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The objective of this study is to evaluate an educational program for Atrial Fibrillation patients under Warfarin treatment regarding to patients' knowledge of Warfarin, related life distresses and quality of life.
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This is a parallel-group randomized controlled study. Four measurements were (a) knowledge of Warfarin; (b) life distresses caused by Warfarin treatment; and (c) quality of life as primary and secondary endpoint. All participants participated in a face-to-face interview during the pretest and at the 6-month follow-up in the outpatient department (OPD). Each subject in the experimental group was taught face-to-face individually according to investigator's brochure in the OPD by researchers trained in a standardized protocol. The control group received a brochure only.
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122 participants in 2 patient groups
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