scholarly journals The effectiveness of preventive counseling with the use of remote technologies on medical awareness of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with high and very high cardiovascular risk

Kardiologiia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (10S) ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
N. V. Pogosova ◽  
Yu. M. Yufereva ◽  
A. I. Yusubova ◽  
A. K. Ausheva ◽  
A. V. Starodubova ◽  
...  

Purpos. To assess the effectiveness of preventive counseling with focus on diet modification followed by remote support via telephone on awareness of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors (RFs) in patients (pts) with high/very high CV risk. Material and methods. This is a prospective randomized controlled study of 100 pts with high/very high CV risk (5-9% and ≥10% according to the SCORE scale) and any 2 criteria for metabolic syndrome.  Pts were randomized into 2 groups in 1:1 ratio - the intervention group (n=50) and the control group (n=50). The intervention group received comprehensive preventive counseling with focus on diet modification followed by remote preventive counseling by phone every two weeks for the first 3 months after enrollment (a total of 6 sessions). The control group received usual care in Health centers which also included basic preventive counseling. A specially designed questionnaire was used to evaluate the awareness of the basic CV RFs, including open questions. The awareness was assessed at baseline, 6 and 12 months. Results. The groups were well balanced according to demographic and clinical features. The results of the study revealed an extremely low awareness of major CV RFs of pts in both groups at baseline: practically none of them indicated as RFs for cardiovascular disease elevated cholesterol (8,0% and 4,0%, respectively) and blood pressure (14.0% and 4.0%). At 6 month the level of awareness of CV RFs has increased significantly. Moreover, pts of the intervention group were more informed about elevated cholesterol (58,0% vs. 28,0%; p<0,01) and unhealthy diet (76,0% vs. 52,0%; p<0,05). At 12 month the level of awareness of CV RFs was significantly higher in both groups  to compare from baseline. Conclusion. Preventive counseling with focus on diet modification followed by 3 months  remote support via phone provided a significant improvement of awareness of CV RFs in pts with high/very high CV risk.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N Pogosova ◽  
AI Yusubova ◽  
YM Yufereva ◽  
OY Sokolova ◽  
AV Karpova ◽  
...  

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Personal motivation for lifestyle change plays a fundamental role in modifying unhealthy habits. It can be improved, for example, through education.  Objectives To assess the effects of preventive counseling with focus on diet modification followed by remote support via telephone on the motivation to change lifestyle in patients (pts) with high cardiovascular  risk in a long-term follow-up. Methods This is a prospective randomized controlled study of pts aged 40 to 65 years with high/very high CV risk (≥5% according to the Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation scale [SCORE]) and any 2 criteria of metabolic syndrome.  Pts were randomized into 2 groups in 1:1 ratio. The intervention group received comprehensive preventive counseling with focus on diet modification followed by remote preventive counseling by phone every two weeks for the first 3 months after enrollment (a total of 6 sessions). The control group received usual care in Health centers which also included basic preventive counseling. A specially designed questionnaire was used to evaluate the motivation to change lifestyle at  baseline and 12 months. Results A total of 100 pts (women - 80%, aged 59.85 ± 4.47 years) were randomized. At baseline 81% pts had high and 19% - very high CV risk. The groups were well balanced according to demographic and clinical features. At 1 year of follow-up the intervention group experienced significant improvement in motivation for lifestyle changes vs control. The proportion of pts achieving advanced stages of change process was 38% vs. 12% in the control group where 82% of pts only continued to think of lifestyle modification. Conclusion Preventive counseling followed by remote support via phone provided a significant improvement in motivation to change lifestyle. Intervention group Control group P for change from baseline Baseline After 12 months Baseline After 12 months Not ready yet, % 0 0 0 0 &lt;0.05 Often think of lifestyle changes, % 62 46 86 82 Ready to do changes if provided specific advices, % 32 16 12 6 Are in process of successful changes, % 6 38 2 12


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N Pogosova ◽  
AI Yusubova ◽  
YM Yufereva ◽  
OY Sokolova ◽  
AV Karpova ◽  
...  

