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Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Values-Affirmation Intervention Targeting Medication Adherence in Older Adults With Heart Failure
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Values Affirmation + Usual Care and Usual Care for Heart Failure. Completed, enrolled 43 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goals of this study are to determine the (1) feasibility and (2) acceptability of the study procedures through a pilot randomized controlled trial of a values affirmation intervention targeting medication adherence in adults with heart failure enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation relative to usual care.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will engage in a brief values-affirmation exercise to target personal motivation and openness to medication adherence. The interventionist will then review tailored medication education and individual skills training recommendations. The participant's study medication monitoring devices will be labeled with the participants' most important core value(s). Participants will also continue with their usual care.
Participants will be asked to continue with their usual care (e.g., cardiac rehabilitation, ongoing medical management)