Essentials of cardiovascular rehabilitation phase II and III.

摘要

Price's study supports the assertion that the need for consistent program structure in phase II and phase III cardiac rehabilitation exists in this country. He researches the available literature and conducts personal phone interviews with approximately fifty clinical directors as well as personally visiting approximately thirty other clinics in a six state region. The format of the program structure is unique in that it follows the same sequence as that of the patient as the rehabilitation proceeds from the beginning to the end.;This research demonstrates the need for program structure as it makes a significant contribution to both the patient and allied health profession. It helps the patient by making them feel more secure with the process as well as facilitating a move to a new clinic if the need arises. The allied health profession is strengthened by adding a more solid structure to one of its components, phase II and phase III cardiac rehabilitation. Cardiac rehabilitation serves as a catalyst in the healing arts and enhances the everyday lives of a special population with heart disease. (Abstract shortened by UMI.).;Each interview and clinical visit includes the following question: (1) Are you currently using remote cardiac monitoring for all phase II patients? (2) Would the patient in the phase II portion of cardiac rehabilitation exercise without remote cardiac monitoring? (3) Is the equipment used in your cardiac rehabilitation program reliable with respect to measuring energy out-put (M.E.T.S.) when a patient is exercising? (4) What brands of equipment are you using for the following: (a) Treadmill, (b) Exercise Bike, (c) Rowing Machine, (d) Stair Stepper and (e) Ski Machine. (5) Upon completion of the phase II cardiac rehabilitation program, does the patient have an option to continue in a phase III non-monitored cardiac rehabilitation program in your facility? (6) Is there a follow up program for those patients who are no longer in phase II and opt not to continue with phase III? If so, what is it? The data collected from these interviews and visits is used to support much of the program especially in the areas of remote monitoring (telemetry) and phase III follow up protocol.