Influence of a Rehabilitation Nursing Care Program on Quality of Life of Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

11 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-12-10

Study Completion Date

2018-07-30

Brief Summary

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Cardiac rehabilitation is fundamental in the treatment of patients undergoing cardiac surgery regarding the educational, physical exercise and quality of life dimensions. Considering the competences of Specialist Nurses in Rehabilitation Nursing and the current prevalence of risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, it is essential to implement programs in this area.

This study aims to assess the impact of Specialist Nurses in Rehabilitation Nursing interventions on a cardiac rehabilitation program during hospitalization (phase I) and 1 month after cardiac surgery (phase II), in around 30 patients of both sexes, between 25 and 64 years old, and according to the American Heart Association and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, met the criteria for low or moderate risk, class B for participation and exercise supervision, absence of signs/symptoms after cardiac surgery, with a left ventricular ejection fraction greater than 40%. Supervised interventions were performed during hospitalization, pre- and post-cardiac surgery, and 1 month after hospital discharge. In phase II, a physical exercise program was fulfilled according to the norms of the American College of Sports Medicine, comprising 3 sessions of physical exercise per week lasting between 30 to 60 minutes, including heating, aerobic exercise, and recovery/stretching. Hemodynamic data (blood pressure, heart rate, peripheral oxygen saturation) and the Borg scale were recorded in the initial, intermediate and final periods of each session. The aerobic capacity was evaluated through the 6-Minute Walk Test and health-related quality of life using the Short Form Health Survey 36 (SF-36V2) questionnaire.

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Detailed Description

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Cardiac rehabilitation is fundamental in the treatment of patients undergoing cardiac surgery regarding the educational, physical exercise and quality of life dimensions. Considering the competences of Specialist Nurses in Rehabilitation Nursing and the current prevalence of risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, it is essential to implement programs in this area.

Participants of both sexes will be included, between 25 and 64 years of age, meeting the criteria for low or moderate risk, class B for participation and exercise supervision, absence of signs/symptoms after cardiac surgery, with a left ventricular ejection fraction greater than 40%, according to the American Heart Association and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Inclusion criteria will consider patients with stable chronic heart failure (class I-III according to New York Heart Association), with dyslipidemia, controlled hypertension, without arrhythmias, without motor or psychic alterations, with previous acceptance of the informed consent of the intervention program. Participants will be excluded if present non-controlled arrhythmias, severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, unstable angina, uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus, decompensated coronary insufficiency, and pericarditis.

Supervised interventions will be provided during hospitalization, pre- and post-cardiac surgery, and 1 month after hospital discharge, considered phase I. In phase II, a physical exercise program will be performed, according to the norms of the American College of Sports Medicine, comprising 3 sessions of physical exercise per week lasting between 30 to 60 minutes, including heating, aerobic exercise and recovery/stretching. Hemodynamic data (blood pressure, heart rate, peripheral oxygen saturation) and the Borg scale will be recorded in the initial, intermediate and final periods of each session. The aerobic capacity will be evaluated through the 6-Minute Walk Test and health-related quality of life will be assessed through the Short Form Health Survey 36 (SF-36V2) questionnaire. No control will be assessed.

Conditions

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Cardiac Surgery Patients

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

An exercise program was performed by the Specialist Nurses in Rehabilitation Nursing, comprising the combination of the various components of the exercise: aerobic and recovery/stretching. The program will start in the intensive care unit after the 24 hours post-surgery, and later, during hospitalization. The evaluations will be performed during hospitalization, in phase I of cardiac rehabilitation, and one-month post-discharge, in the Nursing visits of follow-up (phase II of cardiac rehabilitation). Clinical data (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Peripheral Oxygen Saturation) and Borg scale will be recorded in the initial, intermediate and final periods of each session. Capillary glycemia will be evaluated at the beginning of each session. Three sessions of exercises will be performed weekly with duration of 30 min to 60 min, divided in heating (10-25 min), aerobic exercise (10 min) and recovery (10-25min).

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Exercise for cardiac rehabilitation

Three sessions of exercises will be performed weekly with duration of 30 min to 60 min, divided into heating, aerobic exercise and recovery.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Exercise for cardiac rehabilitation

Intervention Type OTHER

An exercise program was designed according to the American College of Sports Medicine and performed by the Specialist Nurses in Rehabilitation Nursing. Comprises aerobic and recovery/stretching. Started in the intensive care unit after the 24 hours post-surgery, and later, during hospitalization. Clinical data (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Peripheral Oxygen Saturation) and Borg scale will be recorded in the initial, intermediate and final periods of each session. Capillary glycemia will be evaluated at the beginning of each session. Three sessions of exercises will be performed weekly with duration of 30 min to 60 min, divided in heating (10-25 min), aerobic exercise (10 min) and recovery (10-25min). Possible symptoms will be controlled during exercise sessions.

Interventions

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Exercise for cardiac rehabilitation

An exercise program was designed according to the American College of Sports Medicine and performed by the Specialist Nurses in Rehabilitation Nursing. Comprises aerobic and recovery/stretching. Started in the intensive care unit after the 24 hours post-surgery, and later, during hospitalization. Clinical data (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Peripheral Oxygen Saturation) and Borg scale will be recorded in the initial, intermediate and final periods of each session. Capillary glycemia will be evaluated at the beginning of each session. Three sessions of exercises will be performed weekly with duration of 30 min to 60 min, divided in heating (10-25 min), aerobic exercise (10 min) and recovery (10-25min). Possible symptoms will be controlled during exercise sessions.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult cardiac surgery patients, between 25 to 64 years old, with stable chronic heart failure (class I-III according to NYCD); with dyslipidemia, controlled hypertension (AHT), without arrhythmias, without motor or psychic alterations, with previous acceptance of the informed consent of the intervention program.

Exclusion Criteria

* Participants will be excluded if presents one or more of the following conditions: non-controlled arrhythmias, severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, unstable angina, uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus, decompensated coronary insufficiency, and pericarditis.

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No