Category: HEARTe

3 months later…

The volunteer driver brings Jean to the tea-dance. Cardiac rehabilitation input has given Jean confidence and knowledge that having a cardiac event does not mean she has to stop enjoying social activities.

CR physiotherapist: physical activity

Following their discussion Jean knows that the CR physiotherapist has an understanding of her individual situation. The CR physiotherapist has used a menu based approach and has offered Jean a home based activity program. The cardiac rehabilitation physiotherapist supports Jean using an activity DVD he has brought along.

Jean with the physio

Jean's goals

CR physiotherapist home visit

Below is a decisional balance box that the CR physiotherapist uses in his discussion with Jean.

Decisional balance Benefits Drawbacks
Change
  • Back dancing with friends
  • Be with friends more
  • Getting out of the house
  • Feel better
  • Feel healthier
  • Get up stairs easier
  • Scared I get chest pain
  • Lost confidence
  • Too far to travel to hospital class
No Change
  • Wont worry about doing too much
  • No chest pain if I take it easy
  • I dont know what to do
  • Will feel lonely if I cant get out to meet friends
  • Will have to move house if cant get up stairs