The 8-week online SMART Program may enhance positive emotions, improve coping with stress, and decrease AF symptoms in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (P=0.011).
RCT (n=18)
randomized
Does an 8-week online SMART Program improve AF-related quality of life in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
A virtual multimodal mind-body program may decrease negative emotions and AF symptoms in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
p-value: p=.011
BACKGROUND: Stress and negative emotions contribute to atrial fibrillation (AF). Mind-body practices decrease stress and negative emotions and may reduce AF episodes and improve quality of life for patients with AF. OBJECTIVE: We examined the effects of a multimodal mind-body program, the SMART Program, on AF-related quality of life in patients with paroxysmal AF (PAF). METHODS: In this randomized, waitlist-controlled pilot trial, 18 subjects with PAF participated in an 8-week SMART Program delivered online immediately or 3 months later. Validated measures were completed at baseline and at 3 and 6 months (waitlist group only). RESULTS: = .011) after participating in the program. CONCLUSION: The SMART Program, delivered virtually, may enhance positive emotions and coping with stress as well as decrease negative emotions and AF symptoms. These results warrant a larger trial to better understand the potential benefits of such programs for patients with PAF.
Dossett et al. (Tue,) conducted a rct in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) (n=18). SMART Program vs. Waitlist control was evaluated on AF-related quality of life (p=.011). The 8-week online SMART Program may enhance positive emotions, improve coping with stress, and decrease AF symptoms in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (P=0.011).
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