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Setting up a helpline on heart disease

G Lindsay, J Hinnie, A Gaw

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |November 5, 1995
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    The first national nurse-led telephone helpline for coronary heart disease (CHD) prevention was successfully established. The service effectively addressed public concerns regarding CHD risk factors and healthy lifestyle choices.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Health
    • Public Health Nursing
    • Health Promotion

    Background:

    • Coronary heart disease (CHD) remains a leading cause of mortality globally.
    • Accessible and early interventions are crucial for effective CHD prevention.
    • Nurse-led initiatives can play a significant role in public health education.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To detail the establishment of the inaugural nurse-led national telephone helpline for CHD prevention.
    • To evaluate the initial year of operation and service reception.
    • To identify key caller concerns and information needs regarding CHD prevention.

    Main Methods:

    • Description of the setup process for a national telephone helpline.
    • Analysis of service utilization data from the first year.
    • Categorization of caller inquiries related to CHD prevention.

    Main Results:

    • The free telephone helpline was well-received by the public.
    • A majority of callers accessed the service for initial advice on CHD prevention.
    • Common concerns included traditional CHD risk factors and general healthy lifestyle guidance.

    Conclusions:

    • The nurse-led helpline represents a successful model for accessible CHD prevention.
    • The service effectively met a demand for information on cardiovascular health.
    • Future efforts should focus on addressing prevalent risk factors and promoting healthy living through such accessible platforms.

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