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Does a flexible online cardiac rehabilitation program improve perceived self-management in patients after an acute cardiac event?
Does a flexible online cardiac rehabilitation program improve perceived self-management in patients after an acute cardiac event?
A pilot online cardiac rehabilitation program was found to be acceptable and perceived as useful for self-management by patients following an acute cardiac event.
Supports patient acceptance of online cardiac rehab; leaves open efficacy for self-management after acute events.
BACKGROUND: While cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is recommended for all patients after an acute cardiac event, limitations exist in reach. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the current study was to develop and pilot a flexible online CR program based on self-management principles "Help Yourself Online." METHODS: The program was designed as an alternative to group-based CR as well as to complement traditional CR. The program was based on existing self-management resources developed previously by the Heart Research Centre. Twenty-one patients admitted to Cabrini Health for an acute cardiac event were recruited to test the program. The program was evaluated using qualitative and quantitative methods. RESULTS: Quantitative results demonstrated that patients believed the program would assist them in their self-management. Qualitative evaluation, using focus group and interview methods with 15 patients, showed that patients perceived the online CR approach to be a useful instrument for self-management. CONCLUSIONS: Broader implications of the data include the acceptability of the intervention, timing of intervention delivery, and patients' desire for additional online community support.
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