Improving Quality of Life and Self-Compassion for Adults with LVAD and Their Family Caregivers A Study Supporting Mental Health After LVAD Implantation

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying how to improve quality of life for patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices LVAD and their caregivers during the critical transition from hospital to home after LVAD implantation. This study addresses mental health concerns and lowered quality of life commonly experienced by these patients and their families following surgery and discharge. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one group receives handouts with information on self-compassion, and the other group meets with a psychological provider to learn about self-compassion and how to apply it. The study includes two surveys one conducted during the hospital stay and a follow-up survey two months after discharge during a cardiologist appointment. Throughout the study, participants complete assessments related to self-compassion, quality of life, cardiac self-efficacy, perceived stress, caregiver burden, and acceptability of the intervention. Researchers monitor mental health and quality of life changes over two months, with possible contact for any missing survey data. The total participation time covers the hospital stay and the two-month follow-up period.

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