Theses and Dissertations
Date of Award
2018
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice
Advisor
Mary Lynn Vogel
Committee Member
David Weintraub
Committee Member
Kimberly Durham
Keywords
cardiovascular disease, chronic heart disease, coronary artery disease, disease prevention, exercise and heart disease, health promotion, heart disease prevention, plant based diets, risk factors
Abstract
Noncommunicable diseases such as coronary artery disease continue to remain the principal cause of mortality in the United States, claiming nearly 800,000 lives in 2016. Reducing the onset of chronic diseases, specifically coronary artery disease, requires a fundamental approach to health care, involving patient access to high-quality primary care and accessibility to disease prevention programs. This study examined multifactorial risk factors and prevention mechanisms associated with coronary artery disease.
The applied dissertation is a systematic review of the literature designed to answer the question: What prevention strategies reduce multifactorial risk factors associated with the onset of coronary artery disease? The analysis of the literature revealed cardiac educational and behavioral programs may effectively reduce multifactorial risk factors associated with coronary heart disease. Universal risk factors include unhealthy diets, lack of physical activity, smoking, diabetes, heavy alcohol consumption, and hypertension.
Disease prevention demands accessibility to quality primary care and health prevention programs. I systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials, case control studies, and cohort studies to determine the most effective prevention mechanisms associated with the reduced risk of coronary artery disease. Research findings indicated hypertension, diabetes, smoking, heavy alcohol use, poor diet and nutrition, and physical inactivity are critical multifactorial risk factors initiating the onset of coronary artery disease. Moreover, research conclusions determined these risk factors are modifiable and may be significantly reduced with the successful implementation of prevention strategies consisting of behavioral and educational programs.
NSUWorks Citation
Jacqueline A. Burnes. 2018. Prevention Strategies to Reduce Multifactorial Risk Factors Associated With the Onset of Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review. Doctoral dissertation. Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from NSUWorks, Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice. (1192)
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/fse_etd/1192.