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.
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Introduction
Module authors Module Lead Lesley O’Brien, Cardiac Physiotherapist, NHS Lanarkshire Module Authors Dr Morag Osborne, Consultant Clinical Psychologist C Rehab,...
John
John is a 53 year old heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver who enjoys working out at the gym. He cycles...
Jean
Jean is discharged from hospital… ...
Michał
Michał is a 42 year Polish man. He is an IT programmer working in the UK for a large firm...
Module test
This is the module test for ‘HEARTe 5. Cardiac rehabilitation’. It is strongly recommended that you work through the learning materials...
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