Features of patients with ischemic heart disease motivation to participation in the cardiac rehabilitation outpatient program

• Protasov E.A.
• Velikanov A.A.
• Tregubenko I.A.
• Starunskaya D.A.
• Levashkevich Yu.L.
• Demchenko E.A.

Abstract

The aim of the work was to study patients with coronary heart disease motivation and their wiLLingness to participate in the cardiac rehabiLitation program. Average age was 56,8 years, women accounted for 25% (n=31). The authors used questioning (an originaL questionnaire aimed at motivation features exposure) and cLinicaL psychoLogy method (observation, conversation). 124 compLeted questionnaires were received. Patients were divided into 2 groups: the first group (60.5%, n=75) consisted of patients who had previousLy agreed to participate in the rehabiLitation program; the 2nd group (39.5%, n=49) incLuded patients who refused to participate. 1^st group showed higher LeveL of generaL motivation and separate motivating factors. Negative motivation was higher in the 2nd group. No differences between groups were detected in awareness of cardiovascuLar disease consequences. 4.8% (n=6) of interviewed patients entered the rehabiLitation program after discharge from the hospitaL. Patients' with coronary heart disease refusaL to participate in the cardiac rehabiLitation program seems to be irrationaL. Causes of such irrationaL behavior require detailed study in course of further researches.

Keywords:ambulatory rehabilitation, coronary heart disease, questioning, motivation

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