The effect of multimedia education with the Luntal model approach on the lifestyle and understanding of the disease of patients with atrial fibrillation: a randomized controlled clinical trial

One of the basic tools in changing the lifestyle is the existence of an educational program using modern teaching methods. The present study was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of multimedia education with the Leventhal model approach on the lifestyle of patients with atrial fibrillation.

In this semi-experimental study, 60 patients with atrial fibrillation were randomly divided into two intervention groups (30 people) and control (30 people) in Kashani Shahrekord Hospital in 1401. In the intervention group, in addition to the usual measures, two virtual training sessions were held through multimedia software (sound, video, image and animation) under the title of a 4-hour training workshop for patients on a coordinated time with the help of the Adobe Connect program. became In the control group, routine interventions were performed. After the workshop, the lifestyle was measured using Walker's lifestyle questionnaire. Data analysis was done using independent t, paired t and chi-square tests.

There was no statistically significant difference in the average score of lifestyle between the two intervention and control groups before the study, and the two groups were homogeneous (P=0/041). However, the average score of lifestyle in the intervention group has increased significantly after the implementation of the intervention compared to the control group (p≤0.001).

Multimedia virtual education has led to the improvement of patients' lifestyles. It is recommended to carry out educational interventions to improve lifestyle in patients with atrial fibrillation.