The effect of multimedia education with Leventhal model approach based on telephone follow-up on understanding of patients with atrial fibrillation

The present study was conducted with the aim of examining the effect of multimedia education with the Leventhal model approach based on follow-up on understanding of patients with atrial fibrillation.

One of the basic tools in changing the patient's perception of the disease is the existence of an educational program using modern teaching methods.

In this semi-experimental study, 48 patients with atrial fibrillation were randomly divided into intervention (24 people) and control (24 people) group in Kashani Shahrekord Hospital in 2022. In the intervention group, two virtual training sessions were held for patients through multimedia software (sound, video, image and animation) under the title of 4-hour training workshop on the date and time coordinated with the help of Adobe Connect program. There was no intervention in the control group. After the workshop, disease perception were measured using disease perception questionnaire. Data analysis was done using independent t and paired t tests in SPSS version 21.

There was no statistically significant difference in the mean score of disease perception between the two intervention and control group before the study, and the two groups were homogeneous. However, after implementation of the intervention, the mean score of disease perception was significantly difference between the groups (p≤0.0001).

Based on the results of the present study, patients with atrial fibrillation gained a better understanding of their disease after the educational intervention. Therefore, it is recommended to carry out educational interventions to improve the understanding of patients with atrial fibrillation.