Key result
Qualitative interviews highlight informational, psychological, and social support as imperative for recovery after cardiac rehabilitation.
Why the study?
The issues requiring ongoing support for people who have completed a cardiac rehabilitation programme after a serious cardiac event are unclear.
What are the ongoing support needs for people who have completed a cardiac rehabilitation programme?
Design
Qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews
Follow-up
At least four weeks postcompletion
Authors
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Post-CR patients may need ongoing informational, psychological and social support; leaves open optimal delivery models and impact on outcomes.
What are the ongoing support needs for people who have completed a cardiac rehabilitation programme?
Patients completing cardiac rehabilitation require ongoing informational, psychological, and social support, suggesting a need for community-run, peer-led support initiatives.
Pryor et al. (2013) studied Heart disease (n=9). Ongoing support needs was evaluated on Issues requiring ongoing support. Qualitative interviews with 9 participants revealed that informational, psychological, and social supports are imperative for recovery after completing a cardiac rehabilitation program.
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