[Efficacy of team work in health promotion and secondary prevention in patients admitted for cardiovascular rehabilitation].

Unlabelled: The object of the study was to evaluate the immediate efficacy of periodical educational meetings organized in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Department aimed to improve knowledge about cardiovascular pathology, risk factors and correct life style.

Methods: From October 2008 a multiprofessional group organized educational meetings for patients and their relatives, using two questionnaires to explore patients' level of knowledge, before and after the meeting.

Results: 124 patients (90 males) answered the questionnaire 1, while questionnaire 2 was completed by 93 subjects (70 males).