Why the study?
What are the expressed needs of patients during the first 3 months following a cardiac event requiring hospitalization regarding cardiac rehabilitation?
Population
20 men and women who had been hospitalized for myocardial infarction, angina or percutaneous angioplasty
Design
Other
Follow-up
first 3 months following a cardiac event
Authors
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Patient views on stress and support may inform cardiac rehab discussions; leaves open effects on adherence or outcomes.
What are the expressed needs of patients during the first 3 months following a cardiac event requiring hospitalization regarding cardiac rehabilitation?
Cardiac rehabilitation programs should incorporate patient-perceived needs, such as stress management and support groups, alongside traditional risk factor reduction.
Pâquet et al. (2005) studied this question.
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