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Michelsen HÖ, Lidin M, Bäck M, Duncan TS, Ekman B, Hagström E, Hägglund M, Lindahl B, Schlyter M, Leósdóttir M. The effect of audit and feedback and implementation support on guideline adherence and patient outcomes in cardiac rehabilitation: a study protocol for an open-label cluster-randomized effectiveness-implementation hybrid trial. Implement Sci 2024; 19:35. [PMID: 38790045 DOI: 10.1186/s13012-024-01366-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Providing secondary prevention through structured and comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programmes to patients after a myocardial infarction (MI) reduces mortality and morbidity and improves health-related quality of life. Cardiac rehabilitation has the highest recommendation in current guidelines. While treatment target attainment rates at Swedish cardiac rehabilitation centres is among the highest in Europe, there are considerable differences in service delivery and variations in patient-level outcomes between centres. In this trial, we aim to study whether centre-level guideline adherence and patient-level outcomes across Swedish cardiac rehabilitation centres can be improved through a) regular audit and feedback of cardiac rehabilitation structure and processes through a national quality registry and b) supporting cardiac rehabilitation centres in implementing guidelines on secondary prevention. Furthermore, we aim to evaluate the implementation process and costs. METHODS The study is an open-label cluster-randomized effectiveness-implementation hybrid trial including all 78 cardiac rehabilitation centres (attending to approximately 10 000 MI patients/year) that report to the SWEDEHEART registry. The centres will be randomized 1:1:1 to three clusters: 1) reporting cardiac rehabilitation structure and process variables to SWEDEHEART every six months (audit intervention) and being offered implementation support to implement guidelines on secondary prevention (implementation support intervention); 2) audit intervention only; or 3) no intervention offered. Baseline cardiac rehabilitation structure and process variables will be collected. The primary outcome is an adherence score measuring centre-level adherence to secondary prevention guidelines. Secondary outcomes include patient-level secondary prevention risk factor goal attainment at one-year after MI and major adverse coronary outcomes for up to five-years post-MI. Implementation outcomes include barriers and facilitators to guideline adherence evaluated using semi-structured focus-group interviews and relevant questionnaires, as well as costs and cost-effectiveness assessed by a comparative health economic evaluation. DISCUSSION Optimizing cardiac rehabilitation centres' delivery of services to meet standards set in guidelines may lead to improvement in cardiovascular risk factors, including lifestyle factors, and ultimately a decrease in morbidity and mortality after MI. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov. Identifier: NCT05889416 . Registered 2023-03-23.
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Affiliation(s)
- Halldóra Ögmundsdóttir Michelsen
- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
- Department of Emergency medicine and Geriatrics, Helsingborg Hospital, Helsingborg, Sweden.
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- Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Cardiology, Heart, Vascular and Neuro Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Unit of Physiotherapy, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Uppsala Clinical Research Centre, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Uppsala Clinical Research Centre, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Cardiology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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Freene N, Carroll SJ, Flynn A, Bowen S, Holley R, Rodway K, Niyonsenga T, Davey R. Activity counseling early postelective percutaneous coronary intervention (ACE-PCI): Mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e1963. [PMID: 38505683 PMCID: PMC10948586 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Background Physical activity (PA) levels of people with coronary heart disease are low in the first 30 days after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), increasing the risk of recurrent cardiac events. Following PCI, PA counseling delivered by a physiotherapist before discharge may increase the PA levels of patients. Preliminary work is required to determine the effects of the counseling session compared to usual care. Objectives To investigate the feasibility and potential efficacy of a brief physiotherapist-led PA counseling session immediately after an elective PCI compared to usual care for improved PA early post-PCI. Methods Using concealed allocation and blinded assessments, eligible participants (n = 30) were randomized to a physiotherapist-led PA counseling session (30 min) or usual care (nurse-led PA advice < 5 min). The primary outcome was daily minutes of moderate-to-vigorous PA (accelerometry; 3 weeks). Secondary outcomes included cardiac rehabilitation intention, anxiety and depression levels (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), and quality-of-life (MacNew questionnaire). Recruitment, retention, and attrition were assessed for feasibility. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 13 participants to determine intervention acceptability, and barriers and enablers to PA. Results Between and within-group comparisons were not significant in intention-to-treat analyses. All feasibility criteria were met except for retention and attrition of participants. At 3 weeks, only 25% of participants were planning to attend cardiac rehabilitation, with no between-group differences. Increased PA at 3 weeks was associated with participants that were younger, without other chronic disease,s and more active immediately following discharge. Interviews revealed personal, environmental, and program-based themes for barriers and enablers to PA. Conclusions A physiotherapist-led PA counseling session may not improve PA levels early post-elective PCI compared to very brief PA advice delivered by nurses. A larger multicentre randomized controlled trial is feasible with minor modifications to participant follow-up. Further research is required.
