Conceptual framework for research and clinical practice concerning cardiovascular health-related behaviors

Authors

  • Maria Cecília Bueno Jayme Gallani Université Laval; Faculté des sciences infirmières
  • Marilia Estevam Cornélio Université Laval; Faculté des sciences infirmières
  • Rúbia de Freitas Agondi Université Laval; Faculté des sciences infirmières
  • Roberta Cunha Matheus Rodrigues Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000700026

Keywords:

Behavior, Health Planning, Health Education, Nursing

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To present a conceptual framework based on the PRECEDE model conceived to guide research and the clinical practice of nurses in the clinical follow-up of patients with cardiovascular diseases. METHOD: The conceptual bases as well as the study designs used in the framework are discussed. The contextualization of the proposed structure is presented in the clinical follow-up of hypertensive patients. Examples of the intervention planning steps according to the intervention mapping protocol are provided. RESULTS: This conceptual framework coherently and rationally guided the diagnostic steps related to excessive salt intake among hypertensive individuals, as well as the development and assessment of specific interventions designed to change this eating behavior. CONCLUSION: The use of this conceptual framework enables a greater understanding of health-related behaviors implied in the development and progression of cardiovascular risk factors and is useful in proposing nursing interventions with a greater chance of success. This model is a feasible strategy to improve the cardiovascular health of patients cared for by the Brazilian Unified Health System.

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Published

2013-02-01

Issue

Vol. 21 (2013): special issue

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Conceptual framework for research and clinical practice concerning cardiovascular health-related behaviors . (2013). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 21(spe), 207-215. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000700026