Abstract
Aim
To explore and describe long-term thoughts and perceptions of the Aussie Heart Guide Programme including the role of the mentor, held by patients recovering from myocardial infarction.
Design
A qualitative design.
Methods
Thirteen patients recovering from myocardial infarction who were unable to attend a hospital-based or affiliated outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programme were interviewed by telephone at the completion of the programme and asked to describe the relationship with their assigned nurse mentor and their perception of the audiovisual used in the programme.
Results
Three themes emerged; assisting me to cope, supporting me and my family and tailoring the programme to my needs. Patients were satisfied with the programme and appreciative of the supportive and caring relationships provided by mentors during their hospitalization through to their discharge from the programme.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 41-50 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Nursing Open |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 4 Oct 2015 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aussie heart guide
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Coronary heart disease
- Home-based cardiac rehabilitation
- Mentoring
- Myocardial infarction
- Nurses
- Nursing