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Education may increase physical activity (PA) in patients (pts) with high cardiovascular (CV) risk. Objectives To assess the effects of preventive counseling with focus on diet modification with remote support by phone on PA levels in high CV risk pts. Methods This is a randomized controlled study of pts aged 40 to 65 years with high/very high CV risk (Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation scale [SCORE], ≥5%) and any 2 metabolic syndrome criteria.  Pts were randomized into 2 groups in 1:1 ratio. Intervention group received comprehensive preventive counseling with focus on healthy diet followed by 3 months of biweekly remote counseling by phone (a total of 6 sessions). Control group received usual care including basic preventive counseling. PA was assessed by International Questionnaire on Physical Activity (IPAQ) at baseline, at 6 and 12 months.  Results A total of 100 pts (women, 80%, aged 59.85 ± 4.47 years) were randomized. Demographics and clinical features were balanced across groups. Despite the study intervention not focusing on PA, total PA, moderate PA and walking significantly increased in the intervention group vs control at 6 and 12 months. Conclusion The study intervention provided a significant increase of PA in high CV risk pts. Intervention group, mean ± standard deviation Control group, mean ± standard deviation P for change from baseline Total physical activities, МЕТ-min/week Baseline 1317.94 ± 1455.4 2029.42 ± 2811.84 After 6 months 2217.58 ± 1813.95*** 1793.26 ± 1863.54 &lt;0.001 After 12 months 2240.2 ± 1991.47*** 1629.48 ± 1629.02 &lt;0.001 Vigorous physical activities, МЕТ-min/week Baseline 92.8 ± 407.72 220.8 ± 881.49 After 6 months 96 ± 557.08 0 ± 0 n/s After 12 months 132.8 ± 425.66 27.2 ± 109.15 n/s Moderate physical activities, МЕТ-min/week Baseline 268.8 ± 455.28 714 ± 1390.22 After 6 months 522.4 ± 570.54*** 518.8 ± 1075.79* &lt;0.001 After 12 months 766.8 ± 1176.38** 481.6 ± 874.97* &lt;0.001 Walking, МЕТ-min/week Baseline 956.34 ± 1071.49 1094.62 ± 1344.46 After 6 months 1599.18 ± 1404.88*** 1294.46 ± 1208.88 &lt;0.05 After 12 months 1339.8 ± 1230.51** 1120.68 ± 1067.09 &lt;0.05 *р&lt;0,05;**р&lt;0,01;***р&lt;0,001 for within group comparisons vs baseline


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahil Taheri ◽  
Shahram Molavynejad ◽  
Parvin Abedi ◽  
Elham Rajaei ◽  
Mohammad Hosein Haghighizadeh

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of dietary education on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Method: In this randomized clinical trial, 112 patients with rheumatoid arthritis were randomly assigned into two groups, intervention and control. Dietary education was provided for the intervention group in 4 sessions; anthropometric measurements, serum levels of RF, triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and fasting blood sugar were measured before and three months after intervention. Data was analyzed using SPSS software and appropriate statistical tests. Results: The mean of total cholesterol (p <0.001), triglycerides (p = 0.004), LDL (p <0.001), systolic blood pressure (p = 0.001), diastolic blood pressure (p = 0.003), FBS and BMI (p <0.001) were decreased significantly in the intervention group after education compared the control group. Conclusion: Traditional care for rheumatoid arthritis patients is not enough. Patients need more education in order to improve their situation.


2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Salazar ◽  
V Vilchez-Barboza ◽  
K Saez ◽  
T Paravic

Abstract Objective To establish the effect after 24 months of a face-to-face and telephone nursing counseling intervention, aimed at controlling cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, dyslipidemia and overweight) and improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients of the cardiovascular health program of family health centers of Concepciόn, Chile. Methods Randomized controlled clinical trial with a 24 months post-intervention follow-up. 120 patients with cardiovascular risk factors under the cardiovascular health program were recruited from 6 family health centers and randomized into a control group (60) and an intervention group (60). The intervention group received the regular care in addition to face-to-face and telephone nursing counseling. Baseline measurements were taken and also at the end of the intervention (7 months). Participants returned then after 12 and 24 months for follow-up evaluations. A total of 109 subjects completed the intervention at 7 months and 45 returned at 24 months. During follow-up evaluations both groups continued to receive regular care given in the health centers. The measurements consisted of HRQoL (physical and mental health), systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), body mass index (BMI), abdominal circumference (AC), total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoproteins (LDL-Chol), high density lipoprotein (HDL-Chol), atherogenicity index (LDL/HDL), cardiovascular risk factor (TC/HDL), 10-year coronary risk. Ethical requirements were considered and statistical analysis was carried out using MANCOVA and d-Cohen repeated measurements. Results The analysis of the effects of the intervention in the 24-month follow-up showed that subjects in the intervention group only maintained significant improvement of AC over time (F=3.18; p=0.03), compared to the control group. Conclusion Although participants in the intervention group only maintained the AC improvement over time, this can be regarded as an indirect indicator of the presence of intra-abdominal fat that makes it possible to predict and classify the risk of cardiovascular disease. Long-term follow-up studies are required to investigate behaviors and mechanisms that contribute to maintaining improvements in this indicator. Additionally, future research should include reinforcement activities, either face-to-face or by telephone, to help maintain the positive results of interventions. Acknowledgement/Funding Universidad de Concepciόn 214.082.049-1.0


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N Pogosova ◽  
AI Ovchinnikova ◽  
YM Yufereva ◽  
OY Sokolova ◽  
KV Davtyan ◽  
...  

