MULTIPLE FACETS OF REHABILITATION IN ELDERLY PATIENTS AFTER CARDIAC SURGERY

Maura Gabriela Felea, Florin Mitu and Maria M. Leon
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Maura Gabriela Felea: Gr. T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi – Romania, Faculty of Medicine, Ist Medical Department
Florin Mitu: Gr. T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi – Romania, Faculty of Medicine, Ist Medical Department, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinic of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Iasi, Romania
Maria M. Leon: Gr. T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi – Romania, Faculty of Medicine, Ist Medical Department, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinic of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Iasi, Romania

SEA - Practical Application of Science, 2014, issue 5, 311-314

Abstract: The elderly rehabilitation program after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) encompasses endurance training performed on a cycloergometer and physical rehabilitation, the results being exceeded by adding strength and balance exercises. Early initiation of mobilization exercises can prevent problems of posture, as well as thoraco-pulmonary and scapular-humeral articulation conditions often encountered after cardiac surgery. The results of special functional training in elderly can be assessed by six minute walk perimeter and quality of life questionnaire. This article describes the extents of multiple dimensions facets of cardiac rehabilitation program, like effort capacity and psycho-social benefits, morbi-mortality and cost-effectiveness. Referral to cardiac rehabilitation for primary and secondary prevention programs remains low in developing countries. There is a need for a network intelligence schema in order to address patients’ needs and to improve health care professionals’ education.

Keywords: Network intelligence schema; Cardiac rehabilitation referral; Elderly patients; Cardiac surgery; Cost-effectiveness; Psycho-social outcomes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I23 P46 Y80 Z13 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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