Nurse-Led eHealth Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: Participant Insights
Author Information
Author(s): Su Jing Jing, Paguio Jenniffer Torralba, Wang Weidi, Batalik Ladislav
Primary Institution: School of Nursing Tung Wah College
Hypothesis
What are the perspectives of individuals with coronary heart disease on a nurse-led eHealth cardiac rehabilitation program?
Conclusion
The NeCR program is feasible in providing accessible rehabilitative services at home post-discharge, but improvements are needed in user-friendliness and privacy protections.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants found the NeCR program valuable in addressing gaps in cardiac rehabilitation services.
- Participants reported feeling supported and guided by the NeCR program in terms of behavior change.
- 88.8% of participants uploaded health data on exercise and diet on the website during the intervention.
Takeaway
This study shows that a nurse-led online program can help heart patients manage their health better, but it needs to be easier to use and protect their privacy.
Methodology
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 participants to capture their feedback and experiences with the NeCR program.
Potential Biases
Participants who used the NeCR may have been more positive towards the program, potentially introducing bias.
Limitations
The study was conducted at a single healthcare institution, which may limit the transferability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
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