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with substantially reduced quality of life (QoL). Both catheter ablation (CA) and education have a potential to improve QoL in AF patients (pts).  Purpose To assess the impact of preventive counseling with long-term support on QoL in pts after CA performed for paroxysmal AF. Methods A prospective randomized controlled study with 2 parallel groups of pts with paroxysmal AF after CA (radiofrequency or cryoablation).  Pts were randomized (1:1) into 2 groups. Before discharge, both groups received 1 preventive counseling session with focus on their individual risk factors profile. After discharge pts from intervention group received biweekly preventive counseling via email for 3 months (6 sessions). Control group received usual care. QoL was assessed at baseline and at 12 months using SF-36 questionnaire. Results A total of 90 pts aged 35 to 80 years were enrolled (mean age, 57.4 ± 9.9 years, men, 52.2%). Both groups had a poor QoL at baseline, and both groups experienced improvement in the physical health component at 1 year, but the degree of this improvement in the intervention group was similar to the control (table). Conclusions Preventive counseling with remote support via email does not further improve QoL in AF pts after CA. Intervention group Control group P Integral component of physical health Baseline (points) mean ± SD 44.1 ± 7.9 40.2 ± 8.7 0.028 Mе (25%; 75%) 44.5 (38.7; 50.1) 38.6 (34.4; 47.1) At 12 months (points) mean ± SD 49.4 ± 6.0* 45.7 ± 7.7* 0.010 Ме (25%; 75%) 51.0 (45.2; 53.9) 46.3 (42.4; 50.6) Δ% after 12 months, Ме (25%; 75%) 11.8 (1.4; 32.7) 18.7 (-0.3; 30.4) n/s Integral component of mental health Baseline (points) mean ± SD 46.1 ± 9.0 45.0 ± 8.4 n/s Mе (25%; 75%) 47.8 (39.1; 53.9) 48.0 (37.2; 52.0) At 12 months (points) mean ± SD 48.2 ± 8.1 46.8 ± 8.7 n/s Ме (25%; 75%) 50.1 (46.1; 53.6) 48.0 (41.0; 54.3) Δ% after 12 months, Ме (25%; 75%) 3.6 (-10.8; 32.6) 8.9 (-15.6; 30.8) n/s * p &lt;0.001 vs baseline


Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1467
Author(s):  
Ulla Toft ◽  
Nanna Louise Riis ◽  
Anne Dahl Lassen ◽  
Ellen Trolle ◽  
Anne Helms Andreasen ◽  
...  

The aim was to examine the effects of two different salt reduction strategies on selected cardiovascular risk factors. The study was a four-month cluster randomised controlled study. Eighty-nine healthy Danish families (309 individuals) were randomly assigned to either (A) gradually salt-reduced bread, (B) gradually salt-reduced bread and dietary counselling to further reduce salt intake and increase potassium intake or (C) standard bread (control). The effect was assessed using linear mixed models. Intention to treat analyses comparing changes in the three groups showed a significant reduction in body fat percent (−1.31% (−2.40; −0.23)) and a borderline significant reduction in total plasma cholesterol (−0.25 mmol/L (−0.51; 0.01) and plasma renin (−0.19 pmol/L (−0.39; 0.00) in group A compared to the control group. Adjusted complete case analyses showed a significant reduction in total plasma cholesterol (−0.29 mmol/L (−0.50; −0.08), plasma LDL cholesterol (−0.08 mmol/L (−0.15; −0.00)), plasma renin (−0.23 pmol/L (−0.41; −0.05)), plasma adrenaline (−0.03 nmol/L (−0.06; −0.01)) and body fat percent (−1.53% (−2.51; −0.54)) in group A compared to the control group. No significant changes were found in group B compared to the control group. In conclusion, receiving sodium reduce bread was associated with beneficial changes in cardiovascular risk factors. No adverse effects were observed.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1352-1352
Author(s):  
Shawn Toso ◽  
Julie Kurtz ◽  
William Reichert ◽  
Raymond Migrino ◽  
Diane Parrington

