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A Case-Management System for Coronary Risk Factor Modification after Acute Myocardial Infarction
Robert F. DeBusk,Nancy Houston Miller,H R Superko,Charles Dennis,Randal J. Thomas,Henry Lew,W E Berger rd,R S Heller,J Rompf,D Gee,Helena C. Kraemer,Albert Bandura,Ghassan Ghandour,Mia Clark,R V Shah,L Fisher,Craig Barr Taylor +16 more
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This randomized, controlled trial compared the effectiveness of a physician-directed, nurse-managed, home-based case-management system for coronary risk factor modification with that of usual medical care.Abstract:
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of a physician-directed, nurse-managed, home-based case-management system for coronary risk factor modification. Design: Randomized clinical trial in which patie...read more
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Health Promotion by Social Cognitive Means
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