Effectiveness of an educational intervention (based on BASNEF Model) on lifestyle of patients with heart failure

Healthy lifestyle is an important factor to reduce the incidence, severity and complications of diseases.
BASNEF model, as an educational framework, in addition to patients’ knowledge and attitude considers environment and
social norms in changing behavior. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention based on
BASNEF model on lifestyle of patients with heart failure.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 60 patients with heart failure were enrolled in the study and allocated to
intervention and control groups (30 per each group). The intervention group revived 4 sessions based BASNEF while the
control group received nothing. To collect data participants completed a lifestyle and BASNED model questionnaires at two
points in time: at baseline and 3 months follow-up. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The mean scores of total lifestyle did not differ between the two groups after the intervention (p=0.16), However
some aspects of lifestyle such as nutrition, sleep patterns, physical health, stress and tobacco use were significantly differed
between the two groups (p<0.05). The analysis of data also showed that the mean scores of BASNEF structures before and
after intervention significantly differed in intervention group (p<0.0001).
Conclusion: The findings suggest that an educational intervention based on BASNEF might have some positive effect on
lifestyle of patients with heat failure