A Pilot Study Examining the Initial Effectiveness of a Brief Acceptance-Based Behavior Therapy for Modifying Diet and Physical Activity among Cardiac Patients

Autor/inn/en	Goodwin, Christina L.; Forman, Evan M.; Herbert, James D.; Butryn, Meghan L.; Ledley, Gary S.
Titel	A Pilot Study Examining the Initial Effectiveness of a Brief Acceptance-Based Behavior Therapy for Modifying Diet and Physical Activity among Cardiac Patients
Quelle	In: Behavior Modification, 36 (2012) 2, S.199-217 (19 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0145-4455
DOI	10.1177/0145445511427770
Schlagwörter	Physical Activities; Pilot Projects; Health Behavior; Behavior Modification; Risk; Dietetics; Patients; Behavior Change; Heart Disorders; Outcomes of Treatment; Metacognition; Health Promotion; Therapy + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Pilot project; Modellversuch; Pilotprojekt; Health behaviour; Gesundheitsverhalten; Behaviour modification; Verhaltensänderung; Risiko; Ernährungslehre; Patient; Herzkrankheit; Meta cognitive ability; Meta-cognition; Metakognitive Fähigkeit; Metakognition; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesundheitshilfe; Reihenuntersuchung; Therapie
Abstract	Approximately 90% of cardiac events are attributable to a small number of modifiable behavioral risk factors that, if changed, can greatly decrease morbidity and mortality. However, few at-risk individuals make recommended behavioral changes, including those who receive formal interventions designed to facilitate healthy behavior. Given evidence for the potential of specific psychological factors inherent in acceptance-based behavior therapy (ABBT; that is, intolerance of discomfort, mindfulness, and values clarity) to impact health behavior change, the authors evaluated the feasibility and initial effectiveness of an ABBT pilot program designed to increase adherence to behavioral recommendations among cardiac patients. Participants (N = 16) were enrolled in four, 90-min group sessions focused on developing mindfulness and distress tolerance skills, and strengthening commitment to health-related behavior change. Participants reported high treatment satisfaction and comprehension and made positive changes in diet and physical activity. This was the first evaluation of an ABBT program aimed at increasing heart-healthy behaviors among cardiac patients. (Contains 4 tables and 1 note.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10