Perceptions of participants regarding the long-term impact of an education and support program for heart attack and heart surgery patients and their partners
Journal of Community PsychologyPublished 1 October 1991
JANE GROSSMAN, Karen Eyjolfsson
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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.
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