Self-Management Support for Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients After Hospital Discharge

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

COM-B and HAPA-based Self-management Support Program: This intervention is based on the integrated HAPA and COM-B models. Using HAPA, patients are categorized into three phases: pre-action (contemplation), action initiation (early post-discharge), and behavior maintenance (≥1 month post-discharge). Prior to discharge, a COM-B assessment identifies individual barriers and facilitators across capability, opportunity, and motivation. Tailored self-management support is then delivered according to the patient's phase and COM-B profile. The core intervention consists of one in-depth inpatient interview and three outpatient sessions for self-management planning, execution, and confirmation.

Routine Health Education: Participants receive routine health education and standard care according to the hospital's standard clinical pathway for ACS patients. This includes basic discharge instructions, brochures on heart-healthy lifestyles, and routine outpatient follow-up appointments. No additional structured self-management support or extra telephone follow-ups are provided beyond standard care.

Study summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluates a "Hospital-to-Home" self-management support model for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) patients, which is based on the integrated COM-B and HAPA theories. Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving a structured self-management program or a control group receiving standard education. The study compares self-management behaviors and health outcomes between the two groups to assess the model's effectiveness.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Heart Health Self-Efficacy and Self-Management Scale (HHSES) score — At baseline and at 13, 36, and 60 weeks of follow-up.
  The Heart Health Self-Efficacy and Self-Management Scale (HHSES) is a 12-item instrument assessing participants' self-efficacy and self-management behaviors. Total scores range from 12 (minimum) to 48 (maximum), with higher scores indicating better self-efficacy and self-management. Scores ≥36 indicate high self-efficacy and self-management; 25-35 indicate a moderate level; and ≤24 indicate a low level. Administered at baseline and at 13, 36, and 60 weeks of follow-up.

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