Key result
Baseline survey of community-based mental health consumers revealed a high prevalence of respiratory conditions, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and low quality of life despite regular blood pressure testing.
RCT
Randomized
Community-based mental health consumers exhibit high rates of cardiometabolic risk factors but receive infrequent screening and lifestyle advice, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
May warrant enhanced cardiometabolic screening in mental health settings; leaves open whether interventions improve outcomes or quality of life.
PURPOSE: This article reports baseline data from a randomized controlled trial investigating the impact of a specialist cardiometabolic healthcare nurse on physical health care. DESIGN AND METHODS: Survey of community-based mental health consumers randomized to a cardiometabolic health nurse intervention. FINDINGS: Findings show a high prevalence of respiratory conditions, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and low quality of life. Participants reported regular blood pressure but infrequent cholesterol and blood glucose testing. Few received advice about smoking cessation, diet, or physical activity. Participants were mostly satisfied with physical healthcare provision; however, positive health behaviors are lacking. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: An individualized intervention based on knowledge and attitudes may be necessary.
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Happell et al. (2013) conducted an RCT in Mental health consumers. Specialist cardiometabolic healthcare nurse intervention was evaluated on Self-reported health, health behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs (baseline data). Baseline survey of community-based mental health consumers revealed a high prevalence of respiratory conditions, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and low quality of life despite regular blood pressure testing.
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