Understanding Facilitators and Challenges to Care Transition in Cardiac Rehabilitation: Perspectives and Assumptions of Healthcare Professionals.
Maiken Bay RavnConnie BerthelsenThomas MariboClaus Vinther NielsenCharlotte Gjørup PedersenCharlotte HandbergPublished in: Global qualitative nursing research (2023)
Cardiac rehabilitation is an essential part of treatment for patients with cardiovascular disease. Cardiac rehabilitation is increasingly organized outside hospital in community healthcare services. However, this transition may be challenging. The aim of this study was to examine assumptions and perspectives among healthcare professionals on how facilitators and challenges influence the transition from hospital to community healthcare services for patients in cardiac rehabilitation. The study followed the Interpretive Description methodology and data consisted of participant observations and focus group interviews. The analysis showed that despite structured guidelines aimed to support the collaboration, improvements could be made. Facilitators and challenges could occur in the collaboration between the healthcare professionals, in the collaboration with the patient, or because of the new reality for patients when diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- cardiovascular disease
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- mental health
- primary care
- prognostic factors
- emergency department
- electronic health record
- social media
- machine learning
- deep learning
- adverse drug
- artificial intelligence
- health information
- pain management
- clinical practice
- virtual reality
- combination therapy