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 |