Effects of a Transitional Care Program on Depression, Self-Efficacy, and Self-Care in Patients With Heart Failure

June 17, 2026 updated by: Hui-Shan Yeh, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Effects of a Transitional Care Program on Depression, Self-Efficacy, and Self-Care in Patients With Heart Failure: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a structured transitional care program on depression, self-efficacy, and self-care behaviors in patients with heart failure. Outcomes will be assessed before discharge and at 1 and 3 months after discharge.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Heart failure is a chronic condition associated with frequent hospitalizations, poor self-care behaviors, psychological distress, and reduced quality of life. Patients with heart failure often experience depression and inadequate self-management after hospital discharge, which may negatively affect treatment adherence and clinical outcomes.

Transitional care programs have been developed to improve continuity of care and support patients during the transition from hospital to home. Structured transitional care interventions may enhance patients' self-efficacy and self-care abilities while reducing depressive symptoms.

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a structured transitional care program on depression, self-efficacy, and self-care behaviors in patients with heart failure. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the usual care group. The intervention group will receive a structured transitional care program in addition to usual care, whereas the control group will receive usual care only.

Outcomes including depression, self-efficacy, and self-care behaviors will be measured before discharge and at 1 and 3 months after discharge using validated assessment instruments.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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130

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Taiwan
    • Taoyuan City
      • Guishan, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, 33305
        • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients with a diagnosis of heart failure confirmed by a specialist physician. Patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤40%.

Age ≥20 years. Clear consciousness and no cognitive impairment. Ability to communicate in Mandarin, Taiwanese, or Hakka. Ability to complete the questionnaire independently or with assistance from the researcher.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients who are unable to be discharged during the current hospitalization. Severe consciousness impairment, cognitive impairment, or severe mental illness affecting study participation.

Patients who are illiterate or unable to express themselves verbally. Patients who are bedridden long-term or unable to perform self-care activities. Patients who refuse to participate in the study. Patients who are already enrolled in a case management program.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: Transitional Care Program Group
Participants received a structured transitional care program including discharge education, telephone follow-up, and home care support for 3 months after discharge.
Behavioral: Structured Transitional Care Program
A structured transitional care program including discharge education, telephone follow-up, and home care support for 3 months after discharge.
Active Comparator: Usual Care Group
Participants received routine discharge education and standard follow-up care provided by the hospital after dischar
Other: Usual Care
Participants received standard discharge routine care provided by the hospital after discharge.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Depression Score Measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
Time Frame: Baseline (before discharge), 1 month after discharge, and 3 months after discharge.
Depression will be assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).
Baseline (before discharge), 1 month after discharge, and 3 months after discharge.
Change in Self-Efficacy Score Measured by the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES)
Time Frame: Baseline (before discharge), 1 month after discharge, and 3 months after discharge.
Self-efficacy will be assessed using the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES).
Baseline (before discharge), 1 month after discharge, and 3 months after discharge.
Change in Self-Care Behavior Score Measured by the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index (SCHFI)
Time Frame: Baseline (before discharge), 1 month after discharge, and 3 months after discharge.
Self-care behaviors will be assessed using the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index (SCHFI).
Baseline (before discharge), 1 month after discharge, and 3 months after discharge.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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July 19, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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January 18, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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June 25, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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June 12, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 17, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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June 22, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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June 22, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 17, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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May 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 202300968B0

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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