Encouraging Physical Activity in Cardiovascular Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Sassen Barbara, Kok Gerjo, Vanhees Luc
Primary Institution: University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, the Netherlands
Hypothesis
Healthcare professionals' intention to encourage physical activity among cardiovascular patients is influenced by social-cognitive determinants.
Conclusion
Healthcare professionals' intentions and behaviors to encourage physical activity can be predicted by social-cognitive factors, which may improve cardiovascular risk profiles in patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Social-cognitive determinants accounted for 41% of the variance in healthcare professionals' intention to encourage physical activity.
- Intention and behavior were congruent in 39.7% of healthcare professionals.
- Healthcare professionals with high intention were more likely to engage in encouraging behavior.
Takeaway
Doctors and nurses can help heart patients be more active if they believe it's important and have the right support.
Methodology
Healthcare professionals completed online surveys measuring their intention and behavior regarding encouraging physical activity among cardiovascular patients.
Potential Biases
Self-reported behavior may not accurately reflect actual practices.
Limitations
The study's sample was limited to professionals from a single institution, which may affect the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
Participants were healthcare professionals aged 20-61, with approximately 60% having education beyond a bachelor's degree.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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