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OBJETIVO: Mejorar los conocimientos de la población sobre hábitos cardiosaludables mediante un programa de formación complementado por una Web y actividades comunitarias. DISEÑO: Ensayo clínico controlado donde la intervención es la participación en el Aula de Formación en Salud Cardiovascular (AFSC). Emplazamiento: Población de 80.000 habitantes. Participantes: Pacientes, ambos sexos, 55-70 años, con al menos un factor de riesgo cardiovascular (RCV). Intervención: El grupo intervención estaba formado por los pacientes que participaron en el AFSC. La intervención constaba de un curso presencial de 20 h en el que se ofrecía una Web de apoyo y se organizaban actividades complementarias. Las clases fueron impartidas por 3 enfermeras de atención primaria. Mediciones principales: La variable principal fue el conocimiento sobre el RCV. Variables secundarias: edad, sexo, factores de RCV, estilos de vida, visitas a los centros, consumo farmacéutico, adherencia terapéutica y satisfacción con el programa. RESULTADOS: Se evaluaron los datos de los pacientes de los 10 primeros cursos (n = 150). Se observa una mejora estadísticamente significativa en el conocimiento general sobre el RCV en el GI (de 87,3 al 100%) respecto al GC (84,5 al 92,7%), p < 0,001 y una mejora en la actividad física (GI: del 71,2 al 83,1% frente GC: del 72,6 al 78,2%), p = 0,05. El número de visitas totales en atención primaria (medicina y enfermería) disminuyó más en el GI que en el GC. La valoración del curso ha sido elevada. CONCLUSIONES: Se demuestra la efectividad de esta experiencia para mejorar conocimientos sobre salud cardiovascular y algunos hábitos de vida saludable
OBJECTIVE: To improve the knowledge of the population about heart-healthy habits through a training program supplemented by a web site and community activities. DESIGN: A controlled clinical trial with intervention done through participation in the Cardiovascular Health Training Classroom (CHTC) Location: A town of 80,000 inhabitants. Participants: Patients: both sexes, aged 55 to 70 years, with at least one cardiovascular risk factor (CVRF). Intervention: The intervention group (IG) consisted of patients who participated in the CHTC. Intervention was carried out through a 20-hour presential group course in which a support web site was offered and complementary activities were organized. Classes were taught by three Primary Care nurses. Main measurements: The primary endpoint was knowledge of CVRF. The secondary variables were age, sex, CVRF, lifestyle, visits to health centers, pharmaceutical use adherence, and satisfaction with the program. RESULTS: Data from patients in the first 10 courses (n = 150) were evaluated. A statistically significant improvement was observed in overall knowledge of CVRF in the IG (87.3% to 100%) compared with control group (GC) (84.5% to 92.7%), p<.001, as well as an improvement in physical activity is (IG: 71.2% to 83.1% versus CG: 72.6% to 78.2%), p=.05. The total number of Primary Care visits (medical and nursing) decreased in the IG more than in the CG. The satisfaction rate of the course was very high. CONCLUSIONS: This experience is effective in improving cardiovascular health knowledge and promoting some healthy habits
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Humans , Consumer Health Information/organization & administration , Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology , Patient Compliance , Primary Health Care/statistics & numerical data , Health Education/trends , Patient Education as Topic/organization & administration , Evaluation of Results of Preventive ActionsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To improve the knowledge of the population about heart-healthy habits through a training program supplemented by a web site and community activities. DESIGN: A controlled clinical trial with intervention done through participation in the Cardiovascular Health Training Classroom (CHTC) LOCATION: A town of 80,000 inhabitants. PATIENTS: both sexes, aged 55 to 70 years, with at least one cardiovascular risk factor (CVRF). INTERVENTION: The intervention group (IG) consisted of patients who participated in the CHTC. Intervention was carried out through a 20-hour presential group course in which a support web site was offered and complementary activities were organized. Classes were taught by three Primary Care nurses. MAIN MEASUREMENTS: The primary endpoint was knowledge of CVRF. The secondary variables were age, sex, CVRF, lifestyle, visits to health centers, pharmaceutical use adherence, and satisfaction with the program. RESULTS: Data from patients in the first 10 courses (n=150) were evaluated. A statistically significant improvement was observed in overall knowledge of CVRF in the IG (87.3% to 100%) compared with control group (GC) (84.5% to 92.7%), p<.001, as well as an improvement in physical activity is (IG: 71.2% to 83.1% versus CG: 72.6% to 78.2%), p=.05. The total number of Primary Care visits (medical and nursing) decreased in the IG more than in the CG. The satisfaction rate of the course was very high. CONCLUSIONS: This experience is effective in improving cardiovascular health knowledge and promoting some healthy habits.
