title: Professional support: an essential component in a cardiovascular risk reduction program.
abstract: 1. A comprehensive cardiovascular risk reduction program includes cardiovascular risk reduction factors combined with professional support and the importance of health as an attainment of life goals. 2. This study revealed significant reduction in weight, serum glucose, and diastolic blood pressure levels following participation in the program. 3. Professional support, or continuing interaction with health professionals, assisted consumers to continue motivation and reinforce health promoting activities.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Hoff
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Lowenstein
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012307:Risk Factors; D012944:Social Support