Changes in cognitive measures associated with a lifestyle program for treated hypertensives: a randomized controlled trial (ADAPT).
Cognitive changes are reported infrequently in programs targeting cardiovascular risk. We examined self-efficacy, behavioral barriers and health beliefs in a lifestyle program for drug-treated hypertensives that aimed to reduce blood pressure, antihypertensive drug needs and cardiovascular risk. In a randomized controlled trial, we compared usual care (controls) and a 4-month program focusing on weight loss, diet and exercise. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, 4 months and 1-year follow-up. Of 241 individuals randomized, 102/123 in the program and 90/118 of controls completed follow-up. In the program group, dietary barriers fell by 14% at 4 months (controls 2%, P = 0.025) and by 8% at follow-up (controls 3%, P = 0.010). Exercise barriers fell by 11% at 4 months (controls 3%, P = 0.020) and 17% (controls 4%, P = 0.002) at follow-up. Dietary self-efficacy improved by 3% at 4 months (controls -1%, P = 0.003) and by 2% at follow-up (controls -1%, P = 0.051). Exercise self-efficacy increased by 8% at 4 months (controls 3%, P < 0.001) and by 5% at follow-up (controls 3%, P = 0.130). Changes in cognitive variables predicted changes in health-related behaviors at 4 months and follow-up. A cognitively based lifestyle program in treated hypertensives is associated with improvements in cognitive measures in the shorter and longer term.
Burke
Valerie
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School of Medicine.harmacology, Royal Perth Hospital Unit and West Australian Institute for Medical Research, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6000, Australia. vburke@cyllene.uwa.edu.au
Mansour
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Mori
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Beilin
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Cutt
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Wilson
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003071:Cognition; D004032:Diet / Q000379:methods; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000628:therapy*; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012944:Social Support; D015431:Weight Loss