Quality Improvement in Health Care (한국의료질향상학회지)

Korean Society for Quality in Health Care (한국의료질향상학회)
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Experience of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: a Qualitative Study

관상동맥질환자의 심장재활 치료 경험: 질적 연구

  • Seok-Hee, Lee (Prevention and Management center, Ulsan Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Center, Ulsan University Hospital) ;
  • Go-Eun, Kim (Prevention and Management center, Ulsan Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Center, Ulsan University Hospital) ;
  • Jeehee, Pyo (Department of Preventive Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital) ;
  • Minsu, Ock (Prevention and Management center, Ulsan Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Center, Ulsan University Hospital)
  • 이석희 (울산대학교병원 울산권역심뇌혈관질환센터 예방관리센터) ;
  • 김고은 (울산대학교병원 울산권역심뇌혈관질환센터 예방관리센터) ;
  • 표지희 (울산대학교병원 예방의학과) ;
  • 옥민수 (울산대학교병원 울산권역심뇌혈관질환센터 예방관리센터)
  • Received : 2022.05.11
  • Accepted : 2022.07.29
  • Published : 2022.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose:In order to improve the quality of cardiac rehabilitation, it is important to examine the experiences of the patients and how they feel about each part of the process. We used a qualitative research methodology to conduct an in-depth review of the experiences of patients who participated in cardiac rehabilitation. Methods: According to semi-structured guidelines, in-depth interviews were conducted with a total of five patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Results: A total of 232 codes was derived; these codes were split into 4 categories and 10 subcategories. Although the patients were apprehensive about the diagnosis of heart disease, it also gave them a chance to reflect on their health behaviors of the past. In addition, they began to appreciate their families and support networks more as the disease progressed. The participants did not know about cardiac rehabilitation until the medical staff recommended it, but they participated in the program with the expectation that they could become healthier. The participants felt that they became more physically and mentally healthy while undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Rehabilitation served as an opportunity to improve other health behaviors as well. However, they emphasized that it is necessary to continuously maintain improved health behavior, find an exercise method that is suitable for one's physical ability and not monotonous, and prepare a plan to reduce the time and economic burden of cardiac rehabilitation. Conclusion: The participants' positive experiences confirmed in this study will be used as evidence for the expansion of cardiac rehabilitation programs.

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Acknowledgement

This study was carried out with the research funding support from the Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Disease Center.

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