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Solinsky R, Park K, Betancourt L, Schmidt-Read M, Owens M, Schwab JM, Dusseau NB, Szlachcic Y, Sutherland L, Taylor JA, Nash MS. Patient Perceptions and Clinical Assessments of Cardiometabolic Disease After Subacute Spinal Cord Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2024; 105:901-905. [PMID: 38065229 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.12.001] [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: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the effectiveness of health care team communication regarding cardiometabolic disease (CMD) risk factors with patients with subacute spinal cord injury (SCI). DESIGN Multi-site prospective cross-sectional study. SETTING Five National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Model SCI Rehabilitation Centers. PARTICIPANTS Ninety-six patients with subacute SCI, aged 18-70 years, with SCI (neurologic levels of injury C2-L2, American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale grades A-D), and enrolled within 2 months of initial rehabilitation discharge (N=96). INTERVENTIONS None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Objective risk factors of CMD (body mass index, fasting glucose, insulin, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and resting blood pressure). Patient reported recall of these present risk factors being shared with them by their health care team. Medications prescribed to patients to address these present risk factors were checked against guideline- assessed risk factors. RESULTS Objective evidence of 197 CMD risk factors was identified, with patients recalling less than 12% of these (P<.0001) being shared with them by their health care team. Thirty-one individuals (32%) met criteria for a diagnosis of CMD, with only 1 of these patients (3.2%) recalling that this was shared by their health care team (P<.0001). Pharmacologic management was prescribed to address these risk factors only 7.2% of the time. CONCLUSIONS Despite high prevalence of CMD risk factors after acute SCI, patients routinely do not recall being told of their present risk factors. Multifaceted education and professionals' engagement efforts are needed to optimize treatment for these individuals.
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- Ryan Solinsky
- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA.
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- The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis-University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Jefferson Health, Philadelphia, PA; Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Belford Center for Spinal Cord Injury, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH; Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Department of Neurology, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
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- Southern California Spinal Cord Injury Model System, Downey, CA; Rancho Research Institute at Rancho, Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Downey, CA
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- Southern California Spinal Cord Injury Model System, Downey, CA; Rancho Research Institute at Rancho, Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Downey, CA
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- The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis-University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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Guo Z, Wu Q, Wang X, Dai Y, Ma Y, Qiu Y, Zhang Y, Wang X, Jin J. Effects of message framing and risk perception on health communication for optimum cardiovascular disease primary prevention: a protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled study. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1308745. [PMID: 38550324 PMCID: PMC10972929 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1308745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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Background Although several guidelines for cardiovascular disease (CVD) management have highlighted the significance of primary prevention, the execution and adherence to lifestyle modifications and preventive medication interventions are insufficient in everyday clinical practice. The utilization of effective risk communication can assist individuals in shaping their perception of CVD risk, motivating them to make lifestyle changes, and increasing their willingness to engage with preventive medication, ultimately reducing their CVD risks and potential future events. However, there is limited evidence available regarding the optimal format and content of CVD risk communication. Objective The pilot study aims to elucidate the most effective risk communication strategy, utilizing message framing (gain-framed, loss-framed, or no-framed), for distinct subgroups of risk perception (under-perceived, over-perceived, and correctly-perceived CVD risk) through a multi-center randomized controlled trial design. Methods A multi-center 3 × 3 factorial, observer-blinded experimental design was conducted. The participants will be assigned into three message-framing arms randomly in a 1:1:1 ratio and will receive an 8-week intervention online. Participants are aged 20-80 years old and have a 10-year risk of absolute CVD risk of at least 5% (moderate risk or above). We plan to enroll 240 participants based on the sample calculation. The primary outcome is the CVD prevention behaviors and CVD absolute risk value. Data collection will occur at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up. Discussion This experimental study will expect to determine the optimal matching strategy between risk perception subgroups and risk information format, and it has the potential to offer health providers in community or clinic settings a dependable and efficient health communication information template for conducting CVD risk management.Clinical trial registration: https://www.chictr.org.cn/bin/project/edit?pid=207811, ChiCTR2300076337.