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- Nicole Freene
- Department of PhysiotherapyUniversity of CanberraBruceAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
- Health Research InstituteUniversity of CanberraBruceAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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- Health Research InstituteUniversity of CanberraBruceAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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- Department of PhysiotherapyUniversity of CanberraBruceAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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- National Capital Private HospitalGarranAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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- National Capital Private HospitalGarranAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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- National Capital Private HospitalGarranAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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- Health Research InstituteUniversity of CanberraBruceAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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- Health Research InstituteUniversity of CanberraBruceAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralia
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Wittboldt S, Leosdottir M, Ravn Fischer A, Ekman B, Bäck M. Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation after acute myocardial infarction in Sweden - standards, costs, and adherence to European guidelines (The Perfect-CR study). Physiother Theory Pract 2024; 40:366-376. [PMID: 36047009 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2114052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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AIMS Information on standards including structure- and process-based metrics and how exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (EBCR) is delivered in relation to guidelines is lacking. The aims of the study were to evaluate standards and adherence to guidelines at Swedish CR centers and to conduct a cost analysis of the physiotherapy-related activities of EBCR. METHODS AND RESULTS EBCR standards at all 78 CR centers in Sweden in 2016 were surveyed. The questions were based on guideline-recommended core components of EBCR for patients after a myocardial infarction (MI). The cost analysis included the identification, quantification, and valuation of EBCR-related cost items. Patients were offered a pre-discharge consultation with a physiotherapist at n = 61, 78% of the centers. A pre-exercise screening visit was routinely offered at n = 64, 82% of the centers, at which a test of aerobic capacity was offered in n = 58, 91% of cases, most often as a cycle ergometer exercise test n = 55, 86%. A post-exercise assessment was offered at n = 44, 56% of the centers, with a functional test performed at n = 30, 68%. Almost all the centers n = 76, 97% offered supervised EBCR programs. The total cost of delivering physiotherapy-related activities of EBCR according to guidelines was approximately 437 euro (4,371 SEK) per patient. Delivering EBCR to one MI patient required 11.25 hours of physiotherapy time. CONCLUSION While the overall quality of EBCR programs in Sweden is high, there are several areas of potential improvement to reach the recommended European standards across all centers. To improve the quality of EBCR, further compliance with guidelines is warranted.
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- Susanna Wittboldt
- Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Leosdottir M, Bäck M, Dahlbom L, Ekström M, Lindahl B, Hagström E. Cohort profile: Data standards for cardiac rehabilitation structure and processes for the SWEDEHEART cardiac rehabilitation (SWEDEHEART-CR) registry. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0293840. [PMID: 37922288 PMCID: PMC10624275 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/05/2023] Open
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Data standards for quality registries should be evidence-based and follow guideline recommendations. To optimally monitor quality of care, not only patient-level variables, but also centre-level variables need to be included. Here we describe the development of variables to audit the structure and processes in cardiac rehabilitation for patients after myocardial infarction, and the resulting data standards to be implemented in the Swedish quality registry for cardiac disease, SWEDEHEART. The methodology used for the development of international clinical data standards for the European Unified Registries for Heart Care Evaluation and Randomised Trials (EuroHeart) was followed. Based on national guidelines for secondary prevention, candidate variables were prepared, after which a multiprofessional expert group on cardiac rehabilitation selected key variables and assured face validity. An external reference group had the role of peer reviewing, ascertaining content validity and test-retest reliability. The process has resulted in 30 data standards to be introduced into the SWEDEHEART cardiac rehabilitation registry and administered on centre-level biannually. The data standards include measures of human resources, centre requirements and process-based metrics. Including registry variables which audit centre-level structure and processes is essential to improve benchmarking and standardize monitoring of quality of care, covering both services provided and patient outcomes.
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- Margret Leosdottir
- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Cardiology, Skane University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Bollnäs Hospital, Bollnäs, Sweden
- Uppsala Clinical Research Centre, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Uppsala Clinical Research Centre, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Uppsala Clinical Research Centre, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Leosdottir M, Hagstrom E, Hadziosmanovic N, Norhammar A, Lindahl B, Hambraeus K, Jernberg T, Bäck M. Temporal trends in cardiovascular risk factors, lifestyle and secondary preventive medication for patients with myocardial infarction attending cardiac rehabilitation in Sweden 2006-2019: a registry-based cohort study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e069770. [PMID: 37173109 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Registries have been highlighted as means to improve quality of care. Here, we describe temporal trends in risk factors, lifestyle and preventive medication for patients after myocardial infarction (MI) registered in the quality registry Swedish Web-system for Enhancement and Development of Evidence-based care in Heart disease Evaluated According to Recommended Therapies (SWEDEHEART). DESIGN A registry-based cohort study. SETTING All coronary care units and cardiac rehabilitation (CR) centres in Sweden. PARTICIPANTS Patients attending a CR visit at 1-year post-MI 2006-2019 were included (n=81 363, 18-74 years, 74.7% men). OUTCOME MEASURES Outcome measures at 1-year follow-up included blood pressure (BP) <140/90 mm Hg, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C)<1.8 mmol/L, persistent smoking, overweight/obesity, central obesity, diabetes prevalence, inadequate physical activity, and prescription of secondary preventive medication. Descriptive statistics and testing for trends were applied. RESULTS The proportion of patients attaining the targets for BP<140/90 mmHg increased from 65.2% (2006) to 86.0% (2019), and LDL-C<1.8 mmol/L from 29.8% (2006) to 66.9% (2019, p<0.0001 both). While smoking at the time of MI decreased (32.0% to 26.5%, p<0.0001), persistent smoking at 1 year was unchanged (42.8% to 43.2%, p=0.672) as was the prevalence of overweight/obesity (71.9% to 72.9%, p=0.559). Central obesity (50.5% to 57.0%), diabetes (18.2% to 27.2%) and patients reporting inadequate levels of physical activity (57.0% to 61.5%) increased (p<0.0001 for all). From 2007, >90.0% of patients were prescribed statins and approximately 98% antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant therapy. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin receptor blocker prescription increased from 68.7% (2006) to 80.2% (2019, p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS While little change was observed for persistent smoking and overweight/obesity, large improvements were observed for LDL-C and BP target achievements and prescription of preventive medication for Swedish patients after MI 2006-2019. Compared with published results from patients with coronary artery disease in Europe during the same period, these improvements were considerably larger. Continuous auditing and open comparisons of CR outcomes might possibly explain some of the observed improvements and differences.
