Table 1 Measurement of outcome variables at baseline (Time 1), post-intervention (Time 2), and 12 months follow-up (Time 3)
Targets based on Heart Foundation guidelines [5] | Instrument | |
|---|---|---|
Primary Outcome Variables | ||
Quality of Life | Improvement in Health-related Quality of Life | Short Form 36 [25] |
Physical Activity | At least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on five or more days per week (150 minutes minimum) | Active Australia Survey [29] |
Secondary Outcome Variables | ||
Nutrition | Establish/maintain healthy eating patterns, with saturated and trans fatty acid ≤8% of total energy intake | Cancer Council of Victoria Food Frequency Questionnaire (CCVFFQ)[30] |
Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference | Waist measurement ≤ 94 cm (males) or ≤ 80 cm (females) and BMI <25 kg/m2 | Self Report |
Alcohol | Low risk consumption | CCVFFQ |
Smoking | Complete cessation Avoid passive smoking | Self report |
Psychosocial management | Improvement in depression and decreased social isolation | Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale [31] ENRICHD Social Support Instrument [32] |
Blood Lipids | Total blood cholesterol<4.0 mmol/l; LDL-cholesterol <2.5; HDL-cholesterol > 1.0 mmol/l; Triglycerides < 2.0 mmol/l | Medical records |
Blood pressure | Adults≥65: <140/90 mmHg), adults<65: <130/85 mmHg (dependent on age, presence of diabetes, proteinuria and renal insufficiency) | Medical Records |
Glycaemic Control | Identify undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes; maintain optimal blood glucose level in those with diabetes (HbA1c1 ≤ 7%) | Medical Records |
Pharmacological Management | Anti-platelet agents, ACE2 Inhibitors, Beta-blockers, Statins, Anticoagulants Medication Compliance | Medical Records Morisky Medication Compliance Survey [33] |
Angina | Controlled Angina | Seattle Angina Questionnaire [34] |