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Bell, Catherine (2010) Cardiovascular disease – coronary heart disease – qualitative research. [Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)] (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Abstract

Background

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide (World Health Organisation, 2008). This study focuses coronary heart disease and the management of lifestyle changes in prevention and ongoing treatment. In doing this, cardiac rehabilitation most useful. Through this process, individuals may experience a variety of issues, which may influence their overall health status. Despite the importance of rehabilitation being acknowledged, there is need for all available literature to be synthesised, in order to understand the range of issues that the individuals encounter.

Aim

To systematically explore the issues that cardiac rehabilitation patient’s encounter and the effect these may have on modifying health related behaviour.

Method

Electronic database literature searching was carried out using: The Cochrane Collaboration, INTUTE, British Nursing Index (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCO) and PsychInfo (Ovid). Cited searching of all identified references was also carried out. The literature that satisfied the predefined inclusion criteria were then quality assessed through critical appraisal.

Results

Twenty one studies were included in the review. These studies were synthesised through a coding process, which identified a variety of recurring issues.

Conclusions

This study recognises the diverse issues that affect patients when changing their behaviour, during rehabilitation. With the ten year review of the National Service Framework for coronary heart disease (Department of Health, 2000) approaching, this work will aid understanding of issues encountered. This will enable future guidance and services to address these issues.

Item Type:	Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Depositing User:	EP, Services
Date Deposited:	01 Feb 2011 09:47
Last Modified:	01 Jan 2018 00:23
URI:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/23635

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