The Impact of Structured Patient Education Material (SPEM) in Improving Clinical and Behavioural Outcomes in Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Participants: A Pilot Study

The Impact of Structured Patient Education Material (SPEM) in Improving Clinical and Behavioural Outcomes in Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Participants: A Pilot Study

This study aims to examine the impact of providing a digital education material to participants of home based cardiac rehabilitation in improving clinical and behavioural outcomes

This is a pilot study aiming to assess the impact of providing a structured patient education material in a digital form to participants of home based cardiac rehabilitation program in University Malaya Medical Centre.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 20-70 years
• Fulfills the low to moderate exercise participation risk criteria for Cardiac rehabilitation program phase 2 as per the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation standards
• Able to participate in a treadmill exercise program
• Cognitively able to give consent, and able to read and utilize the digital education material

Exclusion Criteria:

• Stratified as high risk to participate in an aerobic exercise program as per the American Association of cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation standards