To Relieve Pain and Anxiety - an Intervention Study in Ambulance Services

This is an intervention study focusing on both medical and nursing questions. The study is a joint project between the Ambulance services at four cities in West Sweden and Knowledge and research centre, PreHospen at University of Borås. The aim is to prove the importance of a caring relation between a patient and a caregiver in cases when a caregiver treats a patient with benzodiazepines (Midazolam). The overall aim is to show that knowledge and skills in both caring science and medicine can be applied at the same time in order to relieve pain and anxiety in acute myocardial disease.

The nursing intervention involves a professional development course for caregivers. The course is expected to deepen the caregivers' knowledge about the encounter with patients as well as cardiovascular treatment.

Following questions are formulated:

A. What are the effects regarding relieving pain and anxiety in acute myocardial disease? B. What are the effects regarding circulatory influence? C. What are the effects regarding patients' experiences of the ambulance services? D. What are the effects regarding number of care days in relation to acute myocardial disease? E. What are the effects of patients' disease complications?

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Key information

Conditions

Acute Myocardial Infarction Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients in Ambulance service with chest pain and suspicion about acute coronary syndrome.
At least 4 on a Coloured Analogue Scale.

Exclusion criteria

Blood pressure less than 100 mmHg
Children under 18 years
Under the influence of alcohol
Under the influence of drugs
Treatment with benzodiazepines
Disorientated
Communication problems
Trauma

Treatment and study plan

midazolam

Drug

Midazolam 1 mg: 70 years or more and less than 70 kg Midazolam 2 mg: under 70 years and 70 kg or more

Course intervention - a professional development course for caregivers.

Other

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Intervention Study to Relieve Pain and Anxiety in Acute Myocardial Disease Focusing on Treatment With Benzodiazepines(Midazolam)and the Importance of a Caring Relation.

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2008
First posted: Nov 17, 2008
Registry last updated: Nov 17, 2008

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