"They are saying it's high, but I think it's quite low": exploring cardiovascular disease risk communication in NHS health checks through video-stimulated recall interviews with patients - a qualitative study

CONCLUSIONS: Effective communication of CVD risk within NHSHC remains challenging, and lifetime risk metrics still lead to mixed levels of understanding in patients. However, visual presentation of information, alongside risk manipulation during NHSHCs can help to increase understanding and prompt risk-reducing lifestyle changes.TRIAL REGISTRATION: ISRCTN10443908. Registered 7th February 2017.PMID:38654245 | DOI:10.1186/s12875-024-02357-w

Source: Primary Care - April 23, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Lisa Cowap Victoria Riley Sarah Grogan Naomi J Ellis Diane Crone Elizabeth Cottrell Ruth Chambers David Clark-Carter Christopher J Gidlow Source Type: research