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Perceptions of participants regarding the long‐term impact of an education and support program for heart attack and heart surgery patients and their partners
Author(s) -
Grossman Jane,
Eyjolfsson Karen
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.585
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1520-6629
pISSN - 0090-4392
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6629(199110)19:4<333::aid-jcop2290190405>3.0.co;2-z
Subject(s) - medicine , perception , psychology , gerontology , physical therapy , family medicine , neuroscience
This study examines the long‐term behavioral impact of an education and support program for heart attack and heart surgery patients and their partners. Thirty‐two individuals (16 males, 16 females) were personally interviewed following completion of the program (Heart to Heart) and asked what changes they had made to their diet, activity level, general stress level, and smoking habits as a result of participation in the program. The most frequently mentioned change was made to their diet, followed by an increased activity level and lower level of stress. Those surveyed also indicated general satisfaction with the program.