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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Published on: April 19, 2019
Beyond resolutions? A randomized controlled trial of a self-regulation lifestyle programme for post-cardiac
Veronica Janssen1, Veronique De Gucht, Henk van Exel
1Department of Health Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands. VJanssen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl
Background:
As lifestyle adherence and risk factor management following completion of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) have been shown to be problematic, we developed a brief self-regulation lifestyle programme for post-CR patients.
Design:
Randomized-controlled trial.
Methods:
Following completion of CR 210 patients were randomized to receive either a lifestyle maintenance programme (n = 112) or standard care (n = 98). The programme was based on self-regulation principles and consisted of a motivational interview, seven group sessions, and home assignments. Risk factors and health behaviours were assessed at baseline (end of CR) and 6 months thereafter.
Results:
ANCOVAs showed a significant effect of the lifestyle programme after 6 months on blood pressure, waist circumference, and exercise behaviour.
Conclusion:
This trial indicates that a relatively brief intervention based on self-regulation theory is capable of instigating and maintaining beneficial changes in lifestyle and risk factors after CR.
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