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Duarte CK, Silva LDA, Andrade PMBD, Martins TMM, Ghisi GLDM. Barriers and facilitators to nutritional recommendations identified by participants of a cardiovascular rehabilitation program in a low resource context in Brazil. Nutrition 2024; 124:112451. [PMID: 38678640 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2024.112451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Nutritional recommendations, a core component of cardiovascular rehabilitation, play a vital role in managing cardiovascular diseases. However, adherence to these recommendations is complex, particularly in low-resource settings. This study explored the barriers and facilitators influencing adherence to nutritional recommendations among participants in a low-resource cardiovascular rehabilitation program in Brazil. METHODS A mixed-methods approach was employed. Sociodemographic data, the Mediterranean diet score, scale for assessing nutrition, and open-ended questions on adherence were collected. Those who completed the questionnaires (phase 1) were invited to participate in one focus group session (phase 2). The participants were characterized according to the responses provided in phase 1 (Mediterranean diet score and scale for assessing nutrition) in low adherence or high adherence to dietary practice. Descriptive statistics and thematic content analysis within the context of the theory of planned behavior were employed. RESULTS Seventy-four participants completed phase 1, with 41.9% classified into low adherence and 27.0% in high adherence; of those, 17 participated in phase 2. Focus group findings revealed 9 themes/29 subthemes. Barriers included food prices, income, knowledge, routine, food access, family patterns, disease, work, anxiety, eating habits, and food planning. Facilitators included affordable food, health considerations, taste preferences, knowledge, family/professional support, government assistance, personal willpower, income stability, easy food access, media influence, and a quiet eating place. CONCLUSIONS The study findings underscore the need for targeted interventions, including individualized meal planning, community engagement, and enhanced access to healthcare professionals, to optimize dietary adherence and improve cardiovascular outcomes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Camila Kümmel Duarte
- Nutrition and Health Post-graduation program, Department of Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Nutrition and Health Post-graduation program, Department of Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- KITE Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Physical Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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James E, Butler T, Nichols S, Goodall S, O’Doherty AF. Provision of dietary education in UK-based cardiac rehabilitation: a cross-sectional survey conducted in conjunction with the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. Br J Nutr 2024; 131:880-893. [PMID: 37869978 PMCID: PMC10864998 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114523002374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Dietary education is a core component of cardiac rehabilitation (CR). It is unknown how or what dietary education is delivered across the UK. We aimed to characterise practitioners who deliver dietary education in UK CR and determine the format and content of the education sessions. A fifty-four-item survey was approved by the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) committee and circulated between July and October 2021 via two emails to the BACPR mailing list and on social media. Practitioners providing dietary education within CR programmes were eligible to respond. Survey questions encompassed: practitioner job title and qualifications, resources, and the format, content and individual tailoring of diet education. Forty-nine different centres responded. Nurses (65·1 %) and dietitians (55·3 %) frequently provided dietary education. Practitioners had no nutrition-related qualifications in 46·9 % of services. Most services used credible resources to support their education, and 24·5 % used BACPR core competencies. CR programmes were mostly community based (40·8 %), lasting 8 weeks (range: 2-25) and included two (range: 1-7) diet sessions. Dietary history was assessed at the start (79·6 %) and followed up (83·7 %) by most centres; barriers to completing assessment were insufficient time, staffing or other priorities. Services mainly focused on the Mediterranean diet while topics such as malnutrition and protein intake were lower priority topics. Service improvement should focus on increasing qualifications of practitioners, standardisation of dietary assessment and improvement in protein and malnutrition screening and assessment.
