Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi1, Sherry L Grace2, Scott Thomas3, Ariany Marques Vieira4, Isabel Ziesemer Costa4, Paul Oh5. 1. Exercise Sciences Department, Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada. Electronic address: gabriella.meloghisi@uhn.ca. 2. Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada; School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, Canada. 3. Exercise Sciences Department, Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. 4. CNPQ, National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, Brazilia, Brazil. 5. Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To test whether a theoretically-based education curriculum results in more sustained knowledge, higher scores on Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) constructs, and greater exercise behavior 6 months post-cardiac rehabilitation (CR) when compared to traditional CR education. BACKGROUND: Patient education is a core component of CR. No research has examined whether this education results in sustained improvements post-program. METHODS: In this quasi-experimental study, participants exposed to the traditional vs HAPA-based education completed surveys pre, post-CR, and 6 months post-discharge assessing knowledge, HAPA constructs, and exercise. RESULTS: Ninety-three participants completed the final survey. Knowledge increases post-CR were sustained 6 months post-program, with no differences by curriculum. Many improvements in HAPA constructs observed post-CR were sustained, except for some decay in self-efficacy. Minutes of exercise per week were significantly greater in participants exposed to the HAPA-based curriculum 6 months post-program. CONCLUSIONS: HAPA-based education in CR has sustained effects on exercise.
OBJECTIVES: To test whether a theoretically-based education curriculum results in more sustained knowledge, higher scores on Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) constructs, and greater exercise behavior 6 months post-cardiac rehabilitation (CR) when compared to traditional CR education. BACKGROUND:Patient education is a core component of CR. No research has examined whether this education results in sustained improvements post-program. METHODS: In this quasi-experimental study, participants exposed to the traditional vs HAPA-based education completed surveys pre, post-CR, and 6 months post-discharge assessing knowledge, HAPA constructs, and exercise. RESULTS: Ninety-three participants completed the final survey. Knowledge increases post-CR were sustained 6 months post-program, with no differences by curriculum. Many improvements in HAPA constructs observed post-CR were sustained, except for some decay in self-efficacy. Minutes of exercise per week were significantly greater in participants exposed to the HAPA-based curriculum 6 months post-program. CONCLUSIONS: HAPA-based education in CR has sustained effects on exercise.
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