Back on Track has been created to support you in your physical and emotional recovery after heart problems. By maintaining a healthy body and mind you can improve your quality of life and reduce your chance of another heart event. That means a healthier, fuller and more meaningful life.

We are currently trialing this program. Be part of our research project.

What is the ‘Back on Track’ project?

The Back on Track project involves trialling the Back on Track program, a self-management program delivered online, allowing people to complete desired modules when and where they want, at their own pace. The program is designed to help people improve their behavioural and emotional wellbeing after a cardiac event.

What is involved in being in the ‘Back on Track’ project?

If you agree to participate in the study, you will be given access to the Back on Track program, which includes a goal-setting module and four lifestyle modules on physical activity, dietary change, smoking cessation and emotional wellbeing. You can choose whichever of the lifestyle modules are relevant for you.

There are two groups in the study. The ‘self-directed’ group will complete the online modules alone, whereas the ‘supported’ group will receive two telephone calls with a specially trained facilitator to assist them in completing the online modules. On registering for the study, you will be randomly allocated to either the ‘self-directed’ group or the ‘supported’ group.

You will also be asked to complete an online questionnaire prior to doing the Back on Track program, and again at completion of the program and 4 months later.

Am I eligible to participate?

You are eligible to participate in the Back on Track project if you have had a heart event, such as heart attack, heart surgery or stent, or unstable angina, in the past 12 months. You will also need to have access to a computer/tablet and the internet.

Who is running the ‘Back on Track’ project?

The Back on Track project is being conducted by the Australian Centre for Heart Health with funding from the HCF Foundation.

The Back on Track project has received ethics approval from the Deakin University Human Research Ethics Committee and is endorsed by the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association.

More information?

Contact Dr Michelle Rogerson on 03 9326 8544 or backontrack@australianhearthealth.org.au.