Behavioural & psychological aspects of cardiac rehabilitation

Question 1

how many people following a cardiac event report high anxiety and depression

Answer 1

20-30% anxiety

15-20% depression

Question 2

what age is more likely to experience anxiety and depression and why

Answer 2

younger adults as they were not expecting it

Question 3

effects of high levels of anxiety and depression

Answer 3

more likely to drop-out from CR and face an increased risk of a second cardiac event + higher rates of mortality
associated with a 26% increase in the development of coronary artery disease
41% higher risk of cardiovascular mortality and coronary heart disease
71% higher risk of stroke
35% higher risk of heart failure

Question 4

who is most likely to drop out of CR programs. and why?

Answer 4

those under 65 years old

cause they have responsibilities (job, family) and don’t feel old enough to need help

Question 5

who are CR programs tailored to

Answer 5

older adults

middle age and younger patients may be overlooked and not given the support that they need

Question 6

What are the two most common causes of disability in high-income countries

Answer 6

cardiovascular disease and depression

Question 7

Barriers to rehabilitation

Answer 7

location (traveling far distances to complete programs, added experiences)
work responsibilities (working 9-5)
lack of time (leading barrier for adherence)

Question 8

sex differences in CR programs

Answer 8

women present with a greater number of modifiable risk factors
women have worse physical and mental health compared to men
women have more perceived barriers to CR programs (women do most family responsibilities)
women are underrepresented in the programs.