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- Emily James
- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle-Upon-TyneNE1 8ST, UK
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK
- Cardiorespiratory Research Centre, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
- Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle-Upon-TyneNE1 8ST, UK
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle-Upon-TyneNE1 8ST, UK
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Vanzella LM, Cotie LM, Flores-Hukom M, Marzolini S, Konidis R, Ghisi GLDM. Patients' Perceptions of Hybrid and Virtual-Only Care Models During the Cardiac Rehabilitation Patient Journey: A Qualitative Study. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024:i. [PMID: 38206327 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000001076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic initially led to discontinuation of the "traditional" center-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) model. Virtual models emerged as an opportunity to deliver care, with many programs continuing to offer these models. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to explore patients' perceptions of virtual models of either hybrid (combining center-based and virtual) or virtual-only CR since the pandemic. METHODS Men and women who chose to participate in hybrid or virtual CR models between January 2022 and January 2023 were invited to attend 1 of 8 focus group sessions. Focus groups were conducted online until thematic saturation was reached. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Twenty-three patients (48% female; 83% attending hybrid CR) participated in the study. Analysis revealed 12 overarching themes associated with the CR patient journey: pre-CR, namely, (1) importance of endorsement from healthcare providers and (2) need for education/communication while waiting for program initiation; during CR, namely, (3) preference for class composition/structure, (4) need to enhance peer support in the virtual environment, (5) convenience and concerns with virtual sessions, (6) necessity of on-site sessions, (7) safety of the exercise prescription, (8) requirement/obligation for allied health offerings, (9) satisfaction with virtual education, and (10) use of technology to facilitate CR participation; and post-CR, namely, (11) acknowledgment of program completion and (12) need for support/education after program graduation. CONCLUSIONS Patients require ongoing support from time of referral to beyond CR program completion. Physical, psychosocial, nutritional, and educational supports are needed. Perceptions expressed by patients related to the program model are modifiable, and strategies to address these perceptions should be explored.
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Tuesta M, Alvarez C, Pedemonte O, Araneda OF, Manríquez-Villarroel P, Berthelon P, Reyes A. Average and Interindividual Effects to a Comprehensive Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 20:261. [PMID: 36612584 PMCID: PMC9819899 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Background: To describe the average effects and the interindividual variability after a comprehensive outpatient cardiovascular rehabilitation (CCR) program using concurrent exercise training prescribed according to cardiovascular risk stratification on cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), anthropometric/body composition, quality of life and emotional health in patients of four cardiovascular disease profiles. Methods: CRF, anthropometric/body composition, quality of life, and emotional health were measured before and after a CCR and analyzed in heart valve surgery (HVS), heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), post-acute myocardial infarction (post-AMI), and in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. Twenty, twenty-four, and thirty-two exercise sessions were prescribed according to mild, moderate, and severe baseline cardiovascular risk, respectively. In addition to concurrent exercise training, nutritional counseling, psychological support, and lifestyle education programs were performed. Results: The main outcomes by delta changes comparisons (Δ) revealed no significant differences at anthropometric/body composition as ΔBody fat decreases (HVS Δ−1.1, HFrEF Δ−1.0, post-AMI Δ−1.4, CAD Δ−1.2 kg) and ΔSkeletal muscle mass increases (HVS Δ+1.4, HFrEF Δ+0.8, post-AMI Δ+0.9, CAD Δ+0.9 kg), and CRF performance as ΔVO2peak increases (HVS Δ+4.3, HFrEF Δ+4.8, post-AMI Δ+4.1, CAD Δ+5.1 mL/kg/min) outcomes among HVS, HFrEF, post-AMI, and CAD (p > 0.05). Secondary outcomes showed significant pre-post delta changes in METs (HVS Δ+1.8, HFrEF Δ+0.7, post-AMI Δ+1.4, CAD Δ+1.4), and maximal O2pulse (HVS Δ+3.1, post-AMI Δ+2.1, CAD Δ+1.9). In addition, quality of life had a significant improvement in physical functioning (HVS Δ+17.0, HFrEF Δ+12.1, post-AMI Δ+9.8, CAD Δ+11.2), physical role (HVS Δ+28.4, HFrEF Δ+26.8, post-AMI Δ+25.6, CAD Δ+25.3), vitality (HVS Δ+18.4, HFrEF Δ+14.3, post-AMI Δ+14.2, CAD Δ+10.6) and social functioning (HVS Δ+20.4, HFrEF Δ+25.3, post-AMI Δ+20.4, CAD Δ+14.8) in all cardiovascular disease. For anxiety (HVS Δ−3.6, HFrEF Δ−2.3, post-AMI Δ−3.0, CAD Δ−3.1) and depression (HVS Δ−2.8, HFrEF Δ−3.4, post-AMI Δ−3.2, CAD Δ−2.3) significant changes were also observed. Conclusions: A CCR program that prescribes the number of exercise sessions using a cardiovascular risk stratification improves CRF, QoL, and emotional health, and the average results show a wide interindividual variability (~25% of non-responders) in this sample of four CVD profile of patients.
