The Back on Track online self-management programme, whether self-directed or with telephone support, significantly reduced depression rates and increased physical activity (P<0.05).
RCT (n=122)
Randomized
Does telephone support added to the 'Back on Track' online self-management programme improve behavioural and psychological outcomes compared to self-directed use in people with cardiac conditions?
The 'Back on Track' telehealth self-management program effectively improved depression and physical activity in patients recovering from a cardiac event, particularly those with baseline depression.
p-value: p=<0.05
AIMS: Behaviour modification and mood management are essential to recovery after a cardiac event. Recent times have seen a major shift to remote delivery of cardiac services. This study assessed behavioural and psychological outcomes of the Back on Track online self-management programme, comparing the programme undertaken alone (self-directed) vs. with telephone support (supported). Relevance for people with depression was also assessed. METHODS AND RESULTS: Participants with cardiac conditions (n = 122) were randomly assigned to self-directed or supported groups and given access to the online programme for 2 months. The programme addressed depression, anxiety, physical activity, and healthy eating. Supported group participants also received two telephone sessions facilitated by a trained counsellor to further enhance their self-management skills and engagement with the online modules. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, and Active Australia Survey and Diet Quality Tool were administered at baseline, 2, and 6 months. χ2 tests were used to compare self-directed and supported groups. Cochrane's Q tests assessed changes over time in depression, anxiety, and physical activity (PA) and healthy diet guideline achievement. Participants in both groups showed reduced depression rates (self-directed, P < 0.05) and increased PA after programme completion (both groups, P < 0.05). Amongst those classified as depressed at baseline, significantly fewer were classified as depressed over time (P < 0.001) and significantly more were achieving the PA guidelines (P < 0.01) compared to those who were not depressed at baseline. CONCLUSIONS: The Back on Track telehealth programme was effective in assisting with behavioural and emotional recovery after a cardiac event. The programme may be particularly beneficial for those who are depressed early in their recovery period. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12620000102976.
Rogerson et al. (Wed,) conducted a rct in Cardiac conditions (n=122). Back on Track online self-management programme with telephone support vs. Self-directed online programme alone was evaluated on Changes over time in depression, anxiety, physical activity, and healthy diet guideline achievement (p=<0.05). The Back on Track online self-management programme, whether self-directed or with telephone support, significantly reduced depression rates and increased physical activity (P<0.05).
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