Search for dissertations about: "Cardiac rehabilitation programme"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words Cardiac rehabilitation programme.

2. 1. Cardiac rehabilitation in hospital and at home : a long-term study from the perspective of women who have suffered their first myocardial infarction

   Author : Inger Wieslander; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cardiac rehabilitation programme; coronary heart disease; myocardial infarction; social network; social support; women; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : The general aim of this licentiate thesis was to describe and compare, from a longitudinal perspective, the extent of cardiac rehabilitation efforts as well as changes in social support and social network in women who have suffered their first myocardial infarction (MI). The studies had a descriptive, comparative and longitudinal design. READ MORE

4. 2. Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease : Attendance, Adherence and the Added Value of a Behavioural Medicine Intervention

   Author : Sabina Borg; Maria Bäck; Birgitta Öberg; Lennart Nilsson; Joep Perk; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading global cause of death. After an index event related to CAD, exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (exCR) is strongly recommended as part of the secondary prevention. READ MORE

5. 3. Exercise in patients with chronic heart failure. With emphasis on peripheral muscle training, hydrotherapy and type 2 diabetes mellitus

   Author : Åsa Cider; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Exercise tolerance; Ejection fraction; Metabolic function; Muscle function; Oxygen uptake; Physical therapy techniques; Quality of life; Rehabilitation; Stroke volume; Water immersion;

   Abstract : Chronic heart failure (CHF) is not uncommon in developed countries with a growing ageing population. CHF is a chronic syndrome, which markedly impact negatively on the patient s life situation. Considerable impaired physical function and reduced health related quality of life is often present. READ MORE

6. 4. Effects of an expanded rehabilitation programme in patients with ischemic heart disease

   Author : Cathrine Edström Plüss; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The effects of expanded cardiac rehabilitation (ECR) after coronary artery by-pass surgery or myocardial infarction (MI) on medical risk markers, cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and hospitalizations due to symptoms of CV disease, were evaluated in a prospective randomized trial. The project was performed at the Department of Cardiology, Danderyd Hospital, between 1999-2001. READ MORE

7. 5. Problem-based learning in the rehabilitation of patients with coronary artery disease

   Author : Pia Tingström; Bernt Lindahl; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Background and aims: A well-informed patient is a prerequisite for adherence to lifestyle changes and drug treatments, which improve prognosis of CAD. Problem-based learning (PBL) is in line with principles of adult learning. The aim was to develop and evaluate a PBL rehabilitation programme for coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. READ MORE