The Effect of Web-based Training on Gaining Exercise Behavior in Coronary Artery Patients

The aim of this thesis is; The aim of this study is to examine the effect of web-based training based on transtheoretic model on exercise behavior in patients with coronary artery disease.

The research is a randomized controlled trial. 114 patient who meet the conditions for research will be included in the study. In collecting data, the Patient Information Form, Exercise Change Phase Short Question Form, Exercise Change Processes Scale, Exercise Decision Making Scale and Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale developed by the researcher will be used.

In the first interview, the patients in the experimental group will be collected data and contact information will be obtained using the Patient Information Form, Exercise Change Phase Short Question Form, Exercise Change Processes Scale, Exercise Decision Making Balance Scale and Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale as a pre-test. Then, the patients will be given their username and password to log into the website. The change stage of the patients will be determined by the researcher with the Exercise Change Phase Short Question Form, and it will be ensured that they reach the educational content prepared according to the transtheoretic model. Motivating interviews will be provided for the patients to receive training on the website by contacting them one-on-one. In the following 1st and 3rd months, the patients will be contacted individually again to confirm whether they follow the website, and they will be asked to fill the scales on the website by providing consultancy on the issues they need. In the 6th month, the final test data will be obtained from the website using the same data collection forms.

The patients in the control group will be collected data and contact information will be obtained at the first interview using the Patient Information Form, Exercise Change Phase Short Question Form, Change Processes Scale, Decision Making Balance Scale and Self-Efficacy Scale. Later, patients will be given their username and password so that they can log into the website where the scales are located in order to apply the final test. No intervention will be applied to the patients in the control group. At the end of the 6th month, the same scales will be applied on the website as a final test. At the end of the study, the patients in the control group will be able to access the exercise training content prepared for the purpose of gaining exercise behavior on the website.

Nursing Initiative The patients in the experimental group will be given a web-based exercise training based on the transtheoretic model according to the stages of change they are in.

Interference Material As the initiative material, the participants; A website will be established where they can log in with an individually given username and password. As the content; The harms of sedentary life, the benefits of exercise on general health, especially its effects on reducing heart diseases and risks, and materials for gaining exercise behavior will be included.

Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:

* Being literate
* Having internet access and using it comfortably, Independent in daily life activities

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have any physical and psychological problems that prevent exercising
* Those who do not intend to exercise