Key result
Cardiac rehabilitation improves lifestyle and well-being, but structural barriers limit comprehensive support.
Population
11 patients aged 59-87 with a recent minor heart attack enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation in Denmark.
Follow-up
1-2 months post-CR
Authors
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May empower post-MI lifestyle changes via rehab; leaves open how to address structural barriers in program design.
Cardiac rehabilitation empowers patients with minor heart attacks to achieve healthier lifestyles and improved well-being, highlighting the need for flexible, longer-lasting programs.
Simonÿ et al. (2015) studied Minor heart attack (UAP or NSTEMI) (n=11). Cardiac rehabilitation was evaluated on Patient experiences and meaning of participating in cardiac rehabilitation. Patients participating in cardiac rehabilitation were empowered to achieve a healthier lifestyle and improve personal well-being, though structural barriers prevented adequate support for their total needs.
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