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- Marcelo Tuesta
- Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7591538, Chile
- Laboratory of Cardiorespiratory Physiology, Center of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, Dr. Jorge Kaplan Meyer Foundation, Viña del Mar 2520605, Chile
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- Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7591538, Chile
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- Laboratory of Cardiorespiratory Physiology, Center of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, Dr. Jorge Kaplan Meyer Foundation, Viña del Mar 2520605, Chile
- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Hospital Dr. Gustavo Fricke, Viña del Mar 2570017, Chile
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- Laboratory of Integrative Physiology of Biomechanics and Physiology of Effort (LIBFE), Faculty of Medicine, Kinesiology School, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago 7620086, Chile
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- Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Hospital Dr. Gustavo Fricke, Viña del Mar 2570017, Chile
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- Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7591538, Chile
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Hincz J, Sterliński M, Kostrzewa D, Dąbrowski R, Smolis-Bąk E. Cluster Analysis to Distinguish Patients Most Likely to Benefit from Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation-A Prospective, Multicenter Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11000. [PMID: 36078711 PMCID: PMC9518514 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191711000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Offering cardiac rehabilitation to people who can benefit most could improve the outcomes in the context of limited availability. We used cluster analysis to distinguish three patient groups based on clinical and laboratory variables and then compared the outcomes of 6-month outpatient cardiac rehabilitation between these groups. The outcomes included blood pressure, blood lipids, fasting blood glucose, and uric acid concertation in serum. Group 1 consisted primarily of men with obesity, increased blood pressure, favourable lipid profiles and increased fasting glucose. Group 2 consisted of men or women with normal weight, normal blood pressure, favourable lipid profiles, and normal fasting glucose. Group 3 consisted primarily of women with overweight, normal blood pressure, unfavourable lipid profiles, and normal fasting glucose. After 6 months of cardiac rehabilitation, blood lipids improved in group 3, whereas blood pressure improved in groups 1 and 3, but the outcomes did not change significantly in group 2. We did not see any effect of cardiac rehabilitation on fasting blood glucose and serum uric acid concentration in any group. Concentrations of glucose and uric acid did not change significantly in any group. In conclusion, an adequate selection of patients should maximise the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation.
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- Jacek Hincz
- Medical Projects Department, COPERNICUS Healthcare Entity, 80-803 Gdansk, Poland
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- First Department of Cardiac Arrhythmias, National Institute of Cardiology, 04-628 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Rehabilitation, National Institute of Cardiology, 04-628 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Rehabilitation, National Institute of Cardiology, 04-628 Warsaw, Poland
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Vanzella LM, Rouse V, Ajwani F, Deilami N, Pokosh M, Oh P, Ghisi GLDM. Barriers and facilitators to participant adherence of dietary recommendations within comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programmes: a systematic review. Public Health Nutr 2021; 24:4823-4839. [PMID: 34344495 PMCID: PMC11082819 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980021002962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify individual-, provider- and system/environmental-level barriers and facilitators affecting cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participants' adherence to dietary recommendations. DESIGN A systematic review of the medical literature was conducted. Six databases were searched from inception through March 2021: APA PsycInfo, CINAHL, Embase, Emcare, Medline and PubMed. Only those studies referring to barriers and facilitators reported by CR participants were considered. Pilot and case report studies, non-peer-reviewed literature and studies published in a language other than English, Portuguese or Spanish were excluded. RESULTS Data were extracted and analysed on the basis of individual-, provider- and system/environmental-level factors. Of 2083 initial citations, sixteen studies were included, with nine being qualitative and seven observational in design. From these, ten multi-level barriers and seven multi-level facilitators were identified. Dietary recommendations included developing healthy eating habits, transitioning to vegetarian-rich diets and increasing fish oil and n-3 intake. Only one study reported on all of the nutrition education programme factors recommended by the Workgroup for Intervention Development and Evaluation Research. CONCLUSION To the best of our knowledge, this review is the first to summarise specific barriers and facilitators to recommendation adherence among CR participants. Few of the studies offered any conclusions regarding programme design that could facilitate improved dietary adherence practices. Future studies should aim to explore patient perspectives on the nutritional patterns and recommendations outlined in the Mediterranean Diet, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet, Vegetarian or Vegan diets and the Portfolio Diet.
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- Lais Manata Vanzella
- São Paulo State University, School of Technology and Sciences, Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, University Health Network, 347 Rumsey Road, Toronto, ONM4G 2R6, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, University Health Network, 347 Rumsey Road, Toronto, ONM4G 2R6, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, University Health Network, 347 Rumsey Road, Toronto, ONM4G 2R6, Canada
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- Library and Information Services, University Health Network, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, University Health Network, 347 Rumsey Road, Toronto, ONM4G 2R6, Canada
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, University Health Network, 347 Rumsey Road, Toronto, ONM4G 2R6, Canada
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