cardiac surgery (openhartoperatie) including CABG (bypass operatie) and valve surgery (klepoperatie)
Conditions
Interventions
A home-based exercise program to start cardiac rehabilitation in an early phase (immediately after discharge from the hospital). This program will be offered as adjuvant to the traditional outpatient
Sponsors
Medisch Spectrum Twente
Paramedische Zorg
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a patient must meet all of the following criteria: - CABG or valve surgery - Clinically stabile and capable of performing an exercise program (judgement cardiologist) - Intended to participate in the regular outpatient exercise program - Access to the internet - Master of Dutch language (reading and writing) - Live in adherence area of MST - Age >18 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: No exclusion criteria are defined.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure is exercise capacity, measured with the 6 minutes walk test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures are: - Physical activity, objectively measured with an accelerometer, subjectively measured with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short form. - Quality of life, measured with the Quality of Life after Myocardial Infarction (QLMI) questionnaire. - Disability, measured with the Groningen Activiteiten Restrictie Schaal (GARS). - Anxiety and depression, measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). - Satisfaction with treatment (Client Satisfaction Questionnaire). | — |
Contacts
Public ContactM.M. Veehof
University Twente, Department of Psychology and Communication of Health and Risk, P.O. Box 217
Outcome results
None listed