Engaging patients in population-based chronic disease management: A qualitative study of barriers and intervention opportunities.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be a leading cause of morbidity in the U.S. Managing CVD risk factors, such as diabetes or hypertension, can be challenging for many individuals. We investigated the barriers experienced by patients who persistently struggled to reach their CVD risk factor control goals.

Methods

This qualitative study examined patient, clinician, and researcher observations of individuals' experiences in a chronic disease management program. All participants (n = 332) were enrolled in a clinical trial testing a skills-based group intervention seeking to improve healthcare engagement. Data were analyzed through a general inductive approach and resulting themes were structured along the Capability-Opportunity-Motivation-Behavior framework.

SUBMITTER: Fang A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8566319 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature