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A New Model of Integrated Care of Older Patients With Atrial Fibrillation in Rural China: a Cluster Randomization Trial (the MIRACLE-AF Trial)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Village doctor-led telemedicine integrated care and Enhanced usual care for Atrial Fibrillation and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 1,039 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This cluster randomization study aims to compare the village-doctor led telemedicine integrated care versus usual care to improve compliance with the Atrial Fibrillation Better Care (ABC) pathway components and outcomes for older patients with atrial fibrillation in rural China.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
1\. Reorienting the model of care: using of telemedicine platform and online consulting clinic; 2. Coordinating services: contract service by village doctor and on-line AF specialist; 3. Empowering and engaging people: provide village doctor ABC pathway training course; regular visit and drug delivery by village doctor (community support); patients and their family members education.
1\. Usual care; 2. Intensified education to patients, their family members, and their village doctors.