The telephone lifestyle intervention 'Hartcoach has modest impact on coronary risk factors: A randomised multicentre trial
Conclusions
Hartcoach has modest impact on BMI, waist circumference, physical activity, intake of vegetables, self-management and anxiety. Therefore, it may be a useful maintenance programme in addition to usual care, to support patients with recent coronary events to improve self-management and reduce risk factors.
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Leemrijse, C. J., Peters, R. J., von Birgelen, C., van Dijk, L., van Hal, J. M., Kuijper, A. F., Snaterse, M., Veenhof, C. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research
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