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Cardiovascular risk communication strategies in primary prevention. A systematic review with narrative synthesis

Schulberg, Stacey D.; Ferry, Amy V.; Jin, Kai; Marshall, Lucy; Neubeck, Lis; Strachan, Fiona E.; Mills, Nicholas L.

Authors

Stacey D. Schulberg

Amy V. Ferry

Kai Jin

Lucy Marshall

Fiona E. Strachan

Nicholas L. Mills



Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of cardiovascular risk communication strategies to improve understanding and promote risk factor modification. Design: Systematic review with narrative synthesis. Data sources: A comprehensive database search for quantitative and qualitative studies was conducted in five databases, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied health Literature (CINAHL), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), EMBASE, Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts (ASSIA) and Web of Science. The searches were conducted between 1980 and July 2019. Review methods: The systematic review was conducted in accordance with Cochrane review methods. Data were extracted and a narrative synthesis of quantitative and qualitative results was undertaken. Results: The abstracts of 16,613 articles were assessed and 210 underwent in‐depth review, with 31 fulfilling the inclusion criteria. We observed significant heterogeneity across study designs and outcomes. Nine communication strategies were identified including numerical formats, graphical formats, qualitative information, infographics, avatars, game interactions, timeframes, genetic risk scores and cardiovascular imaging. Strategies that used cardiovascular imaging had the biggest impact on health behaviour change and risk factor modification. Improvements were seen in diet, exercise, smoking, risk scores, cholesterol and intentions to take preventive medication. Conclusion: A wide range of cardiovascular risk communication strategies has been evaluated, with those that employ personalized and visual evidence of current cardiovascular health status more likely to promote action to reduce risk. Impact: Future risk communication strategies should incorporate methods to provide individuals with evidence of their current cardiovascular health status.

Citation

Schulberg, S. D., Ferry, A. V., Jin, K., Marshall, L., Neubeck, L., Strachan, F. E., & Mills, N. L. (2022). Cardiovascular risk communication strategies in primary prevention. A systematic review with narrative synthesis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 78(10), 3116-3140. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15327

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 15, 2022
Online Publication Date Jun 19, 2022
Publication Date 2022-10
Deposit Date Jun 27, 2022
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Journal of Advanced Nursing
Print ISSN 0309-2402
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 78
Issue 10
Pages 3116-3140
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15327
Keywords cardiovascular diseases, communication, heart disease risk factors, literature review, nursing, primary prevention, systematic review
Public URL http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2882159

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