Abstract

ROCHA-NIETO, LILIA MERCEDES; HERRERA-DELGADO, CAROLINA  and  VARGAS-OLANO, MARCO ORLANDO. Adherence to Treatment in Cardiac Rehabilitation: Design and Validation of a Bio-Psychosocial Intervention Program. Rev. colomb. psicol. [online]. 2017, vol.26, n.1, pp.61-81. ISSN 0121-5469.  https://doi.org/10.15446/rcp.v26n1.53610.

The study aimed to validate the design and content of a biopsychosocial intervention program to improve adherence to treatment (AT) by patients in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) when they are not supervised by health professionals. A review of scientific literature was performed and information from three focus groups: experts (5), patients (6) and family and / or caregivers (5). The program is based on the concept of self-regulation and based on the HAPA model (Health Action Process Approach); the structure included educational and psychological sessions, as well as cross exercises and monitoring activities. Validation was performed by six expert judges, who qualified the following components: objectives, activities, methodology and resources. This assessment revealed excellent (1) and good (0.83) content validation indexes (CVI) in accordance with Lynn parameters (1986). It was concluded that the program is clear, relevant, adequate and coherent. Besides, it is useful for health psychologists who work to interdisciplinary teams, and enhances the benefits for patients.

Keywords : adherence to treatment; cardiovascular disease; rehabilitation; biobehavioral sciences; validation studies.

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