Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0560501

Funded Activity Summary

A randomised controlled trial of motivational interviewing as a tool to enhance secondary prevention strategies in cardiovascular disease. While there is increasing evidence for the efficacy of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in reducing mortality and morbidity, adherence to risk factor modification strategies are problematic for many CR patients. This project will evaluate in a randomised controlled trial the benefit of motivational interviewing (MI) in enhancing secondary prevention strategies in CR patients. Given the role of self-efficacy in predicting adherence, MI needs to be evaluated in CR. This study is significant in terms of preventative health, and its potential to improve the design and delivery of CR programs and increase patient adherence. Expected outcomes include increased adherence to cardiovascular risk modification and improved psychological well-being.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 24-05-2005

End Date: 30-07-2008

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $72,444.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Health Counselling | Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology | Clinical Nursing: Tertiary (Rehabilitative) | Cardiology (Incl. Cardiovascular Diseases)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Cardiovascular system and diseases | Evaluation of health outcomes | Behaviour and health |

Other Keywords

Behaviour and health | Cardiology (Incl. Cardiovascular Diseases) | Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology | Cardiovascular system and diseases | Clinical Nursing: Tertiary (Rehabilitative) | Evaluation of health outcomes | Health Counselling

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