Exercise Adherence of Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation

Qualitative Research on the Influencing Factors of Exercise Adherence of Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

The study explored the influencing factors of exercise adherence of home-based cardiac rehabilitation in patients with coronary artery disease.

The study used a qualitative exploratory design. Informants were recruited by purposive sampling. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted among patients with coronary artery disease and medical professionals in home-based cardiac rehabilitation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of coronary artery disease;
• Age ≤75 years old;
• Participated in home-based cardiac rehabilitation ≥12 weeks;
• Have good language skills;
• Volunteer to participate in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have other serious acute or chronic diseases;
• A previous history of mental illness or a positive family history of mental illness;
• Have severe audio-visual or speech impairments that may affect understanding and answering questions.