A six-week heart disease management program ('Women take PRIDE') significantly increased the likelihood of reporting reductions in stress levels compared to usual care at four months (p=0.02).
RCT (n=457)
randomized
Does a six-week heart disease management program reduce stress levels in older women with heart disease?
A six-week heart disease management program significantly reduced self-reported stress levels in older women with heart disease at four months.
p-value: p=0.02
Stress and psychological distress were assessed in 457 older women who were subsequently randomized to a six-week heart disease management program ("Women take PRIDE") or to a "usual care" control group. Baseline distress was significantly associated with age, symptoms, physical functioning, social support, optimism, and self-esteem (p < .05). Only 20% of women reported their physician had recommended reducing stress. At four months follow-up, intervention women compared to controls were significantly more likely to report reductions in stress levels (p = 0.02) and also showed improvement in emotional behavior (p = 0.09).
Janz et al. (Tue,) conducted a rct in Heart disease (n=457). Women take PRIDE program vs. Usual care was evaluated on Reductions in stress levels (p=0.02). A six-week heart disease management program ('Women take PRIDE') significantly increased the likelihood of reporting reductions in stress levels compared to usual care at four months (p=0.02).