Table 1 Description and explanation of variables included in the analysis
Variable* | Explanation |
|---|---|
Dependent variable: | |
ΔSCORE (%) | Estimated 10-year cardiovascular mortality risk according to SCORE** after one year minus estimated 10-year cardiovascular mortality risk at baseline (negative numbers indicate a decrease in estimated risk) |
Independent variables: | |
Patient characteristics: | |
Sex (male/female) n (%) male | Sex of participant |
Age (years) Mean (SD) | Age of participant |
Level of education (4 levels) n (%) | Self-reported highest level of education of participant |
SCORE at baseline (%) Mean (SD) | Estimated 10-year cardiovascular mortality risk according to SCORE** at baseline of participant |
Treatment characteristics: | |
Treatment group (control/intervention) n (%) interv. | Treatment group into which participant was randomised: with (intervention group) or without (control group) self-monitoring |
Consultation time (minutes) Mean (SD) | Total duration (in minutes) of all visits to practice nurse in the framework of the SPRING study |
Treatment intensity (%) Mean (SD) | % of indicated treatment goals for which treatment had actually been started |
Home blood pressure device | Was a home blood pressure device used as part of the SPRING study? |
Home weighing scale | Was a home weighing scale used as part of the SPRING study? |
Home pedometer | Was a home pedometer used as part of the SPRING study? |
More than one visit for smoking | Was smoking cessation discussed at more than one visit to the practice nurse? |
New/changed medication for cholesterol | Was medication for cholesterol newly prescribed or the dosage altered? |
New/changed medication for hypertension | Was medication for hypertension newly prescribed or the dosage altered? |