Increased risk of cardiovascular disease Circulatory System Cardiovascular disease, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Current interventions as of 27/05/2014:
A theory-based accredited online training programme for primary care practitioners. An online toolkit consisting of physical activity promotion materials, activ
Sponsors
Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Current inclusion criteria as of 27/05/2014: 1. Age between 18-75 years 2. Have the capacity to provide informed written consent 3. Able to read, speak and understand English without the support of an interpreter 4. Have access to the internet and therefore all intervention materials 5. Deemed fit to partake in physical activity/exercise by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) 6. Have been identified as physically inactive with the General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPPAQ) during an NHS Health Check OR identified as having at least a 20% risk of CVD in the next 10 years Previous inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged =18 years 2. Identified to be at increased cardiovascular disease risk 3. Physical activity/ exercise is below recommendations (i.e. 30 minutes per day three times per week) 4. Capacity to provide informed consent 5. Ability to write and converse in English
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Contra-indications to performing physical activity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Current primary outcome measures as of 27/05/2014: Primary care practitioners: Use of behaviour change techniques and counselling skills Patients: Engagement in the programme Previous primary outcome measures: Primary care practitioners: Use of behaviour change techniques and counselling skills Patients: Objectively and subjectively assessed physical activity behaviour | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Current secondary outcome measures as of 27/05/2014: Primary care practitioners: 1. Cardiovascular disease and physical activity-related knowledge and attitudes/beliefs 2. Self-efficacy for delivering physical activity-related counselling to adults at increased cardiovascular disease risk 3. Use of online course materials Patients: 1. Theoretical predictors of physical activity 2. Sedentary behaviour patterns 3. Use and evaluation of intervention materials Previous secondary outcome measures: Primary care practitioners: 1. Cardiovascular disease and physical activity-related knowledge and attitudes/beliefs 2. Self efficacy for delivering physical activity-related counseling to adults at increased cardiovascular disease risk Patients: 1. Cholesterol 2. Blood pressure 3. Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference 4. Cardiovascular disease and physical activity related knowledge and attitudes / beliefs 5. Physical activity related self efficacy 6. Health-related quality of life 7. Sedentary behaviour patterns 8. Achievement of physical activity goals | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed