Date of Award
Spring 1998
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Frenn, Marilyn
Second Advisor
Lough, Mary Ann
Third Advisor
Shaw, Christine R.
Abstract
Changes in exercise duration and workload in heart failure subjects who participated in cardiac rehabilitation were examined in this study. Twenty-two subjects, all Caucasian ranging in age from 22 to 84 years of age, including 14 men and 8 women were studied. A retrospective chart review was done to obtain demographic data and first and last session exercise duration, work load levels, and perceived exertion. Significant increases (P= .000) in exercise work load and duration after a cardiac rehabilitation program were found. These increases were demonstrated without change in ratings of perceived exertion. Though this study had a small sample size. the results would imply that a cardiac rehabilitation program could be of benefit for those patients diagnosed with heart failure.
Recommended Citation
Tolsma, Gretchen K., "Effectiveness of Cardiac Rehabilitation on Heart Failure Patients" (1998). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 3763.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/3763