Assessment of patients’ knowledge in cardiac rehabilitation programs in the Northeast and South Brazil

Authors

  • Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi University of Toronto
  • Rafaella Zulianello dos Santos Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
  • Thiago Renee Felipe Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Maria Irany Knackfuss Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Magnus Benetti Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v12n4.4334

Keywords:

Coronary artery disease, Education, Knowledge, Questionnaires, Rehabilitation.

Abstract

Introduction: Patient education in cardiac rehabilitation is only effective when it has accurate information about what participants know about their health status and related factors. Objective: To assess coronary patient’s knowledge about their condition, comparing two private programs of rehabilitation. Methods: Two samples of coronary patients participating in cardiac rehabilitation recruited in Northeast and South Brazil were compared cross-sectionally. The patients' knowledge was assessed using the CADE-Q, psychometrically validated. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square, “t” tests and Anovas. Results: Patients from the South program showed a statistically higher mean total knowledge than patients from the Northeast, especially regarding pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease. Conclusion: Although the samples were similar there were differences between patients' knowledge of the South and Northeast Brazil. These differences must be taken into account when education programs are designed to coronary patients.

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Published

2014-01-28

How to Cite

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Ghisi GL de M, Santos RZ dos, Felipe TR, Knackfuss MI, Benetti M. Assessment of patients’ knowledge in cardiac rehabilitation programs in the Northeast and South Brazil. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2014 Jan. 28 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];12(4):611-20. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/4334

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Applied Sciences