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Trial reportThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2015

Perspectives of older people engaging in nurse-led cardiovascular prevention programmes: a qualitative study in primary care in the Netherlands.

Suzanne A Ligthart, Karin D M van den Eerenbeemt, Jeanette Pols, Emma F van Bussel, Edo Richard, Eric P Moll van Charante

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Trial report in The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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19citing papers in PubMed, 3 pooled it
0.8field-weighted citation impact, top 24% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

19 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 27 citations in OpenAlex.

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  4. Supporting Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Older Adults with Coronary Heart Disease: Development of a Web-Based Nursing Intervention.The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres · 2026
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  19. GPs' perspectives on secondary cardiovascular prevention in older age: a focus group study in the Netherlands.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2015
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Suzanne A LigthartDepartment of Medical Ethics.
Karin D M van den EerenbeemtDepartment of Medical Ethics.
Jeanette PolsDepartment of Medical Ethics.
Emma F van BusselDepartment of Neurology.
Edo RichardDepartment of Neurology.
Eric P Moll van CharanteDepartment of General Practice, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
University of Amsterdam · NL

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCardiovascular prevention programmes are increasingly being offered to older people. To achieve the proposed benefits, adherence is crucial. Understanding the reasons for adherence and non-adherence can improve preventive care.

aimTo gain insight into what motivates older people living in the community to partake in a cardiovascular prevention programme, and reasons for subsequent continuation or withdrawal. DESIGN AND

settingQualitative study of current and former participants of the ongoing ≥6 year PreDIVA (prevention of dementia by intensive vascular care) trial in primary care practices in suburban areas in the Netherlands.

methodSemi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 15 participants (aged 76-82 years). Interviews were audiorecorded and analysed by two independent researchers using a thematic approach. Participants were asked about their motivation for participating in the programme, along with the facilitators and barriers to continue doing so.

resultsResponders reported that regular check-ups offered a feeling of safety, control, or being looked after, and were an important motivator for participation. For successful continuation, a personal relationship with the nurse and a coaching approach were both essential; the lack of these, along with frequent changes of nursing staff, were considered to be barriers. Participants considered general preventive advice unnecessary or patronising, but practical support was appreciated.

conclusionTo successfully engage older people in long-term, preventive consultations, the approach of the healthcare provider is crucial. Key elements are to offer regular check-ups, use a coaching approach and to build a personal relationship with the patient.

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Cardiovascular DiseasesDementiaMotivationPreventive Health ServicesAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleFrail ElderlyHumansIndependent LivingMaleNetherlandsPatient CompliancePatient ParticipationPractice Patterns, Nurses'Primary Health Carecardiovascular diseasesolder peoplepreventionprimary health carequalitative research

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PMID25548315
PMCPMC4276006
OpenAlexW2056004223

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