Nurse-led education and phone support to reduce infections after heart bypass
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special nurse-led program of phone calls and education can help reduce infections after heart bypass surgery. You may be eligible if you are at higher risk for infection and have a smartphone.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You had coronary artery bypass surgery with a cut through your breastbone (median sternotomy)
- You can read and write in Greek
- You have a smartphone and can use it
- You are at medium or high risk for a surgical site infection (your doctor can tell you this)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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