Preventing cardiovascular disease in at-risk patients: Results of a pilot behavioural health programme in general practice
John Broughan,
Emīls Sietiņš,
J. T. Treanor
et al.
Abstract:Background
The ‘High-Risk Prevention Programme’ (HRPP) involved a six-week health behaviour change programme based in general practices and aimed to address cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in disadvantaged Irish communities.
Objectives
This pilot study aimed to establish the HRPP’s likely effectiveness and acceptability to inform the development of a future definitive trial.
Methods
The HRPP was conducted at six general practices in disadva… Show more
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