Effects of a short-term health promotion intervention for a predominantly African-American group of stroke survivors
2000; Elsevier BV; Volume: 18; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0749-3797(00)00129-x
ISSN1873-2607
AutoresJames H. Rimmer, Carol Braunschweig, Katie Silverman, Barth Riley, Todd Creviston, Terry Nicola,
Tópico(s)Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
ResumoThe study examined the effects of a 12-week health promotion intervention for a predominantly urban African-American population of stroke survivors.A pre-test/post-test lag control group design was employed.Participants were 35 stroke survivors (9 male, 26 female) recruited from local area hospitals and clinics.Biomedical, fitness, nutritional, and psychosocial measures were employed to assess program outcomes.Treatment group made significant gains over lag controls in the following areas: (1) reduced total cholesterol, (2) reduced weight, (3) increased cardiovascular fitness, (4) increased strength, (5) increased flexibility, (6) increased life satisfaction and ability to manage self-care needs, and (7) decreased social isolation.A short-term health promotion intervention for predominantly African-American stroke survivors was effective in improving several physiological and psychological health outcomes.
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