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The "heartscore" program: a case study in limited evaluation

M A Vojtecky1, M A Vojtecky

  • 1Western Reserve Care System Youngstown, Ohio.

International Quarterly of Community Health Education
|September 16, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death in Youngstown, Ohio. The Heartscore program aims to reduce CHD by raising public awareness of controllable risk factors.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
  • Health Promotion

Background:

  • Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death and disability in greater Youngstown, Ohio.
  • Regional CHD mortality rates exceed those in other parts of Ohio, indicating a critical public health need.
  • A community health promotion program, Heartscore, was developed to address this issue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Heartscore program, a hospital-based initiative.
  • To outline the methods for a limited evaluation of Heartscore's screening components.
  • To demonstrate how evaluation data can refine interventions and improve CHD risk reduction.

Main Methods:

  • The Heartscore program involved 2,135 participants.
  • A limited evaluation focused on the screening aspects of the program due to resource constraints.
  • Data from screenings were collected and analyzed to inform program adjustments.

Main Results:

  • The evaluation provided useful insights despite resource limitations.
  • Information gathered is actively being used to enhance the Heartscore program.
  • Findings are guiding the development of more targeted interventions for CHD risk reduction.

Conclusions:

  • Limited evaluations can yield valuable data for program improvement.
  • Continuous refinement based on screening data is crucial for effective health promotion.
  • The Heartscore program demonstrates a practical approach to addressing regional CHD disparities.

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