ArticleJournal of public health (Oxford, England)2016
Experiences of patients and healthcare professionals of NHS cardiovascular health checks: a qualitative study.
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- Stakeholders' perceptions and experiences of factors influencing the commissioning, delivery, and uptake of general health checks: a qualitative evidence synthesis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2025Pooled it
- Influences on NHS Health Check behaviours: a systematic review.BMC public health · 2020Pooled it
- Barriers and facilitators to participation in a health check for cardiometabolic diseases in primary care: A systematic review.European journal of preventive cardiology · 2018Pooled it
- Views of commissioners, managers and healthcare professionals on the NHS Health Check programme: a systematic review.BMJ open · 2017Pooled it
- Patient experience of NHS health checks: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis.BMJ open · 2017Pooled it
- Facilitators and barriers to implementing lifestyle intervention programme to prevent cognitive decline.European journal of public health · 2021Trial
- Evaluating the effectiveness of the NHS Health Check programme in South England: a quasi-randomised controlled trial.BMJ open · 2019Trial
- Improving cardiovascular disease risk communication in NHS Health Checks: a qualitative study.BMJ open · 2019Trial
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- Engagement with advice to reduce cardiovascular risk following a health check programme: A qualitative study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2020Article
- Patient experiences of telephone outreach to enhance uptake of NHS Health Checks in more deprived communities and minority ethnic groups: A qualitative interview study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2019Article
- Implementing multiple health behaviour change interventions for cardiovascular risk reduction in primary care: a qualitative study.BMC family practice · 2018Article
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- Lipid Management in Primary Care for Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Populations in Northern England: A Qualitative Study.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
- Community-Engaged Lifestyle Medicine as a Framework for Health Equity: Principles for Lifestyle Medicine in Low-Resource Settings.American journal of lifestyle medicineArticle
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Abstract
backgroundNHS Health Checks are a national cardiovascular risk assessment and management programme in England and Wales. We examined the experiences of patients attending and healthcare professionals (HCPs) conducting NHS Health Checks.
methodsInterviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 28 patients and 16 HCPs recruited from eight general practices across a range of socio-economic localities. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, anonymized and analysed thematically.
resultsPatients were motivated to attend an NHS Health Check because of health beliefs, the perceived value of the programme, a family history of cardiovascular and other diseases and expectations of receiving a general health assessment. Some patients reported benefits including reassurance and reinforcement of healthy lifestyles. Others experienced confusion and frustration about how results and advice were communicated, some having a poor understanding of the implications of their results. HCPs raised concerns about the skill set of some staff to competently communicate risk and lifestyle information.
conclusionsTo improve the satisfaction of patients attending and improve facilitation of lifestyle change, HCPs conducting the NHS Health Checks require sufficient training to equip them with appropriate skills and knowledge to deliver the service effectively.
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