scholarly journals Nutritional care in the cardiac rehabilitation program

2016 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Letizia Da Vico ◽  
Barbara Biffi ◽  
Maria Luisa Masini ◽  
Francesco Fattirolli
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Group Session ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Nutritional Care

There is some evidence of the efficacy of nutritional care in modifying eating habits and behavior in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation: nutritional care has a relevant role in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. The dietitian is the qualified sanitary professional for nutritional care. The aim of this study was to define the role of dietitians within a health care team in programs of cardiac rehabilitation. In this setting, nutritional care starts with a dietary assessment, which includes a measurement of the anthropometric parameters, and a survey of the patient knowledge and eating habits. If there is no need for change in the patient lifestyle, the patient is addressed to the normal cardiac rehabilitation program with no further nutritional intervention except one session of counseling. When lifestyle changes are needed, the dietitian defines, together with the patient, therapeutic aims and expected results. The following phase is represented by group session with patients and their relatives during which nutritional topics are discussed and nutritional education is provided Afterwards, self-monitoring sheets of eating habits are individually discussed in one visit; a last individual visit is used for a final assessment of nutritional knowledge, dietary habits, and anthropometric parameters. In case of unsatisfactory results, patients are invited to participate to three group session to be held biweekly, during which they interact with the dietitian and take part to exercises and group discussions. When the established targets are reached, the nutritional program includes individual follow up visits at six and twelve months for further assessment of medium term results.

scholarly journals Cardiac rehabilitation via telerehabilitation in COVID-19 pandemic situation

2021 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dian M. Sari ◽  
Laurentia C. G. Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Adherence To Medication ◽  
Home Based

Abstract Background Adherence to medication and lifestyle changes are very important in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. One of the ways is by doing a cardiac rehabilitation program. Main body of the abstract Cardiac rehabilitation program is divided into three phases. The cardiac rehabilitation program’s implementation, especially the second phase, center-based cardiac rehabilitation (CBCR), has many barriers not to participate optimally. Therefore, the third phase, known as home-based cardiac rehabilitation (HBCR), can become a substitute or addition to CBCR. On the other hand, this phase is also an essential part of the patients’ functional capacity. During the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic, HBCR has become the leading solution in the cardiac rehabilitation program’s sustainability. Innovation is needed in its implementation, such as telerehabilitation. So, the cardiac rehabilitation program can be implemented by patients and monitored by health care providers continuously. Short conclusion Physicians play an essential role in motivating patients and encouraging their family members to commit to a sustainable CR program with telerehabilitation to facilitate its implementation.

‘This is a forever project’: supporting lifestyle changes in a regional Queensland community-based cardiac rehabilitation program

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 178
Author(s):  
Wendy Madsen
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Cardiac Events ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Behaviour Changes

Cardiac rehabilitation programs throughout the world have struggled for several years to attract more participants and facilitate behaviour changes in these clients. Over the past few years, there has been an increased level of attention in the role that self-efficacy and social support may play in this respect. The main aim of this study was to explore self-efficacy and social support within a regional, community-based cardiac rehabilitation program that does not adhere to traditional cardiac rehabilitation structures. Twelve participants were interviewed and two major themes emerged from the thematic analysis of the interview transcripts: making personal lifestyle changes; and supportive environment for lifestyle changes. Although this study is exploratory in nature, it has highlighted the significance of social support from within a program as opposed to participants’ friends and family, the subject of most social-support research. It also contributes to the challenges others are starting to make regarding the limited timeframes associated with traditional cardiac rehabilitation programs, suggesting more time may be needed to build firmer psychosocial foundations for behaviour change after cardiac events.

scholarly journals Is it possible that a cardiac rehabilitation program can reduce the cardiovascular risk in individuals with metabolic syndrome?

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 422-432
Author(s):  
Ana Denise Brandão ◽  
Keila Larissa Pereira Reis ◽  
Nathalia Moraes Ribeiro ◽  
Patricia Figueiredo ◽  
Daniela Martins de Fausto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Background: Metabolic syndrome is a complex disorder represented by a set of cardiovascular risk factors usually related to central fat deposition, insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. It is associated with accelerated atherosclerosis in response to chronic inflammation and vascular endothelial dysfunction, increasing overall mortality. Objective: We aimed to evaluate the effect of a cardiac rehabilitation program on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with metabolic syndrome. Methods: This is prospective interventional study. All patients underwent a 20-session cardiac rehabilitation program with aerobic and resisted exercises as well as an educational program for lifestyle changes. Results: Forty-seven patients participated in the present study. After the cardiac rehabilitation program (CRP), a significant reduction (p = 0,0092) for cardiovascular risk and fatigue (p > 0.001) was observed; 78% of the patients had positive effects on physical capacity, 72% of the patients presented HbA1c reduction, 51% increased HDL-cholesterol, 70% reduced total cholesterol, 63% reduced triglycerides, 61% reduced systolic blood pressure and 53% reduced diastolic blood pressure. Conclusion: Cardiac rehabilitation program with aerobic and resisted exercises associated with educational program for lifestyle changes is an effective approach in the treatment of patients with metabolic syndrome mainly seen by a reduced cardiovascular risk factors and reducing fatigue, improved physical capacity and reduced components of metabolic syndrome.

Psychosocial Outcomes Among Women Referred to Different Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Models

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liz Midence ◽  
Susan Holtzman ◽  
Donna E. Stewart ◽  
Adrienne Kovacs ◽  
Sherry L. Grace
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Psychosocial Outcomes ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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