Motivational Interviewing and Exercise for Hypertension
Author Information
Author(s): Mats Sjöling, Kristina Lundberg, Erling Englund, Anton Westman, Miek C. Jong
Primary Institution: Mid Sweden University
Hypothesis
Can a combination of Motivational Interviewing and Physical Activity on Prescription increase leisure exercise time and improve health in patients with mild to moderate hypertension?
Conclusion
The study found that a 15-month intervention significantly increased leisure exercise time and improved various health-related variables in hypertensive patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Leisure exercise time improved from less than 60 minutes per week to a mean of 300 minutes per week after 15 months.
- Systolic blood pressure decreased by an average of 14.5 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 5.1 mmHg.
- Improvements were also seen in heart rate, weight, BMI, waist circumference, and VO2 max.
Takeaway
This study shows that talking to patients about exercise and giving them a plan can help them get more active and feel healthier.
Methodology
The study used a repeated measures design with a 15-month intervention, measuring leisure exercise time and health parameters at baseline, 3, 9, and 15 months.
Potential Biases
Selection bias may have occurred as many subjects approached did not participate, potentially including only those highly motivated to change.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and lacked a control group, limiting the ability to generalize the results.
Participant Demographics
The participants included 11 men and 20 women with a mean age of 61.6 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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