Abstract Objectives A short-term intervention designed to test the feasibility of Veterans to adopt a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet has not been tested. The specific aims of this study were to (1) determine the feasibility of Veterans adopting a WFPB diet within four weeks, following a plant-strong protocol, (2) determine the effectiveness on participant's cardiovascular risk factors and dietary patterns and (3) compare the results to Veterans following the American Heart Association or Diabetic Diets. Methods Prospective, nonrandomized, pilot study of overweight or obese hyperlipidemic Veterans naive to lipid lowering drugs. The first 4 participants were assigned the control group, the next 6 were assigned the intervention. Participants in the control group who met inclusion/exclusion criteria after completion of control intervention could cross-over into the intervention group. The intervention was a four-week program which included individual education on a WFBP diet, (including menu planning and making grocery lists), a grocery store tour, cooking skills, substitutions and food preparation, and challenges dining out. Participants in the control arm received the standard of care. Anthropometrics, biochemical measures, and dietary intake patterns were obtained at baseline and five weeks. Results Eight male Veterans (mean 57 years old) completed the study, (n = 4 control, n = 6 intervention, 2 crossed over). Ability to adopt a WFBP diet was 83%. Data from diet adopters were compared to the control. Both groups had a significant decrease in LDL from baseline (12% control and 19% in intervention, P = 0.04 each). Veterans in the intervention group had a significant decrease in weight (3%, P = 0.04) and reported: gassiness, better digestion, more energy and better sleep. Conclusions Veterans were able to adopt a WFBP diet and experienced a favorable change in LDL cholesterol. Resources needed to conduct the intervention preclude widespread implementation. Further research is needed to determine if less resource intensive programs are feasible and effective for long-term sustainability and determine which Veterans may benefit most. Funding Sources Carl T Hayden Medical Research Foundation.


Kardiologiia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
N. V. Pogosova ◽  
A. I. Yusubova ◽  
Yu. M. Yufereva ◽  
A. K. Ausheva ◽  
A. V. Karpova ◽  
...  

Aim To evaluate effectiveness of preventive telephone counseling with a nutritional component and distance support for three months with respect of motivation for lifestyle modification in patients with high and very high cardiovascular risk (CVR).Material and methods This prospective, controlled, randomized clinical study in two parallel groups included patients with high and very high CVR (5–9 % and ≥10 % according to the SCORE scale) who had at least two criteria of metabolic syndrome. Patients were randomized to the main and control groups in a 1:1 ratio with age and gender stratification. The main group received comprehensive preventive counseling with a nutritional component and distant support via telephone once in two weeks for three months (total 6 consultations). Patients of the control group received standard counseling by a health center physician. Patients’ motivation for lifestyle changes was evaluated with a questionnaire at baseline and at 6 and 12 months.Results The study included a total of 100 patients (mean age, 59.85±4.47 years, 80 % females). At baseline, 81 % of patients had high and 19% of patients had very high CVR. Patients of the study groups did not differ in major demographic and clinical characteristics. At 6 month of follow-up, the main group showed a significantly more pronounced positive changes in motivation and healthier lifestyle (50 % in the main group vs. 12% in the control group, р<0.01). At 12 months of follow-up, the number of such patients somewhat decreased to 38%. In this process, a vast majority of patients in the control group (82 %) continued theoretically considering the expediency of lifestyle modification.Conclusions Preventive counseling with nutritional component and further distance support via telephone for three months for patients with high and very high CVR provided increased motivation for healthier lifestyle and positive behavioral changes. 


2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110555
Author(s):  
Yafang Deng ◽  
Yixuan Hou ◽  
Liping Wu ◽  
Yanping Liu ◽  
Liangkun Ma ◽  
...  

This is a randomized controlled study to determine whether diet and exercise interventions can reduce the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnant women with high-risk factors. Ninety-four pregnant women were randomly divided into the intervention ( n = 47) and control ( n = 47) groups. A diet and exercise program was provided for the intervention group by researchers and was adjusted every 2 weeks by outpatient or WeChat intervention. The control group only received the routine health management in the hospital. Follow-up continued until the birth of the baby. The incidence of GDM (23.9%) in the intervention group was lower than in the control group (51.1%) ( p = .007). Weight gain did not differ significantly between the two groups throughout pregnancy ( p = .572). It is concluded that diet and exercise interventions can reduce the incidence of GDM in pregnant women with high-risk factors.


Author(s):  
Vivian Vílchez Barboza ◽  
Tatiana Paravic Klijn ◽  
Alide Salazar Molina ◽  
Katia Lorena Sáez Carrillo

Abstract Objective: to evaluate the effect and gender differences of an innovative intervention involving in-person and telephone nursing counseling to control cardiovascular risk factors (arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, and overweight), improve health-related quality of life and strengthen self-efficacy and social support in persons using the municipal health centers' cardiovascular health program. Method: a randomized controlled clinical trial involving participants randomized into the intervention group who received traditional consultation plus personalized and telephone nursing counseling for 7 months (n = 53) and the control group (n = 56). The study followed the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials Statement. Results: women in the intervention group presented a significant increase in the physical and mental health components compared to the control group, with decreases in weight, abdominal circumference, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and the atherogenic index. The effects attributable to the intervention in the men in the intervention group were increased physical and emotional roles and decreased systolic and diastolic pressure, waist circumference, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, atherogenic index, cardiovascular risk factor, and 10-year coronary risk. Conclusion: this intervention is an effective strategy for the control of three cardiovascular risk factors and the improvement of health-related quality of life.


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