time restriction on implantation)
- No cognitive impairment
- Caregivers:
- Have contact with the patient at least 5 times per week.
- Be physically and mentally capable of participation (self-assessment)
- Healthcare professionals:
- Daily care of patients with heart failure and an implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- Involved in the care of a patient using the Choice-ICD intervention
Exclusion Criteria4
- Patients, judged by their Cardiologist as physically or mentally unsuitable to complete the study.
- Patients or caregivers lacking capacity to give consent.
- Patients who have known pregnancy
- Caregivers who's patient is unwilling to take participate
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Interventions
The eHealth intervention theoretically driven, interactive and provides personalised information to patients and family members when and where they wish to access it. Five short (2-3 minutes) videos, involving patients, caregivers and professionals, are uploaded onto the APP, alongside animation clips and useful links to online resources. A discussion forum will be accessible for participants using the APP, which will be closely moderated by the researcher, who will ensure any concerning posts or dialogue are promptly removed, and the necessary action is taken. The diary function will allow patients to record and be reminded of future appointments. Patients and family members will engage with the intervention for 3 months.
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NCT06667505