Patients' and nurses' views on providing psychological support within cardiac rehabilitation programmes: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore patients' and nurses' views on the feasibility and acceptability of providing psychological care within cardiac rehabilitation services.

Design

In-depth interviews analysed thematically.

Participants

18 patients and 7 cardiac nurses taking part in a pilot trial (CADENCE) of an enhanced psychological care intervention delivered within cardiac rehabilitation programmes by nurses to patients with symptoms of depression.

Setting

Cardiac services based in the South West of England and the East Midlands, UK.

Results

Patients and nurses viewed psychological support as central to good cardiac rehabilitation. Patients' accounts highlighted the significant and immediate adverse effect a cardiac event can have on an individual's mental well-bei

SUBMITTER: Turner KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5589022 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature