Educational Needs of Informal Caregivers in Cardiac Rehabilitation: a Mixed-Methods Study.

Aim: Informal caregivers play a crucial role in supporting individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) during cardiac rehabilitation (CR), yet their specific educational needs are often overlooked. Understanding these needs is essential for developing targeted interventions that enhance informal caregiver support and improve patient outcomes in CR. This study aimed to explore the educational needs of informal caregivers supporting individuals with CVD attending CR.

Enhancing cardiovascular patients' knowledge of air pollution: a pilot study evaluating the impact of an educational intervention in cardiac rehabilitation.

Introduction: Air pollution poses significant risks to cardiovascular health, yet patients often lack comprehensive knowledge about its impact and mitigation strategies. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention within a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) context in enhancing patients' understanding of air pollution and its cardiovascular effects.

Methods: A pre-post pilot study was conducted from February 2021 to June 2021 at the Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital, Madrid, Spain.

Exploring Information Needs and Educational Preferences of Individuals Referred to Cardiac Rehabilitation Before Program Start.

Purpose: To explore information needs and educational preferences of individuals referred to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) before program start.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2023 to February 2024. Referred patients were contacted via email, which included a link to a website providing information about the CR program, and instructional videos.

Patient education in ethnic minority and migrant patients with heart disease: A scoping review.

Objective: to describe the characteristics and synthesise the effectiveness of culturally and linguistically appropriate educational interventions for ethnic minority/migrant patients with heart disease.

Methods: Five databases were searched (journal inception to August/2023), identifying studies reported on health outcomes and patients' experience of educational interventions specifically designed for individuals from ethnic minority/migrant backgrounds. These outcomes included disease-related knowledge, self-care behaviours, risk factor profiles, hospital admissions, and patient satisfaction.

A multi-site mixed-method evaluation of 'Cardiac College for Women' implementation: perspectives of cardiac rehabilitation patients and providers.

A curriculum was developed to address the dearth of women-focused cardiac rehabilitation (CR) education. This study investigated: (1) patient utilization of the education; (2) acceptability and applicability of the education; as well as (3) patient and CR providers' experiences implementing it. This was a multi-site, mixed-methods study.