Evaluation of an Introductory Videotape Intervention to Improve Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to determine whether a pre-discharge videotape introducing the concept and benefit of a Cardiac Rehabiliation & Secondary Prevention (CRSP) program will increase intent to participate in a CRSP program in post myocardial infarction, unstable angina, coronary artery bypass surgery, or coronary angioplasty patients.

Detailed Description
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There is compelling evidence that a comprehensive CR program comprising the delivery of lifestyle modifying education will reduce mortality, morbidity and improve quality of life in patients following myocardial infarction, unstable angina, angioplasty or coronary artery bypass. However less than 20% of eligible patients participate in CRSP programs. This study will look at a method of potentially improving enrollment and adherence to a CRSP program. Patients will be randomized into two groups. One group will complete a survey and view a videotape introducing the concept of a CRSP program. The second group will be requested to complete a survey only, but will not be exposed to the videotape. It is expected that the patients who view the videotape will be more likely to express intent to participate in CRSP versus those patients who do not view the videotape.

Official Title
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Evaluation of an Introductory Videotape Intervention to Improve Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation, the CR$P-2 Pilot Study.

Conditions
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Myocardial Infarction, Unstable Angina, Coronary Angioplasty, Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Survey
* Behavioral: Survey and videotape


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Admission to hospital for MI, UA, PTCA or CABS Exclusion Criteria: Inability to provide written informed consent or complete the survey for any reason Previous CRSP participation Patients who are scheduled to undergo coronary artery bypass surgery within 3 months following the index hospital discharge Patients with an inability to exercise due to musculoskeletal problems or previous stroke

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Intervention/Treatment |
| --- |
|Behavioral: Survey|nan|
|Behavioral: Survey and videotape|nan|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expressed intent to participate in a CRSP program. |  |  | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Number of patients who continue to adhere to the 6-month CRSP program beyond the initial expressed intent to participate. |  |  | 
| Impact of other patient variables and how they influence participation in a CRSP program. |  |  | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Cardiac Rehabilitation, Improving Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation