Evaluation of an Intervention to Promote Self-Management Regarding Cardiovascular Disease: The Social Engagement Framework for Addressing the Chronic-Disease-Challenge (SEFAC).

Sophie A Korenhof Ellen V Rouwet Liset E M Elstgeest Siok Swan Tan Stefania Macchione Vanja Vasiljev Tomislav Rukavina Tamara Alhambra-Borrás Irene N Fierloos Hein Raat

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)

A 7-week MBI focusing on chronic disease self-management was conducive to improved self-efficacy, emotional well-being, social support, and self-rated overall health during six months. These findings support the use of MBIs for improving self-management in cardiovascular care. ISRCTN registry-number ISRCTN11248135.

Keyphrases

social support
healthcare
cardiovascular disease
depressive symptoms
mental health
randomized controlled trial
public health
social media
palliative care
health information
quality improvement
type diabetes
pain management
coronary artery disease
health promotion
placebo controlled
cardiovascular risk factors