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    Improving cardiac rehabilitation services - Challenges for cardiac rehabilitation coordinators

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    Authors
    Fernandez, R.
    Davidson, Patricia
    Griffiths, R.
    Salamonson, Y.
    Date
    2010
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Fernandez, Ritin S. and Davidson, Patricia and Griffiths, Rhonda and Salamonson, Yenna. 2010. Improving cardiac rehabilitation services - Challenges for cardiac rehabilitation coordinators. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 10 (1): pp. 37-43.
    Source Title
    European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
    DOI
    10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2010.03.007
    ISSN
    1474-5151
    School
    Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/3739
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a long term multifactorial rehabilitation program aimed at the secondary prevention of cardiovascular events. However, delivery of CR services is less than optimal. Aim: This study explored the perceptions of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) coordinators relating to challenges for improving the delivery of CR services. Methods: The study design used qualitative, semi-structured in-depth telephone interviews with 20 CR coordinators from NSW Australia. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematic content analysis was undertaken to identify common themes. Results: Twenty CR coordinators participated in the study. Three major themes including obstacles to delivering cardiac rehabilitation services, challenges in achieving continuity and coordination, and complexities in delivering evidence-based health care were identified. Study findings indicate that limited service capacity due to a lack of investment and planning, rurality, lack of knowledge, and communication difficulties, are major challenges that CR coordinators need to overcome to provide effective services. Conclusions: The experiences of participants provide some detailed insight into the barriers encountered in providing CR services. The main message from this study is that providing CR services is a complex process and is collectively influenced by the health care system; professional and provider issues; and program characteristics.

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