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- Zhiting Guo
- Nursing Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU), Hangzhou, China
- Faculty of Nursing, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Referral Office, The People’s No.3 Hospital of Hangzhou Xiaoshan, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Media, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, China
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- Office of Chronic Disease Management, Nanxing Community Health Service Center, Hangzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU), Hangzhou, China
- Faculty of Nursing, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Nursing Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU), Hangzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU), Hangzhou, China
- Faculty of Nursing, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU), Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Trauma and Burn of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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Andersson EM, Liv P, Nordin S, Näslund U, Lindvall K. Does a multi-component intervention including pictorial risk communication about subclinical atherosclerosis improve perceptions of cardiovascular disease risk without deteriorating efficacy beliefs? Soc Sci Med 2024; 341:116530. [PMID: 38169179 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116530] [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: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pictorial communication about subclinical atherosclerosis can improve cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, but whether it leads to long-term shifts in self-rated CVD risk (risk perception) and beliefs about possibility to influence personal risk (efficacy beliefs) is unknown. PURPOSE To study the impact of personalized color-coded and age-related risk communication about atherosclerosis and motivational conversation, compared to traditional risk factor-based communication, on risk perception and efficacy beliefs. Also, whether risk perception increases with message severity. METHOD The effect of the pragmatic RCT Visualization of Asymptomatic Atherosclerotic Disease for Optimum Cardiovascular Prevention (VIPVIZA) was analyzed using a linear mixed effects model with risk perception and efficacy believes at 1-year and 3-year follow up as dependent variables. Participants' (n = 3532) CVD risk perception and efficacy beliefs were assessed with visual analog scales (0-10). Fixed effects were group (intervention vs control), time point (1 year or 3 years) and interaction between group and time point. Further, the models were adjusted for corresponding baseline measurement of the dependent variable and a baseline × time point interaction. Effect of pictorial color-coded risk in the intervention group was investigated using a corresponding mixed effects model, but with pictorial risk group (message severity) as exposure instead of intervention group. RESULTS After one year, the intervention group rated their CVD risk as higher (m = 0.46, 95% CI 0.32-0.59), with an effect also after 3 years (m = 0.57, 95% CI 0.43-0.70). The effect was consistent in stratified analyses by sex and education. Overall, no effect on efficacy beliefs was observed. In the intervention group, differences in CVD risk perception were found between participants with different color-coded risk messages on atherosclerosis status. CONCLUSION Personalized, color-coded and age-related risk communication about atherosclerosis had an effect on risk perception with an effect also after 3 years, whereas overall, no effect on efficacy beliefs was observed.
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Brida M, De Rosa S, Legendre A, Ladouceur M, Dos Subira L, Scognamiglio G, Di Mario C, Roos-Hesselink J, Goossens E, Diller G, Gatzoulis MA. Acquired cardiovascular disease in adults with congenital heart disease. Eur Heart J 2023; 44:4533-4548. [PMID: 37758198 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehad570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Rates of successful surgical repair and life expectancy for patients with congenital heart disease have increased dramatically in recent decades. Thanks to advances in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, an ever-increasing number of individuals with congenital heart disease are reaching advanced age. The exposure to cardiovascular risk factors during their lifetime is modifying the outlook and late clinical trajectory of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Their disease burden is shifting from congenital to acquired, primarily atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) with worrisome consequences. In addition, the complex background of ACHD often curbs appropriate preventive strategies by general practitioners or adult cardiologists. Comprehensive guidance for the prevention and management of acquired heart disease in ACHD patients is currently not available, as this topic has not been covered by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention or the ESC guidelines for the management of ACHD. In this document, a state-of-the-art overview of acquired heart disease in ACHD patients and guidance on ASCVD prevention for both ACHD specialists and non-ACHD cardiologists are provided. The aim is to provide a clinical consensus statement to foster the development of a sustainable strategy for the prevention of ASCVD in a practical and simple-to-follow way in this ever-growing cardiovascular cohort, thus reducing their cardiovascular burden.