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- Margret Leosdottir
- Department of Cardiology, Skane University Hospital, Malmo, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmo, Lund University, Malmo, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine Solna, Cardiology Unit, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Capio Sankt Gorans Sjukhus, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy, Linkoping University, Linkoping, Sweden
- Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Bäck M, Leosdottir M, Ekström M, Hambraeus K, Ravn-Fischer A, Öberg B, Östlund O, James S. The remote exercise SWEDEHEART study-Rationale and design of a multicenter registry-based cluster randomized crossover clinical trial (RRCT). Am Heart J 2023; 262:110-118. [PMID: 37105430 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2023.04.014] [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] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite proven benefits of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (EBCR), few patients with myocardial infarction (MI) participate in and complete these programs. STUDY DESIGN AND OBJECTIVES The Remote Exercise SWEDEHEART study is a large multicenter registry-based cluster randomized crossover clinical trial with a planned enrollment of 1500 patients with a recent MI. Patients at intervention centers will be offered supervised EBCR, either delivered remotely, center-based or as a combination of both modes, as self-preferred choice. At control centers, patients will be offered supervised center-based EBCR, only. The duration of each time period (intervention/control) for each center will be 15 months and then cross-over occurs. The primary aim is to evaluate if remotely delivered EBCR, offered as an alternative to center-based EBCR, can increase participation in EBCR sessions. The proportion completers in each group will be presented in a supportive responder analysis. The key secondary aim is to investigate if remote EBCR is as least as effective as center-based EBCR, in terms of physical fitness and patient-reported outcome measures. Follow-up of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular- and all-cause mortality, recurrent hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome, heart failure hospitalization, stroke, and coronary revascularization) will be performed at 1 and 3 years. Safety monitoring of serious adverse events will be registered, and a cost-effectiveness analysis will be conducted to estimate the cost per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) associated with the intervention compared with control. CONCLUSIONS The cluster randomized crossover clinical trial Remote Exercise SWEDEHEART study is evaluating if participation in EBCR sessions can be increased, which may contribute to health benefits both on a group level and for individual patients including a more equal access to health care. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT04260958).
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- Maria Bäck
- Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Department of Cardiology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden; Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Andreae C, Tingström P, Nilsson S, Jaarsma T, Karlsson N, Kärner Köhler A. Does problem-based learning improve patient empowerment and cardiac risk factors in patients with coronary heart disease in a Swedish primary care setting? A long-term prospective, randomised, parallel single randomised trial (COR-PRIM). BMJ Open 2023; 13:e065230. [PMID: 36828650 PMCID: PMC9972427 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate long-term effects of a 1-year problem-based learning (PBL) on self-management and cardiac risk factors in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). DESIGN A prospective, randomised, parallel single centre trial. SETTINGS Primary care settings in Sweden. PARTICIPANTS 157 patients with stable CHD completed the study. Subjects with reading and writing impairments, mental illness or expected survival less than 1 year were excluded. INTERVENTION Participants were randomised and assigned to receive either PBL (intervention) or home-sent patient information (control group). In this study, participants were followed up at baseline, 1, 3 and 5 years. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOMES Primary outcome was patient empowerment (Swedish Coronary Empowerment Scale, SWE-CES) and secondary outcomes General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), self-rated health status (EQ-VAS), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), body mass index (BMI), weight and smoking. Outcomes were adjusted for sociodemographic factors. RESULTS The PBL intervention group resulted in a significant improved change in SWE-CES over the 5-year period (mean (M), 39.39; 95% CI 37.88 to 40.89) compared with the baseline (M 36.54; 95% CI 35.40 to 37.66). PBL intervention group increased HDL-C level (M 1.39; 95% CI 1.28 to 1.50) compared with baseline (M 1.24; 95% CI 1.15 to 1.33) and for EQ-VAS (M 77.33; 95% CI 73.21 to 81.45) compared with baseline (M 68.13; 95% CI 63.66 to 72.59) while these outcomes remained unchanged in the control group. There were no significant differences in BMI, weight or scores on GSES, neither between nor within groups over time. The overall proportion of smokers was significantly higher in the control group than in the experimental group. CONCLUSION One-year PBL intervention had positive effect on patient empowerment, health status and HDL-C at a 5-year follow-up compared with the control group. PBL education aiming to improve patient empowerment in cardiac rehabilitation should account for sociodemographic factors. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT01462799.
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- Christina Andreae
- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Centre for Clinical Research Sörmland, Uppsala University, Eskilstuna, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Primary Health Care Center Vikbolandet, Region Östergötland, Vikbolandet, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Julius Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Michelsen HÖ, Henriksson P, Wallert J, Bäck M, Sjölin I, Schlyter M, Hagström E, Kiessling A, Held C, Hag E, Nilsson L, Schiopu A, Zaman MJ, Leosdottir M. Organizational and patient-level predictors for attaining key risk factor targets in cardiac rehabilitation after myocardial infarction: The Perfect-CR study. Int J Cardiol 2023; 371:40-48. [PMID: 36089158 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2022.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Benefits of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programme components on attaining risk factor targets post-myocardial infarction (MI) and their predictive strength relative to patient characteristics remain unclear. We aimed to identify organizational and patient-level predictors of risk factor target attainment at one-year post-MI. METHODS In this observational study data on CR organization at 78 Swedish CR centres was collected and merged with patient-level registry data (n = 7549). Orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis identified predictors (Variables of Importance for the Projection (VIP) values >0.8) of attaining low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) <1.8 mmol/L, blood pressure (BP) <140/90 mmHg and smoking abstinence. RESULTS The strongest predictors (VIP [95% CI]) for attaining LDL-C and BP targets were offering psychosocial management (2.14 [1.78-2.50]; 2.45 [1.91-2.99]), having a psychologist in the CR team (1.62 [1.36-1.87]; 2.05 [1.67-2.44]), extended opening hours (2.13 [2.00-2.27]; 1.50 [0.91-2.10]), adequate facilities (1.54 [0.91-2.18]; 1.89 [1.38-2.40]), and having a medical director (1.70 [0.91-2.48]; 1.46 [1.04-1.88]). The strongest patient-level predictors of attaining LDL-C and/or BP targets were low baseline LDL-C (3.95 [3.39-4.51]) and having no history of hypertension (2.93 [2.60-3.26]), respectively, followed by exercise-based CR participation (1.38 [0.66-2.10]; 1.46 [1.14-1.78]). For smoking abstinence, the strongest organizational predictor was varenicline being prescribed by CR physicians (1.88 [0.95-2.80]) and patient-level predictors were participation in exercise-based CR (2.47 [2.07-2.88]) and group education (1.92 [1.43-2-42]), and no cardiovascular disease history (2.13 [1.78-2.48]). CONCLUSIONS We identified multiple CR organizational and patient-level predictors of attaining risk factor targets post-MI. These results may influence the future design of comprehensive CR programmes.
