Table 1: Descriptive Statistics on the Effect of the DIRECT Program on Practice (n=26).
Note. Variables were rated on a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from 1 (Strongly Agree) to 5 (Strongly Disagree).
FRS-Framingham Risk Score, CVD-Cardiovascular Disease, cIMT-Carotid Intima Media Thickness Test, NP-Nurse Practitioner.
Variable M SD p-value
FRS is inadequate to screen for CVD risk 4.0 1.35 .000
Disease/Inflammatory approach is more effective than FRS 2.0 1.13 .000
cIMT will enhance practice 2.0 .94 .000
Inflammatory testing will play a key role in ability to assess risk 2.0 .85 .000
NPs would like to learn more about DIRECT 2.0 0.69 .000
DIRECT fits into a family practice setting 1.0 0.65 .000
NPs are uniquely positioned to deliver CVD prevention through this model 1.0 0.40 .000