Key result
Higher social support group attendance in a 1-year cardiac prevention program was independently associated with improvements in systolic blood pressure and mental health-related quality of life.
Why the study?
Does higher social support group attendance improve blood pressure, health behaviours, and quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease participating in a lifestyle modification program?
Observational (n=440)
Yes
Does higher social support group attendance improve blood pressure, health behaviours, and quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease participating in a lifestyle modification program?
Increased attendance at social support groups in a comprehensive lifestyle program is independently associated with improved systolic blood pressure and quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease.
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May support social support integration in cardiac prevention; hypothesis-generating for causality in CAD.
Schulz et al. (2008) conducted an observational in coronary artery disease (n=440). Social support group attendance vs. Lower attendance (tertiles) was evaluated on Changes in coronary risk factors, health behaviours, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Higher social support group attendance in a 1-year cardiac prevention program was independently associated with improvements in systolic blood pressure and mental health-related quality of life.
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