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- Halldora Ögmundsdottir Michelsen
- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Internal Medicine, Helsingborg Hospital, Helsingborg, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Sweden
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- Department of Occupational therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg, Sweden; Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology and Uppsala Clinical Research Centre, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology and Uppsala Clinical Research Centre, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Internal Medicine, County hospital Ryhov, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Department of Health Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Internal Medicine, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden; Department of Pathology, University of Medicine Pharmacy Sciences and Technology of Targu-Mures, Targu-Mures, Romania
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- Cardiac Centre, West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden; Department of Cardiology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
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Wang X, Xu L, Lee G, Song A, Shao J, Chen D, Zhang H, Chen H. Development of an integrated cardiac rehabilitation program to improve the adaptation level of patients after acute myocardial infarction. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1121563. [PMID: 37139361 PMCID: PMC10150700 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1121563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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Background Individual's adaptation following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and low attendance of whole-course cardiac rehabilitation (CR) are significant issues. For optimal health post AMI, an integrated CR program aiming at individual's adaptive behaviors is imperative for improving the CR efficiency and patients' outcomes. This study aims to develop theory-guided interventions to increase CR attendance and adaptation level of patients post-AMI. Methods This study was conducted in a tertiary hospital from July 2021 to September 2022 in Shanghai China. Guided by the theory of adaptation to chronic illness (ACI theory), the study followed the Intervention mapping (IM) framework to develop the interventions for CR program. Four phases included: (1) needs assessment of patients and facilitators using a cross-sectional study and semi-structured, in-depth interviews, (2) identification of implementation outcomes and performance objectives, (3) selection of theoretical methods to explain the mechanism of patients' adaptive behaviors and to use for behavior change, and (4) development of implementation protocol from the results of the previous phases. Results A total of 226 AMI patient-caregivers paired samples were eligible for the data analysis, 30 AMI patients participated in the qualitative inquiry, 16 experts in the CR field evaluated the implementation protocol, and 8 AMI patients commented on the practical interventions. Following the IM framework, an integrated cardiac rehabilitation program using mHealth strategies was developed for AMI patients to facilitate CR attendance and completion, to improve their adaptation level and health outcomes. Conclusion Using the IM framework and ACI theory, an integrated CR program was developed to help guide the behavior change and improve adaptation among AMI patients. The preliminary findings suggest that further intervention in enhancing the combination of three-stage CR is required. A feasibility study will be conducted to assess the acceptability and effectiveness of this generated CR intervention.
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- Xiyi Wang
- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
- *Correspondence: Xiyi Wang,
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Nursing, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Nursing, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Mazhar F, Hjemdahl P, Clase CM, Johnell K, Jernberg T, Carrero JJ. Lipid-lowering treatment intensity, persistence, adherence and goal attainment in patients with coronary heart disease. Am Heart J 2022; 251:78-90. [PMID: 35654163 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2022.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND To examine patterns of lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) use, and persistence and adherence among patients with coronary heart disease and their associations with lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goal attainment. METHODS Observational study among 26,768 patients who had suffered a myocardial infarction or had been revascularized in Stockholm during 2012 to 2018, and followed up through 2019. Outcomes included initiation of LLT, discontinuation, re-initiation, adherence to treatment and LDL-C goal attainment according to the European dyslipidaemia guidelines from 2011 and 2016 (mainly LDL-C <1.8 mmol/L). RESULTS 82% of patients commenced or continued LLT within 90 days after discharge. Of those, 71% were dispensed an LLT prescription within 30 days (62% of them for high-intensity LLT). High-intensity LLT prescribing increased over time, from 12% in 2012 to 78% in 2018. During a median follow-up of 3 (IQR 2-5) years 73% continued to fill prescriptions for a statin, 26.3% temporarily or permanently discontinued, and 0.5% changed to non-statin LLT. Only 1.3% discontinued statin treatment permanently. Throughout observation, about 80% of patients showed good statin adherence (proportion of days covered ≥80%). LDL-C target attainment was 52% the first year and <50% during subsequent years. LDL-C goal attainment was highest among patients receiving high-intensity statin treatment and showing good treatment adherence. CONCLUSION In secondary prevention for patients with established coronary heart disease, the proportion of LDL-C target attainment was low throughout the time period of the study, despite increasing use of high-intensity LLT and good treatment persistence and adherence.
