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Compassion Strikes Back
Sponsor: University of Florida
Summary
Research has shown that LVAD patients and their caregivers typically experience increased mental health concerns and decreased quality of life following LVAD implantation and hospital discharge. The purpose of this study is to explore how to improve quality of life for LVAD patients and their caregivers in the initial transition from hospital to home after LVAD implantation. Over the course of the study, participants will complete 2 surveys: one when participants are in the hospital and one at a 2-month post-hospital follow-up appointment with the participants' cardiologist. Participants may be contacted if there is data missing from surveys. Participants may also be provided with information on improving mental health in the form of handouts or a brief meeting with a psychology provider.
Official title: Compassion Strikes Back: Improving Dyadic Quality of Life for LVAD Patients and Caregivers
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2026-01-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Information
Participants provided handouts with information on self-compassion
Meeting
Participants meet with a psychological provider to receive information on self-compassion and training on how to utilize self-compassion
Locations (1)
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States