Enhancing cardiovascular patients’ knowledge of air pollution: a pilot study evaluating the impact of an educational intervention in cardiac rehabilitation
IntroductionAir pollution poses significant risks to cardiovascular health, yet patients often lack comprehensive knowledge about its impact and mitigation strategies. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention within a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) context in enhanci...
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| description | IntroductionAir pollution poses significant risks to cardiovascular health, yet patients often lack comprehensive knowledge about its impact and mitigation strategies. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention within a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) context in enhancing patients’ understanding of air pollution and its cardiovascular effects.MethodsA pre-post pilot study was conducted from February 2021 to June 2021 at the Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital, Madrid, Spain. A total of 43 patients with cardiovascular disease attending CR were enrolled. Participants received a 1-h educational intervention delivered either in-person or online, focusing on the effects of air pollution and strategies to reduce exposure. Pre- and post-intervention questionnaires assessed participants’ knowledge and perceptions. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze changes in awareness and understanding.ResultsInitially, participants demonstrated a high level of awareness about the health impacts of air pollution, with 100% acknowledging its effects on health. However, detailed knowledge about specific concepts such as the Air Quality Index (AQI) and particulate matter (PM2.5) was limited. Post-intervention, there was a significant increase in knowledge, with familiarity with AQI rising from 61% to 81% (p = 0.02) and understanding of PM2.5 improving from 28% to 58% (p = 0.01). This indicates that the educational intervention effectively bridged gaps in understanding and reinforced the importance of environmental factors in cardiovascular health management.DiscussionThe pilot study highlights the critical role of targeted education in improving patient awareness and knowledge about air pollution. The significant improvement in understanding key concepts underscores the need for broader educational initiatives that extend beyond CR programs. Future research should explore the impact of such interventions on long-term health outcomes and consider expanding educational efforts to include healthcare providers and family members. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-57c1d0c4ce564961bbe6c3c2fac1cf3f2024-11-22T06:17:14ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences2673-68612024-11-01510.3389/fresc.2024.14956211495621Enhancing cardiovascular patients’ knowledge of air pollution: a pilot study evaluating the impact of an educational intervention in cardiac rehabilitationMarta Supervia0Marta Supervia1Marta Supervia2Ana Paula Delgado Bomtempo3Eduardo Gómez4Amanda R. Bonikowske5Maria Olga Arroyo-Riaño6Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi7Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi8Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital, Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Madrid, SpainRadiology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Department, Complutense University School of Medicine, Madrid, SpainDivision of Preventive Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY, United StatesGraduate Program in Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, BrazilDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital, Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Madrid, SpainDivision of Preventive Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, NY, United StatesDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital, Gregorio Marañón Health Research Institute, Madrid, SpainKITE Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, CanadaDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CanadaIntroductionAir pollution poses significant risks to cardiovascular health, yet patients often lack comprehensive knowledge about its impact and mitigation strategies. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention within a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) context in enhancing patients’ understanding of air pollution and its cardiovascular effects.MethodsA pre-post pilot study was conducted from February 2021 to June 2021 at the Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital, Madrid, Spain. A total of 43 patients with cardiovascular disease attending CR were enrolled. Participants received a 1-h educational intervention delivered either in-person or online, focusing on the effects of air pollution and strategies to reduce exposure. Pre- and post-intervention questionnaires assessed participants’ knowledge and perceptions. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze changes in awareness and understanding.ResultsInitially, participants demonstrated a high level of awareness about the health impacts of air pollution, with 100% acknowledging its effects on health. However, detailed knowledge about specific concepts such as the Air Quality Index (AQI) and particulate matter (PM2.5) was limited. Post-intervention, there was a significant increase in knowledge, with familiarity with AQI rising from 61% to 81% (p = 0.02) and understanding of PM2.5 improving from 28% to 58% (p = 0.01). This indicates that the educational intervention effectively bridged gaps in understanding and reinforced the importance of environmental factors in cardiovascular health management.DiscussionThe pilot study highlights the critical role of targeted education in improving patient awareness and knowledge about air pollution. The significant improvement in understanding key concepts underscores the need for broader educational initiatives that extend beyond CR programs. Future research should explore the impact of such interventions on long-term health outcomes and consider expanding educational efforts to include healthcare providers and family members.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fresc.2024.1495621/fullair pollutioncardiovascular healthpatient educationcardiac rehabilitationenvironmental pollution |
| spellingShingle | Marta Supervia Marta Supervia Marta Supervia Ana Paula Delgado Bomtempo Eduardo Gómez Amanda R. Bonikowske Maria Olga Arroyo-Riaño Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi Enhancing cardiovascular patients’ knowledge of air pollution: a pilot study evaluating the impact of an educational intervention in cardiac rehabilitation Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences air pollution cardiovascular health patient education cardiac rehabilitation environmental pollution |
| title | Enhancing cardiovascular patients’ knowledge of air pollution: a pilot study evaluating the impact of an educational intervention in cardiac rehabilitation |
| title_full | Enhancing cardiovascular patients’ knowledge of air pollution: a pilot study evaluating the impact of an educational intervention in cardiac rehabilitation |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing cardiovascular patients’ knowledge of air pollution: a pilot study evaluating the impact of an educational intervention in cardiac rehabilitation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing cardiovascular patients’ knowledge of air pollution: a pilot study evaluating the impact of an educational intervention in cardiac rehabilitation |
| title_short | Enhancing cardiovascular patients’ knowledge of air pollution: a pilot study evaluating the impact of an educational intervention in cardiac rehabilitation |
| title_sort | enhancing cardiovascular patients knowledge of air pollution a pilot study evaluating the impact of an educational intervention in cardiac rehabilitation |
| topic | air pollution cardiovascular health patient education cardiac rehabilitation environmental pollution |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fresc.2024.1495621/full |
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