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Published on: April 19, 2019
Cardiac rehabilitation in the acute care setting: Integrative review
Chezhan Hall1, Maria Murphy1, Andrew Scanlon1
1School of Nursing & Midwifery, LaTrobe University, Bundoora 3083, Australia; Department of Nursing, Austin Health, Heidelberg 3084, Australia.
Insights
Phase one cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is crucial for improving outcomes in patients with coronary heart disease. Optimizing CR delivery and addressing implementation barriers are key to enhancing patient health post-hospitalization.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Phase one cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a vital part of care for individuals diagnosed with coronary heart disease.
- Optimal delivery of CR programs can significantly improve patient health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct an integrative review examining Phase one CR for hospitalized patients with coronary heart disease.
- To explore current research and identify key aspects of Phase one CR delivery.
Main Methods:
- An integrative literature review was performed, covering studies published between 2003 and 2014.
- Searches were conducted across multiple databases including Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE, Psycinfo, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar.
- Studies were critically appraised using Joanna Briggs Institute tools, focusing on peer-reviewed English publications detailing Phase one CR interventions or education for acute care patients.
Main Results:
- Recent cardiac research has emphasized patient and health professional perceptions, CR interventions, and patient education.
- Factors hindering the effective delivery of Phase one CR, such as time constraints and workload, were identified.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing the implementation of Phase one CR is essential for improving the health outcomes of patients with coronary heart disease after hospitalization.
- Future CR interventions should focus on overcoming the identified barriers to effective program delivery.
Background:
Phase one cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an essential component of care for patients with coronary heart disease. With optimal program delivery, health outcomes can be improved.
Objectives:
To conduct an integrative review that explores Phase one CR for patients hospitalised with coronary heart disease.
Design:
Integrative literature review (2003-2014) Data sources: The literature search included Medline, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Experta Medica Database (EMBASE), Psycinfo, Clinical Practice Guidelines Portal, Cochrane Library, Clinical Evidence (BMJ) and Google Scholar.
Review Methods:
The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools relevant to study methodology were utilised. Studies included for review were peer reviewed, published in English. Studies included Phase one CR intervention/s or the provision of education to patients diagnosed with coronary heart disease in the acute care setting prior to hospital discharge.
Results:
In the past decade cardiac researchers have predominantly focused on patients and health professionals perceptions, CR interventions, and patient education. Factors that impede delivery of Phase one CR, such as time, workload etc. were also reported.
Conclusions:
The implementation of Phase one CR delivery requires optimisation to enable patients with coronary heart disease to achieve positive health outcomes post hospitalisation. Future interventions should address the factors that impede delivery of Phase one CR.
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