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- Faizan Mazhar
- Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Medicine Solna, Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Karolinska Institute and Clinical Pharmacology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine and Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd University Hospital (T.J.), Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd University Hospital (T.J.), Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Pogosova NV. [The importance of cardiorehabilitation in the era of modern treatment of cardio-vascular diseases]. KARDIOLOGIIA 2022; 62:3-11. [PMID: 35569158 DOI: 10.18087/cardio.2022.4.n2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has a class IA indication in international and national guidelines as an intervention with proven efficacy for decreasing cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in various categories of cardiological patients. However, CR is one of the least used current technologies for the treatment of patients with cardiovascular diseases worldwide. This article presents the state of the CR problem during the epoch of high-tech treatments of cardiovascular diseases; the prevalence of using CR in various countries; traditional and new methodological approaches, including telemedicine; and clinical and prognostic effects of CR in various categories of patients with cardiovascular diseases.
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- N V Pogosova
- National Medical Research Center of Cardiology, Moscow
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Ögmundsdóttir Michelsen H, Sjölin I, Bäck M, Gonzalez Garcia M, Olsson A, Sandberg C, Schiopu A, Leósdóttir M. Effect of a Lifestyle-Focused Web-Based Application on Risk Factor Management in Patients Who Have Had a Myocardial Infarction: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e25224. [PMID: 35357316 PMCID: PMC9015765 DOI: 10.2196/25224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background Cardiac rehabilitation is central in reducing mortality and morbidity after myocardial infarction. However, the fulfillment of guideline-recommended cardiac rehabilitation targets is unsatisfactory. eHealth offers new possibilities to improve clinical care. Objective This study aims to assess the effect of a web-based application designed to support adherence to lifestyle advice and self-control of risk factors (intervention) in addition to center-based cardiac rehabilitation, compared with cardiac rehabilitation only (usual care). Methods All 150 patients participated in cardiac rehabilitation. Patients randomized to the intervention group (n=101) received access to the application for 25 weeks where information about lifestyle (eg, diet and physical activity), risk factors (eg, weight and blood pressure [BP]), and symptoms could be registered. The software provided feedback and lifestyle advice. The primary outcome was a change in submaximal exercise capacity (Watts [W]) between follow-up visits. Secondary outcomes included changes in modifiable risk factors between baseline and follow-up visits and uptake and adherence to the application. Regression analysis was used, adjusting for relevant baseline variables. Results There was a nonsignificant trend toward a larger change in exercise capacity in the intervention group (n=66) compared with the usual care group (n=40; +14.4, SD 19.0 W, vs +10.3, SD 16.1 W; P=.22). Patients in the intervention group achieved significantly larger BP reduction compared with usual care patients at 2 weeks (systolic −27.7 vs −16.4 mm Hg; P=.006) and at 6 to 10 weeks (systolic −25.3 vs −16.4 mm Hg; P=.02, and diastolic −13.4 vs −9.1 mm Hg; P=.05). A healthy diet index score improved significantly more between baseline and the 2-week follow-up in the intervention group (+2.3 vs +1.4 points; P=.05), mostly owing to an increase in the consumption of fish and fruit. At 6 to 10 weeks, 64% (14/22) versus 46% (5/11) of smokers in the intervention versus usual care groups had quit smoking, and at 12 to 14 months, the respective percentages were 55% (12/22) versus 36% (4/11). However, the number of smokers in the study was low (33/149, 21.9%), and the differences were nonsignificant. Attendance in cardiac rehabilitation was high, with 96% (96/100) of patients in the intervention group and 98% (48/49) of patients receiving usual care only attending 12- to 14-month follow-up. Uptake (logging data in the application at least once) was 86.1% (87/101). Adherence (logging data at least twice weekly) was 91% (79/87) in week 1 and 56% (49/87) in week 25. Conclusions Complementing cardiac rehabilitation with a web-based application improved BP and dietary habits during the first months after myocardial infarction. A nonsignificant tendency toward better exercise capacity and higher smoking cessation rates was observed. Although the study group was small, these positive trends support further development of eHealth in cardiac rehabilitation. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03260582; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03260582 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.1186/s13063-018-3118-1
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- Halldóra Ögmundsdóttir Michelsen
- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Department of Internal Medicine, Helsingborg Hospital, Helsingborg, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Skane University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Unit of Physiotherapy, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.,Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.,Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.,Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Department of Internal Medicine, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Department of Cardiology, Skane University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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De Bacquer D, Astin F, Kotseva K, Pogosova N, De Smedt D, De Backer G, Rydén L, Wood D, Jennings C. Poor adherence to lifestyle recommendations in patients with coronary heart disease: results from the EUROASPIRE surveys. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2021; 29:383-395. [PMID: 34293121 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwab115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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AIMS Despite the high use of cardioprotective medications, the risk factor control in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) is still inadequate. Guidelines identify healthy lifestyles as equally important in secondary prevention as pharmacotherapy. Here, we describe reasons for poor lifestyle adherence from the patient's perspective. METHODS AND RESULTS In the EUROASPIRE IV and V surveys, 16 259 CHD patients were examined and interviewed during a study visit ≥6 months after hospital discharge. Data gathering was fully standardized. The Brief Illness Perception questionnaire was completed by a subsample of 2379 patients. Half of those who were smoking prior to hospital admission, were still smoking; 37% of current smokers had not attempted to quit and 51% was not considering to do so. The prevalence of obesity was 38%. Half of obese patients tried to lose weight in the past month and 61% considered weight loss in the following month. In relation to physical activity, 40% was on target with half of patients trying to do more everyday activities. Less than half had the intention to engage in planned exercise. Only 29% of all patients was at goal for all three lifestyle factors. The number of adverse lifestyles was strongly related to the way patients perceive their illness as threatening. Lifestyle modifications were more successful in those having participated in a cardiac rehabilitation and prevention programme. Patients indicated lack of self-confidence as the main barrier to change their unhealthy behaviour. CONCLUSION Modern secondary prevention programmes should target behavioural change in all patients with adverse lifestyles.
