Diet, exercise and psychology

Question 1

what lifestyle changes would be recommended to a patient diagnosed with a STEMI

Answer 1

1. Review diet
2. reduce/stop smoking
3. reduce/stop alcohol intake
4. reduce weight
5. increase exercise

Question 2

what is the estimated adherence to treatment across all chronic disease

Answer 2

50%

Question 3

what is adherence affected by

Answer 3

1. risk perception
2. perceived benefits and disadvantages of treatment
3. self efficacy
4. communication with healthcare professionals

Question 4

what are cardiac rehabilitation programs

Answer 4

combine educational and behavioural elements

- have small but significant effects: adherence, health outcomes