Emily C Gathright1, Lori A J Scott-Sheldon2, Jeannie Ursillo3, Elizabeth Medbury3, Wen-Chih Wu4. 1. Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI; Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI. 2. Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI; Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI; Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI. 3. Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, RI. 4. Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, RI; Center for Cardiac Fitness, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI; Department of Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Home-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) heavily relies on patients' personal motivation to engage in behavior change. Patients' core values (e.g., health, family) may serve as motivational factors to strengthen program engagement. This study sought to identify personal values of veterans participating in home-based CR. METHOD: Veterans enrolled in a home-based CR program at the Providence VA Medical Center completed a self-report questionnaire assessing core values at intake and completion. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests (e.g., Friedman, Wilcoxon sign rank comparisons) were used to assess differences in core value ratings between intake and completion. RESULTS: Sixty-six patients (72±7 years, 86% white, 97% male) completed the questionnaire. Patients most often rated independence (86%), family (70%), and health (67%) as important values. Value ratings did not change from intake to discharge (ps >.20). CONCLUSIONS: Future research should evaluate whether incorporating values-based activities in home-based CR can improve patient adherence to treatment and outcomes.
BACKGROUND: Home-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) heavily relies on patients' personal motivation to engage in behavior change. Patients' core values (e.g., health, family) may serve as motivational factors to strengthen program engagement. This study sought to identify personal values of veterans participating in home-based CR. METHOD: Veterans enrolled in a home-based CR program at the Providence VA Medical Center completed a self-report questionnaire assessing core values at intake and completion. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests (e.g., Friedman, Wilcoxon sign rank comparisons) were used to assess differences in core value ratings between intake and completion. RESULTS: Sixty-six patients (72±7 years, 86% white, 97% male) completed the questionnaire. Patients most often rated independence (86%), family (70%), and health (67%) as important values. Value ratings did not change from intake to discharge (ps >.20). CONCLUSIONS: Future research should evaluate whether incorporating values-based activities in home-based CR can improve patient adherence to treatment and outcomes.
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