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- Dirk De Bacquer
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10-6K3, entrance 42, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Centre for Applied Research in Health, University of Huddersfield and Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Huddersfield, UK
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- National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.,Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- National Medical Research Centre of Cardiology, Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10-6K3, entrance 42, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10-6K3, entrance 42, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Medicine, Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.,National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.,Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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Halasz G, Piepoli MF. Editors' introduction: focus on cardiovascular rehabilitation. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2021; 28:457-459. [PMID: 33930143 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwab069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Geza Halasz
- Cardiac Unit, G. da Saliceto Hospital, AUSL Piacenza and University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Cardiac Unit, G. da Saliceto Hospital, AUSL Piacenza and University of Parma, Parma, Italy.,Institute of Life Sciences, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy
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Blöndal M, Ainla T, Eha J, Lõiveke P, Marandi T, Saar A, Veldre G, Edfors R, Lewinter C, Jernberg T, Jortveit J, Halvorsen S, Becker D, Csanádi Z, Ferenci T, Andréka P, Jánosi A. Comparison of management and outcomes of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients in Estonia, Hungary, Norway and Sweden according to national ongoing registries. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. QUALITY OF CARE & CLINICAL OUTCOMES 2021; 8:307-314. [PMID: 33710273 DOI: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcaa098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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AIM Describe the characteristics, management and outcomes of hospitalized ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients according to national ongoing myocardial infarction registries in Estonia, Hungary, Norway and Sweden. METHODS AND RESULTS Country-level aggregated data was used to study baseline characteristics, use of in-hospital procedures, medications at discharge, in-hospital complications, 30-day and 1-year mortality for all patients admitted with STEMI during 2014-2017 using data from EMIR (Estonia; n = 4584), HUMIR (Hungary; n = 23685), NORMI (Norway; n = 12414, data for 2013-2016) and SWEDEHEART (Sweden; n = 23342). Estonia and Hungary had a higher proportion of women, patients with hypertension, diabetes and peripheral artery disease compared to Norway and Sweden. Rates of reperfusion varied from 75.7% in Estonia to 84.0% in Sweden. Rates of recommendation of discharge medications were generally high and similar. However, Estonia demonstrated the lowest rates of dual antiplatelet therapy (78.1%) and statins (86.5%). Norway had the lowest rates of beta-blockers (80.5%) and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin II receptor blockers (61.5%). The 30-day mortality rates ranged between 9.9-13.4% remaining lowest in Sweden. 1-year mortality rates ranged from 14.8% in Sweden and 16.0% in Norway to 20.6% in Hungary and 21.1% in Estonia. Age-adjusted lethality rates were highest for Hungary and lowest for Sweden. CONCLUSION This inter-country comparison of data from four national ongoing European registries provide new insights into the risk factors, management and outcomes of patients with STEMI. There are several possible reasons for the findings, including coverage of the registries and variability of baseline-characteristics' definitions that need to be further explored.
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- Mai Blöndal
- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia.,Heart Clinic, Tartu University Hospital, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia.,Centre of Cardiology, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia.,Heart Clinic, Tartu University Hospital, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia.,Centre of Cardiology, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Tartu, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia.,Centre of Cardiology, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419, Tallinn, Estonia.,Quality Department, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Centre of Cardiology, North Estonia Medical Centre, 19 J. Sütiste Street, 13419, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Estonian Myocardial Infarction Registry, Tartu University Hospital, 8 L. Puusepa Street, 51014, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Bayer AB, Solna, Sweden
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- Heart and Vascular Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Sorlandet Hospital, Box 783, Stoa 4809, Arendal, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål Hospital, PB 4956, Nydalen, 0424, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Cardiology, University of Oslo, OUS HF Rikshospitalet, PB 4950, Nydalen, 0424, Oslo, Norway
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- Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center, 9 Gaál József street, Budapest, Hungary
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- University of Debrecen, Cardiology and Heart Surgery Clinic, 22 Móricz Zsigmond street, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Obuda University, John von Neumann Faculty of Informatics, Applied Informatics Institute, Physiological Controls Group, Becsi ut 96/B, 1034, Budapest, Hungary
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- Gottsegen National Institute of Cardiology, Hungarian Myocardial Infarction Registry, 29 Haller street, 1096, Budapest, Hungary
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- Gottsegen National Institute of Cardiology, Hungarian Myocardial Infarction Registry, 29 Haller street, 1096, Budapest, Hungary
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Ek A, Ekblom Ö, Ekström M, Börjesson M, Kallings LV. The gap between stated importance of and clinical work in promoting healthy lifestyle habits by healthcare professionals in a Swedish hospital setting: A cross-sectional survey. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2021; 29:385-394. [PMID: 32671934 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The objective of this study was to explore the stated importance of promoting healthy lifestyle habits (alcohol, eating habits, physical activity and tobacco) by healthcare professionals, and to what extent these attitudes were translated into clinical work. In 2014, healthcare professionals (n = 251) from cardiology departments in two hospitals in Stockholm, Sweden, participated in a cross-sectional descriptive questionnaire-based survey. The questionnaire included topics regarding stated importance and clinical work undertaken to promote healthy lifestyle habits. Personal and organisational factors of potential importance, expectations and future work were also explored. To analyse differences in stated importance and clinical work within and between lifestyle factors, comparisons of proportions were performed with 99% confidence intervals (CI). Relationships between stated importance and clinical work were investigated using logistic regression. The majority of healthcare professionals stated that it was 'very important' to promote healthy lifestyle habits among patients in general (69%-94%) and in their own clinical work (63%-80%). Despite this, always asking questions (18%-41%) or providing counselling (11%-23%) regarding lifestyle habits was reported to be rare. Overall, tobacco cessation was considered the most important behavioural change and was more often included in clinical work compared to promoting physical activity, healthy eating habits and limiting alcohol use. Clinical work was mainly influenced by to what extent the healthcare professional perceived clear organisational routines and objectives. In conclusion, we observed a gap between stated importance and clinical work in the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits among healthcare professionals. There were differences between lifestyle factors, indicating that work with tobacco cessation is the most established. Our results suggest that in order to promote patients' lifestyle habits in line with evidence-based guidelines, healthcare management should focus on and improve organisational routines and objectives.
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- Amanda Ek
- The Åstrand Laboratory of Work Physiology, The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden
- Functional Area Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Allied Health Professionals Function, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- The Åstrand Laboratory of Work Physiology, The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Medicine, Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy & Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Food, Nutrition and Sport Science, Center for Health and Performance, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- The Åstrand Laboratory of Work Physiology, The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden
- Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Hansen D, Rovelo Ruiz G, Coninx K. Computerized decision support for exercise prescription in cardiovascular rehabilitation: high hopes…but still a long way to go. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2020; 28:569-571. [PMID: 33624079 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwaa105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Dominique Hansen
- REVAL-Rehabilitation Research Center, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hasselt University, Agoralaan, Building A, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium.,Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa Hospital, Stadsomvaart 11, 3500 Hasselt, Belgium.,BIOMED-Biomedical Research Center, Hasselt University, Agoralaan, Building C, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- EDM-Expertise centre for Digital Media, Hasselt University, Wetenschapspark 2, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- EDM-Expertise centre for Digital Media, Hasselt University, Wetenschapspark 2, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
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Vromen T, Peek NB, Abu-Hanna A, Kornaat M, Kemps HM. A computerized decision support system did not improve personalization of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation according to latest recommendations. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2020; 28:572-580. [PMID: 33624044 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwaa066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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AIMS Recent studies showed that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (ECR) programmes are often not personalized to individual patient characteristics according to latest recommendations. This study investigates whether a computerized decision support (CDS) system based on latest recommendations and guidelines can improve personalization of ECR prescriptions. Pseudo-randomized intervention study. METHODS AND RESULTS Among participating Dutch cardiac rehabilitation centres, ECR programme characteristics of consecutive patients were recorded during 1 year. CDS was used during a randomly assigned 4-month period within this year. Primary outcome was concordance to latest recommendations in three phases (before, during, and after CDS) for 12 ECR programme characteristics. Secondary outcome was variation in training characteristics. We recruited ten Dutch CR centres and enrolled 2258 patients to the study. Overall concordance of ECR prescriptions was 59.9% in Phase 1, 62.1% in Phase 2 (P = 0.82), and 59.9% in Phase 3 (P = 0.56). Concordance varied from 0.0% to 99.9% for the 12 ECR characteristics. There was significant between-centre variation for most training characteristics in Phases 1 and 2. In Phase 3, there was only a significant variation for aerobic and resistance training intensity (P = 0.01), aerobic training volume (P < 0.01), and the number of strengthening exercises but no longer for the other characteristics. Aerobic training volume was often below recommended (28.2%) and declined during the study. CONCLUSION CDS did not substantially improve concordance with ECR prescriptions. As aerobic training volume was often lower than recommended and reduced during the study, a lack of institutional resources might be an important barrier in personalizing ECR prescriptions.
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- Tom Vromen
- Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Cardiology, Maastricht University Medical Center, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Health e-Research Centre, Farr Institute of Health Informatics Research, University of Manchester, Vaughan HousePortsmouth Street, Manchester M13 9GB, UK
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Rijnlands Rehabilitation Centre, Wassenaarseweg 501, 2333AL, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Maxima Medical Centre, De Run 4600, 5504 DB, Veldhoven, the Netherlands
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Gallagher R, Thomas E, Astley C, Foreman R, Ferry C, Zecchin R, Woodruffe S. Cardiac Rehabilitation Quality in Australia: Proposed National Indicators for Field-Testing. Heart Lung Circ 2020; 29:1273-1277. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2020.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Freene N, Borg S, McManus M, Mair T, Tan R, Davey R, Öberg B, Bäck M. Comparison of device-based physical activity and sedentary behaviour following percutaneous coronary intervention in a cohort from Sweden and Australia: a harmonised, exploratory study. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2020; 12:17. [PMID: 32419950 PMCID: PMC7210676 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-020-00164-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background Few studies have measured device-based physical activity and sedentary behaviour following a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), with no studies comparing these behaviours between countries using the same methods. The aim of the study was to compare device-based physical activity and sedentary behaviour, using a harmonised approach, following a PCI on-entry into centre-based cardiac rehabilitation in two countries. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at two outpatient cardiac rehabilitation centres in Australia and Sweden. Participants were adults following a PCI and commencing cardiac rehabilitation (Australia n = 50, Sweden n = 133). Prior to discharge from hospital, Australian participants received brief physical activity advice (< 5 mins), while Swedish participants received physical activity counselling for 30 min. A triaxial accelerometer (Actigraph GT3X/ActiSleep) was used to objectively assess physical activity (light (LPA), moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA)) and sedentary behaviour. Outcomes included daily minutes of physical activity and sedentary behaviour, and the proportion and distribution of time spent in each behaviour. Results There was no difference in age, gender or relationship status between countries. Swedish (S) participants commenced cardiac rehabilitation later than Australian (A) participants (days post-PCI A 16 vs S 22, p < 0.001). Proportionally, Swedish participants were significantly more physically active and less sedentary than Australian participants (LPA A 27% vs S 30%, p < 0.05; MVPA A 5% vs S 7%, p < 0.01; sedentary behaviour A 68% vs S 63%, p < 0.001). When adjusting for wear-time, Australian participants were doing less MVPA minutes (A 42 vs S 64, p < 0.001) and more sedentary behaviour minutes (A 573 vs S 571, p < 0.001) per day. Both Swedish and Australian participants spent a large part of the day sedentary, accumulating 9.5 h per day in sedentary behaviour. Conclusion Swedish PCI participants when commencing cardiac rehabilitation are more physically active than Australian participants. Potential explanatory factors are differences in post-PCI in-hospital physical activity education between countries and pre-existing physical activity levels. Despite this, sedentary behaviour is high in both countries. Internationally, interventions to address sedentary behaviour are indicated post-PCI, in both the acute setting and cardiac rehabilitation, in addition to traditional physical activity and cardiac rehabilitation recommendations. Trial registrations Australia: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR): ACTRN12615000995572. Registered 22 September 2015, Sweden: World Health Organization Trial Registration Data Set: NCT02895451.
