Healthcare providers’ awareness of the information needs of their cardiac rehabilitation patients throughout the program continuum |
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Authors: | Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi Sherry L. Grace Scott Thomas Michael F. Evans Heather Sawula Paul Oh |
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Affiliation: | 1. Exercise Sciences Department, Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada;2. Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada;3. School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, Canada;4. Health Design Lab, St Michael''s Hospital, Toronto, Canada |
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Abstract: | ObjectiveTo (1) describe cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participant information needs, (2) investigate whether CR providers are cognizant of patient's information needs and preferred delivery formats, and (3) investigate whether patient information needs change over the course of CR.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, 306 CR patients and 28 CR providers completed a survey. The survey consisted of the Information Needs in CR (INCR) questionnaire, and items about preferred education delivery formats.ResultsLow-income CR participants had significantly greater information needs than high-income participants. CR providers were cognizant of patient information needs, except patients did desire more information on diagnosis and treatment than providers perceived (p < 0.01). Books, lectures and discussion were identified as the preferred delivery formats by both patients and providers. There were some significant differences in patient information needs over the course of the program, particularly in relation to concerns and risk factors.ConclusionCR patients desire information in many areas, particularly regarding emergency/safety and diagnosis/treatment. CR providers were highly cognizant of patient information needs; however, these do change over time.Practice implicationsThese findings could inform evaluation and improvement of CR education programming, to ensure programs are meeting patient information needs across all stages of recovery. |
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Keywords: | Coronary artery disease Rehabilitation Needs assessment Patient education as topic Questionnaires Health personnel |
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