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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Psychological Wellbeing

Background:

  • Cardiac rehabilitation programs aim to increase physical activity in patients with coronary heart disease.
  • Increased physical activity is linked to reduced mortality rates in this population.
  • Long-term effects on psychological wellbeing and quality of life are also important considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the long-term impact of a cardiac rehabilitation program on physical activity, quality of life, anxiety, and depression.
  • To determine if the benefits observed immediately after the program are sustained over 12 months.

Main Methods:

  • A six-week cardiac rehabilitation program was implemented.
  • 105 participants completed assessments at baseline, six weeks, and 12 months.
  • Data collected included scores for physical activity, quality of life, anxiety, and depression.

Main Results:

  • Participants showed improvements in physical activity, quality of life, anxiety, and depression after the six-week program.
  • These positive changes were still evident at the 12-month follow-up.
  • The study demonstrates sustained benefits of cardiac rehabilitation.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiac rehabilitation programs yield lasting improvements in physical activity and psychological wellbeing.
  • The positive effects on quality of life, anxiety, and depression persist for at least 12 months.
  • These findings underscore the long-term value of cardiac rehabilitation.