Effectiveness of a videoconferencing group-based dyad acceptance and commitment therapy on the quality of life of chronic heart failure patients and their family caregivers: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

• Published in: PloS one Vol. 19; no. 4; p. e0298178
• Main Authors: Zhang, Xuelin, Ho, Grace W. K., Mak, Yim Wah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Public Library of Science 18.04.2024; Public Library of Science (PLoS)
• Subjects: Biology and Life Sciences; Cardiac patients; Care and treatment; Caregivers; Complications and side effects; Engineering and Technology; Health aspects; Heart failure; Medical law; Medicine and Health Sciences; Patient outcomes; People and Places; Quality of life; Smart phones; Social Sciences; Stress (Psychology); Study Protocol; Telemedicine; Videoconferencing; China

Chronic heart failure (CHF) poses a significant burden on both patients and their family caregivers (FCs), as it is associated with psychological distress and impaired quality of life (QOL). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports QOL by focusing on value living and facilitates acceptance o...