Why the study?
Does a self-regulation lifestyle programme improve risk factors and health behaviours in post-cardiac rehabilitation patients?
Does a self-regulation lifestyle programme improve risk factors and health behaviours in post-cardiac rehabilitation patients?
A brief self-regulation lifestyle program significantly improves blood pressure, waist circumference, and exercise behavior in patients who have completed cardiac rehabilitation.
Supports adoption of self-regulation lifestyle programmes post-cardiac rehabilitation; extends RCT evidence for secondary prevention.
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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