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A Partnership to Translate an Evidence-based Intervention for Vulnerable Older Adults With Heart Disease
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Take Heart for Heart Diseases. Completed, enrolled 453 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
To evaluate the effectiveness of Take Heart, a behavioral/educational program for adults age 50+ with heart disease, or with at least two risk factors for heart disease, that helps them to better manage their health condition(s). Take Heart is a new version of an evidence-based program that has recently been adapted to be suitable for the needs of adults residing in Detroit.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants receive an evidence-based heart disease self management program consisting of a combination of five two and a half hour group sessions and telephone counseling offered by a trained facilitator employed by the Detroit Area Agency on Aging. The program is designed so that participants select an area to work on (e.g., diet, exercise, medication taking, communication with health care professionals) and receive support, information, and encouragement from group members and program facilitators, to help them reach their goals.