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Tailored nurse-led cardiac rehabilitation after myocardial infarction results in better risk factor control at one year compared to traditional care : A retrospective observational study

Ögmundsdottir Michelsen, Halldora LU orcid ; Nilsson, Marie ; Scherstén, Fredrik LU ; Sjölin, Ingela LU ; Schiopu, Alexandru LU and Leosdottir, Margret LU (2018) In BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 18(1).
Abstract

Background: Cardiac rehabilitation improves prognosis after an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), however, the optimal method of implementation is unknown. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of individually-tailored, nurse-led cardiac rehabilitation on patient outcomes. Method: This single-centre retrospective observational study included 217 patients (62±9years, 73% men). All patients attended cardiac rehabilitation including at least two follow-up consultations with a nurse. Patients receiving traditional care (n=105) had a routine cardiologist consultation, while for those receiving tailored care (n=112) their need for a cardiologist consultation was individually evaluated by the nurses. Regression analysis was used to... (More)

Background: Cardiac rehabilitation improves prognosis after an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), however, the optimal method of implementation is unknown. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of individually-tailored, nurse-led cardiac rehabilitation on patient outcomes. Method: This single-centre retrospective observational study included 217 patients (62±9years, 73% men). All patients attended cardiac rehabilitation including at least two follow-up consultations with a nurse. Patients receiving traditional care (n=105) had a routine cardiologist consultation, while for those receiving tailored care (n=112) their need for a cardiologist consultation was individually evaluated by the nurses. Regression analysis was used to analyse risk factor control and hospital readmissions at one year. Results: Patients in the tailored group achieved better control of total cholesterol (-0.1 vs+0.4 mmol/L change between baseline (time of index event) and 12-14-month follow-up, (p=0.01), LDL cholesterol (-0.1 vs+0.2 mmol/L, p=0.02) and systolic blood pressure (-2.1 vs+4.3 mmHg, p=0.01). Active smokers, at baseline, were more often smoke-free at one-year in the tailored group [OR 0.32 (0.1-1.0), p=0.05]. There was a no significant difference in re-admissions during the first year of follow-up. In the tailored group 60% of the patients had a cardiologist consultation compared to 98% in the traditional group (p<0.001). The number of nurse visits was the same in both groups, while the number of telephone contacts was 38% higher in the tailored group (p=0.02). Conclusion: A tailored, nurse-led cardiac rehabilitation programme can improve risk factor management in post-AMI patients.

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Acute myocardial infarction, Cardiac rehabilitation, Cardiovascular risk factors, Nurse-led care, Secondary prevention
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BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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18
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1
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167
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BioMed Central (BMC)
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  • pmid:30111283
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1471-2261
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10.1186/s12872-018-0907-0
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Evaluation and improvement of secondary prevention after myocardial infarction
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English
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