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- Margarita Brida
- Adult Congenital Heart Centre and National Centre for Pulmonary Hypertension, Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, Guys & St Thomas's NHS Trust and National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, UK
- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, 'Magna Graecia' University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris Cité University, Paris, France
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris Cité University, Paris, France
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- Unitat de Cardiopaties Congènites de l'Adolescent i de l'Adult (UCCAA); CIBERCV, European Reference Network for rare, low-prevalence, or complex diseases of the heart (ERN GUARD-Heart), Vall d'Hebron Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Structural Interventional Cardiology, Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Centre for Research and Innovation in Care, Faculty of Nursing, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology III-Adult Congenital and Valvular Heart Disease, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Adult Congenital Heart Centre and National Centre for Pulmonary Hypertension, Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, Guys & St Thomas's NHS Trust and National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, UK
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Law JH, Sultan N, Finer S, Fudge N. Advancing the communication of genetic risk for cardiometabolic diseases: a critical interpretive synthesis. BMC Med 2023; 21:432. [PMID: 37953248 PMCID: PMC10641935 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-023-03150-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Genetics play an important role in risk for cardiometabolic diseases-including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity. Existing research has explored the clinical utility of genetic risk tools such as polygenic risk scores-and whether interventions communicating genetic risk information using these tools can impact on individuals' cognitive appraisals of disease risk and/or preventative health behaviours. Previous systematic reviews suggest mixed results. To expand current understanding and address knowledge gaps, we undertook an interpretive, reflexive method of evidence synthesis-questioning the theoretical basis behind current interventions that communicate genetic risk information and exploring how the effects of genetic risk tools can be fully harnessed for cardiometabolic diseases. METHODS We obtained 189 records from a combination of database, website and grey literature searches-supplemented with reference chaining and expert subject knowledge within the review team. Using pre-defined critical interpretive synthesis methods, quantitative and qualitative evidence was synthesised and critiqued alongside theoretical understanding from surrounding fields of behavioural and social sciences. FINDINGS Existing interventions communicating genetic risk information focus predominantly on the "self", targeting individual-level cognitive appraisals, such as perceived risk and perceived behavioural control. This approach risks neglecting the role of contextual factors and upstream determinants that can reinforce individuals' interpretations of risk. It also assumes target populations to embody an "ascetic subject of compliance"-the idea of a patient who strives to comply diligently with professional medical advice, logically and rationally adopting any recommended lifestyle changes. We developed a synthesising argument-"beyond the ascetic subject of compliance"-grounded in three major limitations of this perspective: (1) difficulty applying existing theories/models to diverse populations, (2) the role of familial variables and (3) the need for a life course perspective. CONCLUSIONS Interventions communicating genetic risk information should account for wider influences that can affect individuals' responses to risk at different levels-including through interactions with their family systems, socio-cultural environments and wider health provision. PROTOCOL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42021289269.
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- Jing Hui Law
- Centre for Primary Care, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.
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- Centre for Primary Care, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Primary Care, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Centre for Primary Care, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Anand VV, Goh RSJ, Nah B, Koh SWC, Lim J, Neo NWS, Chew J, Lee YY, Chin YH, Chong B, Kong G, Tan B, Low Z, Khoo CM, Goh LH, Loh PH, Chai P, Dalakoti M, Chan M, Foo R, Muthiah M, Chew NWS. General Public's knowledge, awareness, and perception of Cardiometabolic diseases: data from a Singapore study population. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1193829. [PMID: 37168269 PMCID: PMC10165106 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1193829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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Background Health literacy and illness perception play crucial roles in tackling the cardiometabolic disease epidemic. We aim to compare the attitudes, knowledge, self-perceived risks and actions taken, between individuals with and without metabolic risk factors (MFs). Methods From 5 June to 5 October 2022, participants of the general public were invited to complete a self-administered questionnaire. MF status was defined as the presence of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus and/or current/previous smoking. Participants were assessed based on four categories (knowledge-based, attitude-based, perceived risk, and action-based) of questions pertaining to four cardiometabolic diseases - diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Results A total of 345 participants were enrolled, of whom 34.5% had at least one MF. Compared to those without MFs, participants with MFs had lower knowledge scores, but higher perceived risk scores across all cardiometabolic diseases. The largest knowledge gap pertained to hypertension-related questions. After adjustment, linear regression demonstrated that the presence of MFs (β:2.752, 95%CI: 0.772-4.733, p = 0.007) and higher knowledge scores (β:0.418, 95%CI: 0.236-0.600, p < 0.001) were associated with higher perceived risk. Despite increased perceived risk in those with MFs, this translated to only few increased self-reported preventive actions, when compared to those without MFs, namely the reduction in red meat/processed food consumption (p = 0.045) and increase in fruits/vegetables consumption (p = 0.009). Conclusion This study identified a vulnerable subpopulation living with MFs, with high perceived risks, and discordant levels of knowledge and preventive actions taken. Nationwide efforts should be channeled into addressing the knowledge-to-action gap.
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- Vickram Vijay Anand
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- National University Polyclinics, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
- Division of Family Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Nursing Department, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Nursing Department, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Science, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Endocrinology, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- National University Polyclinics, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
- Division of Family Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- National University Centre for Organ Transplantation, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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Bekele DM, Goshu DY, Yalew AW, Higgins MK, Gary RA. Low Subjective Cardiovascular Disease Risk Perceptions among Hypertensive Patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Integr Blood Press Control 2022; 15:81-96. [PMID: 35959381 PMCID: PMC9363046 DOI: 10.2147/ibpc.s370838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Accurate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk appraisal is essential for hypertensive patients to identify correctly their risk status and take efficient behavioral measures timely to avoid major adverse outcomes. However, hypertensive patients’ risk perceptions of CVD events in Ethiopia are unknown. Thus, the study aimed to compare the subjective CVD risk perception level of patients with the nonlaboratory Framingham Risk Score (nl-FRS). Methods A cross-sectional design was used. The Attitudes and Beliefs about Cardiovascular Disease Risk Questionnaire and the nl-FRS were used to compare subjective versus objective measures of CVD risk. Agreement between participants’ risk perceptions and the nl-FRS were examined using the kappa statistic. Bivariate chi-square test and multinomial logistic regression analyses were run to identify factors associated with risk perceptions. The statistical significance was set at a p-value < 0.05 level. Results Participants (n=377) had a mean age of 53.61 ± 12.80-years, range (18–82 years), 51.2% were males, 42.7% had less than high school education, 45.1% achieved target BP control, and mean HTN duration was 8.01 ± 6.07 years. The majority (58.62%) of the participants had a low subjective risk perception of CVD events (mean 17.79, 95% CI: 17.43–18.15). Approximately three-fourths (72.4%) had a moderate nl-FRS risk calculation (mean, 13.84, 95% CI: 13.36–14.33). Agreement between participants perceived-risk and the nl-FRS was poor (kappa = 0.0002, standard error = 0.023, p =0.99). Participants’ CVD risk-perception inaccuracy was also high (76%) primarily due to underestimation. Hypertension duration, frequency of physician visits, and level of diabetes control were significant predictors of CVD risk underestimation. Conclusion Hypertensive patients had inaccurate and low subjective risk perceptions of CVD events compared to moderate objective risks identified using the nl-FRS. Planned education on HTN and CVD risk factors is essential to improve patients’ CVD risk perception to reduce adverse CVD events.
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- Daniel Mengistu Bekele
- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Correspondence: Daniel Mengistu Bekele, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences Addis Ababa University, P. O. Box 4412, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel +251-911119597, Email
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Ndjaboue R, Ngueta G, Rochefort-Brihay C, Delorme S, Guay D, Ivers N, Shah BR, Straus SE, Yu C, Comeau S, Farhat I, Racine C, Drescher O, Witteman HO. Prediction models of diabetes complications: a scoping review. J Epidemiol Community Health 2022; 76:jech-2021-217793. [PMID: 35772935 DOI: 10.1136/jech-2021-217793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes often places a large burden on people with diabetes (hereafter 'patients') and the society, that is, in part attributable to its complications. However, evidence from models predicting diabetes complications in patients remains unclear. With the collaboration of patient partners, we aimed to describe existing prediction models of physical and mental health complications of diabetes. METHODS Building on existing frameworks, we systematically searched for studies in Ovid-Medline and Embase. We included studies describing prognostic prediction models that used data from patients with pre-diabetes or any type of diabetes, published between 2000 and 2020. Independent reviewers screened articles, extracted data and narratively synthesised findings using established reporting standards. RESULTS Overall, 78 studies reported 260 risk prediction models of cardiovascular complications (n=42 studies), mortality (n=16), kidney complications (n=14), eye complications (n=10), hypoglycaemia (n=8), nerve complications (n=3), cancer (n=2), fracture (n=2) and dementia (n=1). Prevalent complications deemed important by patients such as amputation and mental health were poorly or not at all represented. Studies primarily analysed data from older people with type 2 diabetes (n=54), with little focus on pre-diabetes (n=0), type 1 diabetes (n=8), younger (n=1) and racialised people (n=10). Per complication, predictors vary substantially between models. Studies with details of calibration and discrimination mostly exhibited good model performance. CONCLUSION This rigorous knowledge synthesis provides evidence of gaps in the landscape of diabetes complication prediction models. Future studies should address unmet needs for analyses of complications n> and among patient groups currently under-represented in the literature and should consistently report relevant statistics. SCOPING REVIEW REGISTRATION: https://osf.io/fjubt/.
