Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: Supporting Dyads Affected by Heart Failure - A Randomised Controlled Study Evaluating a Psychoeducational Intervention
Brief Summary: The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of an integrated dyad care program with education and psychosocial support to patients with chronic heart failure and their partners during a post-discharge period after acute deterioration of heart failure.

Methods: One hundred fifty five patient-caregiver dyads has been randomized to usual care or a psycho-education intervention delivered in three modules through nurse-led face-to-face counseling, computer-based education and other written teaching materials to assist dyads develop problem-solving skills. Follow-up assessments has been completed after 3, 12 and 24 months to assess perceived control, perceived health, depressive symptoms, self-care, knowledge, caregiver burden and health care utilization.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

* The inclusion criteria were to be a dyad consisting of a patient diagnosed with heart failure based on the European Society of Cardiology guidelines,
* New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-IV,
* with a partner living in the same household as the patient,
* recently discharged from hospital (i.e. 2-3 weeks) following a heart failure acute exacerbation.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Exclusion criteria for the dyads were dementia, or other severe psychiatric illnesses,
* drug abuse,
* difficulties in understanding or reading the Swedish language,
* undergoing cardiac surgery including cardiac transplant or
* participating in other studies.
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* patients implanted with a cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
* between 18-75 years of age
* speaking and understanding Dutch
* with access to the internet and ability to use the internet
* providing written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* a life expectancy less than 1 year
* a history of psychiatric illness other than affective/anxiety disorders
* on the waiting list for heart transplantation
* with insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of diabetes and/or heart disease
* Poor disease control (defined as an HbA1c level of at least 8.5%, blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm Hg, LDL cholesterol greater than 130 mg/dL)
* Diagnosis of major depressive disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of psychosis
* At high risk for suicide
* Cognitive impairment
* Current alcohol or substance abuse disorder
* Does not own a telephone
* Currently seeking psychiatric care
* Pregnant or breastfeeding
* Currently enrolled in a Group Health Cooperative disease management program
* Terminal illness
* Plans to leave Group Health Cooperative in less than a year
* Does not speak English
D: Inclusion Criteria:

Prospective Cohort

* Written informed consent
* Age 18 years and older
* New diagnosis of non-valvular atrial fibrillation (diagnosed within the last 6 weeks) with at least one additional risk factor for stroke and regardless of therapy.

Retrospective validation cohort

* Written informed consent
* Age 18 years and older
* Diagnosis of non-valvular AF (diagnosed 6-24 months prior to enrolment) with at least one additional risk factor for stroke and regardless of therapy.

Exclusion criteria:

* No further follow-up envisaged or possible within enrolling hospital or with associated family practitioner.
* Patients with transient AF secondary to a reversible cause.
* Patients recruited in controlled clinical trials.

Answer: A