None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Depression and poor social support are significant risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD), and acute life-event stressors can trigger coronary events. People experiencing such psychosocial difficulties are also more likely to be physically inactive, which is itself an independent risk factor for CHD. It is important therefore, to trial innovative heart health programs that promote both psychosocial functioning and physical activity. Resilience training programs offer a means by which to enhance resistance to stressors and improve psychosocial functioning, but do not directly address physical activity. In this study we propose to investigate (i) whether a resilience program designed for adults in the general population can improve psychosocial functioning and lower CHD risk indicators, and (ii) the added value of including a component to promote physical activity. If successful, the results from this trial will demonstrate an innovative means by which to prevent CHD in the general population.
Interventions
The intervention is an 11 x 2 hour session group program, with structured learning and practice activities. The program is based in cognitive behavioural theory, and strategies include psycho-education, stress management/inoculation, cognitive restructuring, goal setting, behaviour rehearsal, modeling, and self-monitoring. Home assignments will build on information presented in the sessions and include self-monitoring and skills practice. One 2 hour session will be on physical activity couns
The intervention is an 11 x 2 hour session group program, with structured learning and practice activities. The program is based in cognitive behavioural theory, and strategies include psycho-education, stress management/inoculation, cognitive restructuring, goal setting, behaviour rehearsal, modeling, and self-monitoring. Home assignments will build on information presented in the sessions and include self-monitoring and skills practice. One 2 hour session will be on physical activity counselling
Sponsors
Dr Nicola Burton
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Blinded (masking used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Working in Education Queensland Townsville District
Exclusion criteria
1. Currently receiving psychiatric/psychological treatment (counseling or pharmacological) or have previously been diagnosed with a major psychiatric disorder (e.g. schizophrenia) 2. Currently have a medical condition which contraindicates physical activity participation as suggested by the 2005 Sports Medicine Australia screening guidelines (www.sma.org.au/pdfdocuments/new_pre_screening.pdf)
Outcome results
None listed