Cardiac Rehabilitation
- 6. Phase I Relates to the period of hospitalization following an acute cardiac event. The duration of this phase may vary depending on the initial diagnosis, the severity of the event, and individual institutions, usually one week acute event/post-op.
- 7. Objectives Conditioning from acute event/post-CABG To make the patient functionally independent To adjust with discharge from hospital Psychological counselling Nutritional counselling Secondary prevention targetting
- 8. Phase I During this phase, the patient will: Have early mobilization and adequate discharge planning. Undergo a risk factor assessment and risk stratification. Receive information regarding their diagnosis, risk factors, medications, and work/social issues. Receive involvement and support of family and/or partner.
- 10. Phase II This phase encompasses the immediate post-discharge period, which is typically a period of 4-6 weeks.
- 11. Objectives Functional goals exercise training under supervision or at home Psychosocial goals Anxiety/depression management Secondary preventive targets
- 12. Phase II Focuses on : Health education Resumption of physical activity In the format of : Telephone follow-up Home visits Individual/group education sessions
- 14. Objectives Functional goals Exercise training under supervision Psychosocial goals Return to work, hobbies and lifestyle Anxiety/depression management Secondary preventive targets
- 15. Phase III This phase is sometimes erroneously referred to as the Exercise phase. It incorporates : Exercise training in combination with ongoing education and psychosocial and vocational interventions. The duration of this phase may vary from 6-12 weeks, with patients required to attend a CR unit 2-3 times/week for structured exercise and other lifestyle interventions.
- 17. Phase IV This phase constitutes the components of long-term maintenance of lifestyle changes and professional monitoring of clinical status. It is when patients leave the structured Phase III program and continue exercise and other lifestyle modifications indefinitely. This may be facilitated in the CR unit itself or in a local leisure center. Phase IV may involved helping them set a safe and realistic maintenance program.
- 18. Objectives Maintenance of achieved functional status Return to work Return to hobbies with lifestyle modifications. Secondary preventive targets.