Patients’ willingness to attend the NHS cardiovascular health checks in primary care: a qualitative interview study
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Patients’ willingness to attend the NHS cardiovascular health checks in primary care: a qualitative interview study
BACKGROUND The NHS Cardiovascular Health Check (NHSHC) programme was introduced in England in 2009 to reduce cardiovascular disease mortality and morbidity for all patients aged 40 to 74 years old. Programme cost-effectiveness was based on an assumed uptake of 75% but current estimates of uptake in primary care are less than 50%. The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing pat...
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. In England, the government has adopted a population-wide prevention program for cardiovascular disease, the NHS Health Check program. The program has sparked controversies over the evidence base and feasibility of implementation. We aim to provide an update on the debate and program implementation. In conclusion, ...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Family Practice
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1471-2296
DOI: 10.1186/s12875-015-0244-7