Journal article
Reduction in 2-year recurrent risk score and improved behavioral outcomes after participation in the "beating heart problems" self-management program: Results of a randomized controlled trial
BM Murphy, MUC Worcester, RO Higgins, PC Elliott, MR Le Grande, F Mitchell, H Navaratnam, A Turner, L Grigg, J Tatoulis, AJ Goble
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention | LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS | Published : 2013
Abstract
PURPOSE: While behavior change can improve risk factor profiles and prognosis after an acute cardiac event, patients need assistance to achieve sustained lifestyle changes. We developed the "Beating Heart Problems" cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing program to support patients to develop behavioral and cognitive self-management skills. We report the results of a randomized controlled trial of the program. METHODS: Patients (n = 275) consecutively admitted to 2 Melbourne hospitals after acute myocardial infarction (32%), coronary artery bypass graft surgery (40%), or percutaneous coronary intervention (28%) were randomized to treatment (T; n = 139) or control (C; n = 1..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This study was funded by the Australian Rotary Health and the Norman H. Johns Trust. We thank the staff and patients from the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Melbourne Private Hospital, who were involved in this study.