Build it and they will come: Outcomes from a successful cardiac rehabilitation program at an Aboriginal Medical Service
Objective. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading disease burden in Aboriginal Australians, but culturally appropriate cardiac rehabilitation programs are lacking. We evaluated the uptake and effects on lifestyle, and cardiovascular risk factors, of cardiac rehabilitation at an Aboriginal Medic...
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| author | Dimer, Lyn Dowling, Ted Jones, Jane Cheetham, Craig Thomas, Tyra Smith, Julie McManus, Alexandra Maiorana, Andrew |
| author_facet | Dimer, Lyn Dowling, Ted Jones, Jane Cheetham, Craig Thomas, Tyra Smith, Julie McManus, Alexandra Maiorana, Andrew |
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| description | Objective. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading disease burden in Aboriginal Australians, but culturally appropriate cardiac rehabilitation programs are lacking. We evaluated the uptake and effects on lifestyle, and cardiovascular risk factors, of cardiac rehabilitation at an Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS). Methods. The program involved weekly exercise and education sessions (through ‘yarning’) for Aboriginal people with or at risk of CVD. Participants’ perceptions of the program and the impact on risk factors were evaluated following 8 weeks of attendance. Results. In twenty-eight participants (20 females) who completed 8 weeks of sessions, body mass index (34.0 ± 5.1 v. 33.3 ± 5.2 kg m–2; P < 0.05), waist girth (113 ± 14 v. 109 ± 13 cm; P < 0.01) and blood pressure (135/78 ± 20/12 v. 120/72 ± 16/5 mmHg; P < 0.05) decreased and 6- min walk distance increased (296 ± 115 v. 345 ± 135 m; P < 0.01). ‘Yarning’ helped identify and address a range of chronic health issues including medication compliance, risk factor review and chest pain management. Conclusions. AMS-based cardiac rehabilitation was well attended, and improved cardiovascular risk factors and health management. An AMS is an ideal location for managing cardiovascular health and provides a setting conducive to addressing a broad range of chronic conditions. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-470472017-10-02T02:28:16Z Build it and they will come: Outcomes from a successful cardiac rehabilitation program at an Aboriginal Medical Service Dimer, Lyn Dowling, Ted Jones, Jane Cheetham, Craig Thomas, Tyra Smith, Julie McManus, Alexandra Maiorana, Andrew indigenous health indigenous cardiac rehabilitation Objective. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading disease burden in Aboriginal Australians, but culturally appropriate cardiac rehabilitation programs are lacking. We evaluated the uptake and effects on lifestyle, and cardiovascular risk factors, of cardiac rehabilitation at an Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS). Methods. The program involved weekly exercise and education sessions (through ‘yarning’) for Aboriginal people with or at risk of CVD. Participants’ perceptions of the program and the impact on risk factors were evaluated following 8 weeks of attendance. Results. In twenty-eight participants (20 females) who completed 8 weeks of sessions, body mass index (34.0 ± 5.1 v. 33.3 ± 5.2 kg m–2; P < 0.05), waist girth (113 ± 14 v. 109 ± 13 cm; P < 0.01) and blood pressure (135/78 ± 20/12 v. 120/72 ± 16/5 mmHg; P < 0.05) decreased and 6- min walk distance increased (296 ± 115 v. 345 ± 135 m; P < 0.01). ‘Yarning’ helped identify and address a range of chronic health issues including medication compliance, risk factor review and chest pain management. Conclusions. AMS-based cardiac rehabilitation was well attended, and improved cardiovascular risk factors and health management. An AMS is an ideal location for managing cardiovascular health and provides a setting conducive to addressing a broad range of chronic conditions. 2013 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/47047 10.1071/AH11122 CSIRO Publishing unknown |
| spellingShingle | indigenous health indigenous cardiac rehabilitation Dimer, Lyn Dowling, Ted Jones, Jane Cheetham, Craig Thomas, Tyra Smith, Julie McManus, Alexandra Maiorana, Andrew Build it and they will come: Outcomes from a successful cardiac rehabilitation program at an Aboriginal Medical Service |
| title | Build it and they will come: Outcomes from a successful cardiac rehabilitation program at an Aboriginal Medical Service |
| title_full | Build it and they will come: Outcomes from a successful cardiac rehabilitation program at an Aboriginal Medical Service |
| title_fullStr | Build it and they will come: Outcomes from a successful cardiac rehabilitation program at an Aboriginal Medical Service |
| title_full_unstemmed | Build it and they will come: Outcomes from a successful cardiac rehabilitation program at an Aboriginal Medical Service |
| title_short | Build it and they will come: Outcomes from a successful cardiac rehabilitation program at an Aboriginal Medical Service |
| title_sort | build it and they will come: outcomes from a successful cardiac rehabilitation program at an aboriginal medical service |
| topic | indigenous health indigenous cardiac rehabilitation |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/47047 |