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- Ruth Ndjaboue
- Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
- School of social work, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
- CIUSSS de l'Estrie, Research Centre on Aging, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Université de Sherbrooke Faculté des Sciences, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Diabetes Action Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Knowledge Translation, St. Michael's Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Université Laval Faculté de médecine, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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- Université Laval Faculté de médecine, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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- Université Laval Faculté de médecine, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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- Université Laval Faculté de médecine, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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- Family and Emergency Medicine, Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Leick C, Larsen LB, Larrabee Sonderlund A, Svensson NH, Sondergaard J, Thilsing T. Non-participation in a targeted prevention program aimed at lifestyle-related diseases: a questionnaire-based assessment of patient-reported reasons. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:970. [PMID: 35562735 PMCID: PMC9107116 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13382-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Having an unhealthy lifestyle is associated with a higher risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases. Current evidence suggests that interventions targeting health-risk behaviors can help people improve their lifestyles and prevent lifestyle-related diseases. However, preventive programs are often challenged by low participation rates. Reasons for non-participation include lack of time and/or interest, and/or no perceived need for lifestyle intervention. This study explores causes for non-participation in a sample of people who chose not to take up a targeted preventive program (TOF pilot2 study). Patient-reported reasons as well as sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyle factors are in focus. METHODS A total of 4633 patients from four Danish GP clinics received an invitation to take part in the TOF pilot2 study. Patients who chose not to participate in the TOF pilot2 study were asked to fill in a questionnaire concerning reasons for non-participation, lifestyle, BMI and self-rated health. Descriptive analyses were used to summarize the results. RESULTS A total of 2462 patients (53.1%) chose not to participate in the TOF pilot2 study. Among these, 84 (3.4%) answered the full questionnaire on reasons for not participating, lifestyle, BMI and self-rated health. The most common reasons for non-participation were lack of time, having an already healthy lifestyle, and feeling healthy. Based on their self-reported lifestyle 45 (53.6%) of the non-participants had one or more health-risk behaviors including smoking, unhealthy diet, BMI ≥ 35 and/or sedentary lifestyle and were therefore eligible to receive the targeted intervention at the GP or the MHC in the original TOF pilot2 study. CONCLUSION When planning future preventive programs it is important to know the main reasons for patients to not participate. This study provides rare insight into why people opt out of health interventions and advances the evidence base in this area. Our results may inform efforts to better involve these patients in preventive health programs. TRIAL REGISTRATION Trial registration number: NCT02797392 .
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Affiliation(s)
- Christian Leick
- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense C, Denmark.
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense C, Denmark.,Steno Diabetes Center Sjælland, Holbæk, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense C, Denmark
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Badenbroek IF, Nielen MMJ, Hollander M, Stol DM, de Wit NJ, Schellevis FG. Characteristics and motives of non-responders in a stepwise cardiometabolic disease prevention program in primary care. Eur J Public Health 2021; 31:991-996. [PMID: 33970254 PMCID: PMC8565495 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A high response rate is an important condition for effective prevention programs. We aimed at gaining insight into the characteristics and motives of non-responders in different stages of a stepwise prevention program for cardiometabolic diseases (CMD) in primary care. METHODS We performed a non-response analysis within a randomized controlled trial assessing the effectiveness of a stepwise CMD prevention program in the Netherlands. Patients between 45 and 70 years without known CMD were invited for stage 1 of the program, completing a CMD risk score. Patients with an increased risk were advised to visit their general practice for additional measurements, stage 2 of the program. We analyzed determinants of non-response using data from the risk score, electronic medical records, questionnaires and Statistics Netherlands. RESULTS Non-response in stage 1 was associated with a younger age, male sex, a migration background, a low prosperity score, self-employment, being single and having lower consultations rates in general practice. Non-response in stage 2 was associated with a low prosperity score, being employed, having no chronic illness, smoking, a normal waist circumference, a negative family history for cardiovascular disease or diabetes and having a lower consultation rate. More than half of the non-responders in stage 2 reported not visiting the GP because they did not expect to have any CMD, despite their increased risk. CONCLUSIONS To achieve a larger and more equal uptake of prevention programs for CMD, we should use methods adapted to characteristics of non-responders, such as targeted invitation methods and improved risk communication.
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- Ilse F Badenbroek
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Research Program for General Medicine, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Research Program for General Medicine, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Research Program for General Medicine, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Research Program for General Medicine, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of General Practice & Elderly Care Medicine, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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