None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to test the acceptability and feasibility of a text message program (TEXT4HealthyHeart) on reducing overweight and obesity for people referred to the Shoalhaven CRP, as well as to assess the preliminary effect of TEXT4HealthyHeart on body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, blood pressure, heart rate, nutrition and physical activity including step count. Participants will receive specifically selected automatic daily text messages for 6 months on weight reduction, nutrition and physical activity. They will also receive a step recording calendar and will be supplied with a step counting device if they do not have one. Objective and self-report measures will be collected directly from the participant at baseline, 3 months and at 6 months.
Interventions
This project examines the effect of a text message program (TEXT4HealthyHeart) on reducing overweight and obesity for people referred to a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (CRP). Despite the established health benefits of CRP participation, the majority of people with cardiovascular diseases are overweight and inactive. Furthermore, not all of those referred to a CRP after a cardiovascular event choose to participate. A review of interventions designed to ameliorate this trend revealed the use of
This project examines the effect of a text message program (TEXT4HealthyHeart) on reducing overweight and obesity for people referred to a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (CRP). Despite the established health benefits of CRP participation, the majority of people with cardiovascular diseases are overweight and inactive. Furthermore, not all of those referred to a CRP after a cardiovascular event choose to participate. A review of interventions designed to ameliorate this trend revealed the use of text message programs which have shown beneficial outcomes for people with coronary heart disease (CHD). Participants will receive specifically selected automatic daily text messages for 6 months on weight reduction, nutrition and physical activity, which have been developed in previous studies. Text messages will take less than a minute to read, and replies will not be received however participants will be able to discuss any relevant matters with their Cardiac Rehabilitation CNC. Participants will also receive a step recording calendar and will be supplied with a step counting device if they do not have one. Objective and self-report measures will be collected directly from the participant at baseline, 3 months and at 6 months. The delivery of the text messages as well as collection of objective data will be overseen by the site CRP Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC), who has specific expertise and training in cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Sponsors
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
• People referred to the study CRP • People greater than or equal to 18 years of age • People who are able to read and understand a text message
Exclusion criteria
• People referred to the CRP who reside outside of the Local Health District and cannot attend the study site CRP • People for whom exercise is medically contraindicated until medical exercise clearance consent is granted • People who live in a residential aged care facility • People with significant cognitive impairment due to factors such as dementia, mental illness and intellectual disability.
Outcome results
None listed