A Preventive, Multidisciplinary Primary Care Intervention Organized Around a Therapeutic Garden: Acceptability to Patients Suffering from Cardio-neurovascular Pathology and to Those Involved in the Action.

Launched by ASSISTANCE PUBLIQUE HOPITAUX DE MARSEILLE · Oct 15, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new approach to help patients with heart and blood vessel diseases, like heart failure and high blood pressure. The goal is to see how well a program that includes a therapeutic garden—where patients can spend time in a healing environment—works for people dealing with these health issues. Researchers want to find out if patients and healthcare providers find this program helpful and acceptable.

To participate, individuals must be over 18 years old and live near the towns of Gap, Laragne-Montéglin, Veynes, or Clermont-Ferrand. They should have specific health conditions related to heart and blood vessel problems, such as stroke or severe hypertension. However, those with more advanced heart failure or certain cognitive issues won’t be able to join. Participants can expect to engage in activities and therapies centered around the garden, which aim to improve their health and well-being. This trial is currently recruiting, and it offers a chance to explore a unique way to manage cardiovascular health.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • age \> 18 years old;
• • living in the vicinity (+-20 km) of Gap, Laragne-Montéglin, Veynes and Clermont-Ferrand;
• • having been invited to take part in the intervention by the caregivers of the medical structures
• • suffering from an ALD based on CNAM medical criteria (stroke, AOMI, rhythm disorders, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, stage I and II heart failure), severe hypertension, chronic coronary disease)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • heart failure based on CNAM medical criteria (ALD n°5) stage III and IV according to NYHA classification ;
• • with a contraindication to physical activity ;
• • living in an institution;
• • unable to walk more than 100 m independently;
• • Alzheimer's disease or other dementias based on CNAM medical criteria ;
• • with an unlabelled cognitive impairment limiting comprehension.