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«Salut al cor/salud en el corazón»: resultados del programa de educación sanitaria en salud cardiovascular de Mútua Terrassa()
OBJECTIVE: To improve the knowledge of the population about heart-healthy habits through a training program supplemented by a web site and community activities. DESIGN: A controlled clinical trial with intervention done through participation in the Cardiovascular Health Training Classroom (CHTC) LOC...
Autores principales: | , , , , , , , , |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Elsevier
2014
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6983649/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24768658 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aprim.2013.12.009 |
Sumario: | OBJECTIVE: To improve the knowledge of the population about heart-healthy habits through a training program supplemented by a web site and community activities. DESIGN: A controlled clinical trial with intervention done through participation in the Cardiovascular Health Training Classroom (CHTC) LOCATION: A town of 80,000 inhabitants. PARTICIPANTS: Patients: both sexes, aged 55 to 70 years, with at least one cardiovascular risk factor (CVRF). INTERVENTION: The intervention group (IG) consisted of patients who participated in the CHTC. Intervention was carried out through a 20-hour presential group course in which a support web site was offered and complementary activities were organized. Classes were taught by three Primary Care nurses. MAIN MEASUREMENTS: The primary endpoint was knowledge of CVRF. The secondary variables were age, sex, CVRF, lifestyle, visits to health centers, pharmaceutical use adherence, and satisfaction with the program. RESULTS: Data from patients in the first 10 courses (n = 150) were evaluated. A statistically significant improvement was observed in overall knowledge of CVRF in the IG (87.3% to 100%) compared with control group (GC) (84.5% to 92.7%), p<.001, as well as an improvement in physical activity is (IG: 71.2% to 83.1% versus CG: 72.6% to 78.2%), p=.05. The total number of Primary Care visits (medical and nursing) decreased in the IG more than in the CG. The satisfaction rate of the course was very high. CONCLUSIONS: This experience is effective in improving cardiovascular health knowledge and promoting some healthy habits. |
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