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- Nicole Freene
- 1Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617 Australia.,2Health Research Institute, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT Australia
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- 3Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Unit of Physiotherapy, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.,4Department of Cardiology and Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Exercise Physiology, Canberra Health Services, Garran, ACT Australia
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- Cardiology, Canberra Health Services, Garran, ACT Australia
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- 2Health Research Institute, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT Australia.,7Centre for Research and Action in Public Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT Australia
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- 3Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Unit of Physiotherapy, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- 3Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Unit of Physiotherapy, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.,8Department of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Jennifer Sumner
- Medical Affairs - Research, Innovation & Enterprise, Alexandra Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore.,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Health Sciences, University of York, UK
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Mehra VM, Gaalema DE, Pakosh M, Grace SL. Systematic review of cardiac rehabilitation guidelines: Quality and scope. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2019; 27:912-928. [PMID: 31581808 DOI: 10.1177/2047487319878958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Cardiac rehabilitation is a comprehensive model of secondary prevention proven to reduce mortality and morbidity. The World Health Organization is developing a Package of Rehabilitation Interventions for implementation by ministries of health as part of universal healthcare across the continuum. Through a systematic review, we sought to identify the best-quality cardiac rehabilitation guidelines, and extract their recommendations for implementation by member states. A systematic search was undertaken of academic databases and guideline repositories, among other sources, through to April 2019, for English-language cardiac rehabilitation guidelines from the last 10 years, free from conflicts, and with strength of recommendations. Two authors independently considered all citations. Potentially eligible guidelines were rated for quality using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation tool, and for other characteristics such as being multi-professional, comprehensive and international in perspective; the latter criteria were used to inform selection of 3-5 guidelines meeting inclusion criteria. Equity considerations were also extracted. Altogether, 2076 unique citations were identified. Thirteen passed title and abstract screening, with six guidelines potentially eligible for inclusion in the Package of Rehabilitation Interventions and rated for quality; for two guidelines the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation tool ratings did not meet World Health Organization minimums. Of the four eligible guidelines, three were selected: the International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (2016), National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (#172; 2013) and Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network (#150; 2017). Extracted recommendations were comprehensive, but psychosocial recommendations were contradictory and diet recommendations were inconsistent. A development group of the World Health Organization will review and refine the recommendations which will then undergo peer review, before open source dissemination for implementation.
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- Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, University of Vermont, USA
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- Library and Information Services, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Canada
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- Faculty of Health, York University, Canada.,KITE-Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Canada
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Mills JD. Cardiovascular disease prevention and rehabilitation programmes - indispensable but are they meeting standards? Eur J Prev Cardiol 2019; 27:16-17. [PMID: 31529990 DOI: 10.1177/2047487319872014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Wallert J, Olsson EMG, Pingel R, Norlund F, Leosdottir M, Burell G, Held C. Attending Heart School and long-term outcome after myocardial infarction: A decennial SWEDEHEART registry study. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2019; 27:145-154. [DOI: 10.1177/2047487319871714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background The Heart School is a standard component of cardiac rehabilitation after myocardial infarction in Sweden. The group-based educational intervention aims to improve modifiable risks, in turn reducing subsequent morbidity and mortality. However, an evaluation with respect to mortality is lacking. Aims Using linked population registries, we estimated the association of attending Heart School with both all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, two and five years after admission for first-time myocardial infarction. Methods Patients with first-time myocardial infarction (<75 years) were identified as consecutively registered in the nationwide heart registry, SWEDEHEART (2006–2015), with >99% complete follow-up in the Causes of Death registry for outcome events. Of 192,059 myocardial infarction admissions, 47,907 unique patients with first-time myocardial infarction surviving to the first cardiac rehabilitation visit constituted the study population. The exposure was attending Heart School at the first cardiac rehabilitation visit 6–10 weeks post-myocardial infarction. Data on socioeconomic status was acquired from Statistics Sweden. After multiple imputation, propensity score matching was performed. The association of exposure with mortality was estimated with Cox regression and survival curves. Results After matching, attending Heart School was associated (hazard ratio (95% confidence interval)) with a markedly lower risk of both all-cause (two-year hazard ratio = 0.53 (0.44–0.64); five-year hazard ratio = 0.62 (0.55–0.69)) and cardiovascular (0.50 (0.38–0.65); 0.57 (0.47–0.69)) mortality. The results were robust in several sensitivity analyses. Conclusions Attending Heart School during cardiac rehabilitation is associated with almost halved all-cause and cardiovascular mortality after first-time myocardial infarction. The result warrants further investigation through adequately powered randomised trials.
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- John Wallert
- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
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- Department of Statistics, Uppsala University, Sweden
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Uppsala University, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Skåne University Hospital, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden
- Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Sweden
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