The cardiac rehabilitation professional visits John and explains what has happened to him. John has had a ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), another name this is given is a heart attack. It is important to consider patient friendly words to ensure they understand what has happened to them and explain the process that occurred to address any cardiac misconceptions.
Category: HEARTe
What is happening to John?
Positive life change: It is not all doom and gloom! Many people also say they have increased joy in being alive, a re-evaluation of life goals and the value of their relationships, and increased feeling of well being through adopting a healthier lifestyle.
6 months ago it wasn’t like this
The doctor’s notes:
John
John is a 53 year old heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver who enjoys working out at the gym. He cycles with his friends and is planning to do a 10K in aid of his local Cardiac Rehabilitation team who are raising money for equipment. He has lost around 10 kilograms in the past 6 months and has a BMI of 28. He is proud to be an ex-smoker and his most recent cholesterol at his practice was 5.0.
Introduction to cases
Referral to cardiac rehabilitation (CR)
Cardiac rehabilitation quiz
*Standards and Core Component for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. The Six Core Components. BACPR 2017 (3rd Edition)
What is cardiac rehabilitation (CR)?
Learning outcomes
- Define the term and outline the menu based pathway/phases of cardiac rehabilitation
- Summarise the cardiac rehabilitation tools and services used to support patients
- Gain an understanding of the importance of behavioural change within cardiac rehabilitation
- Develop awareness of the evidence supporting secondary prevention
- Develop awareness of discharge planning and ongoing community support following cardiac rehabilitation
Introduction
Module authors
Module Lead
Lesley O’Brien, Cardiac Physiotherapist, NHS Lanarkshire
Module Authors
Dr Morag Osborne, Consultant Clinical Psychologist C Rehab, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Richard Forsyth, BHF Project Manager, Scotland West
Karen McMeeken, Senior Charge Nurse C Rehab, NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Lindsay McKechnie, Dietetic Clinical Team Lead- Cardiac, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Reviewers
Brenda Anderson, Cardiac Rehabilitation Manager, NHS Grampian
Katherine Paterson, Clinical Lead Cardiology Dietitian, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Lauren Chalmers, Senior Physiotherapist, Cardiac Rehabilitation, NHS Grampian
Christine Proudfoot, Physiotherapist, Cardiac Rehabilitation, NHS Lanarkshire
Una Walker, Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Specialist, NHS Lanarkshire
Contributors
Fiona Prendergast, Phase IV instructor, Fife
Moira Dowden, PN/ NES GPN Education Advisor, NHS Dumfries & Galloway
