All for your heart – Screening program to identify patients with cardiovascular risk factors (SMIS code: 137424)
Funder: European Social Fund (ESF) - Operational Program Human Capital 2014-2020 (POCU)
Period of implementation: July 2020 - December 2023
Budget: 96,544,958.23 lei
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Goal
The aim of the project is to promote social inclusion, combat poverty and any form of discrimination by increasing access to affordable, sustainable and high quality health and social services, through the organization of public health programs and screening services for the identification of cardiovascular risk.
Partners
Romanian Society of Cardiology (SRC)
Targu Mures Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases and Transplantation (IuBCvT)
Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases Timișoara (IBCTM)
Coalition of Organizations of Patients with Chronic Diseases in Romania (COPAC)
Targu Mures Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases and Transplantation (IuBCvT)
Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases Timișoara (IBCTM)
Coalition of Organizations of Patients with Chronic Diseases in Romania (COPAC)
Key figures
Extended access to medical services
165,001 people benefited from screening
4,000 patients received support for specialist consultations
160,000+ people informed through education campaigns
Strengthening the network of professionals
900 medical specialists trained
1 accredited curriculum for screening training and 8 regional screening centers established
Infrastructure and innovation in prevention
1 national screening methodology developed
1 national digital registry created for program monitoring and management
Resources
Equipped and functional regional centers
Medical staff trained and actively involved in prevention
Transportation logistics for people testing positive
Information and logistical support for awareness and mobilization campaigns
Objectives
Ensuring a uniform screening standard at national level by developing a common and consistent methodology that allows for the early identification of people at cardiovascular risk. This methodology is based on current scientific recommendations and is adapted to the needs on the ground.
Improving the professional competence of specialists involved in screening by organizing accredited theoretical and practical courses for 900 doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Implementation of a complex screening program for 165,001 people across the country, with priority given to vulnerable groups, and ensuring continuity in diagnosis and treatment for at least 4,000 of them.
Raising awareness of the importance of preventive healthcare through information, education, and mobilization campaigns aimed at both the general public and specific target groups.
Promoting the principles of social inclusion, non-discrimination, and equal opportunities in the provision of medical services by integrating these values into training programs, screening methodology, and patient support activities.
Main activities
Developing a unique methodology for identifying patients at cardiovascular risk, which will include assessment tools, implementation strategies, standard forms, and an annual reporting model. This activity involves consultations, working groups, and validation of documents by experts.
Computerization and digitization of the screening process: Development of the National Registry of Patients with Cardiovascular Risk, integrated with national health systems, with secure access for providers and extensive reporting and analysis capabilities.
Training of 900 specialists: Organization of training courses (theoretical and practical, including e-learning), based on an accredited curriculum, for specialists who will carry out screening activities at national level.
Provision of medical screening services for 165,001 people: Effective implementation of the screening process: identification of individuals, referral to their family doctor, consultations, laboratory investigations, lifestyle counseling, referral to a specialist (for approximately 4,000 cases).
Assessment of psychosocial risk factors: Application of a specific questionnaire to assess social, psychological, and lifestyle barriers that prevent adherence to treatment in approximately 5% of high-risk beneficiaries.
Information, education, and awareness campaigns: Implementation of a communication campaign at the local, regional, and national levels, with informational materials, sessions dedicated to vulnerable groups, and targeted communication for family doctors and the general public.
Establishment of eight regional screening centers: Equipping, organizing, and operationalizing eight regional centers in hospitals, which will support screening activities and provide specialized services for detected cases.
Results
Over 4,000 people referred to specialist consultations and actively supported in accessing treatment.
8 regional screening centers established, equipped, and fully operational.
Unique screening methodology, validated at national level, applicable in all regions.
An accredited curriculum for training specialists involved in cardiovascular prevention.
The National Registry of Patients with Cardiovascular Risk, operational and integrated with health information systems.
National information and awareness campaign, carried out in all development regions.
Reports, analyses, and recommendations for public policies based on real data from the field.
A replicable intervention model focused on equity, prevention, and active support, which can be extended to other areas of public health.