چکیده (انگلیسی):

Background:Nutrition education for cardiovascular disease (CVD) management is not effective for all population
groups. There is little understanding of the factors that hinder patients from adhering to dietary recommendations.
Methods:37 interviews were conducted with people living with CVD in Adelaide, Australia. Recruitment occurred
via General Practitioner (GP) clinics and hospital cardiac rehabilitation programs. Participants were either receiving
preventive treatment or active treatment for established CVD.
Results:The volume and contradictory nature of dietary information were the most prominent barriers to making
changes identified in interviews, especially by order participants.
Conclusion:Patients will seek out, or come into contact with information which contradicts advice from their GPs.
The volume of information may lead them to resort to old and familiar habits. GPs play a valuable role in
highlighting key take-home messages and reliable external sources of information. The findings have implications
for GP practice given that lifestyle changes are a cost- and clinically-effective means of managing CVD.