Overview
The primary objective of this two-year research project is to investigate the status of activity fear, its related factors, and prognosis in cardiac surgery patients in the first year. Subsequently, the study aims to develop a comprehensive intervention strategy combining exercise with cognitive-behavioral approaches tailored for cardiac surgery patients and assess the effectiveness of this intervention on activity fear, prognosis, and quality of life in the second year.
Description
The study uses a convenient sampling method, focusing on patients undergoing cardiac surgery in the cardiac surgery ward of the Central Medical Center. The first-year research adopts a descriptive, correlational, and repeated-measures design, while the second-year research employs an experimental design. Participants are randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. The experimental group undergoes a 12-week multidimensional interventions, while the control group receives no intervention. Data are collected through structured questionnaires. Data collection occurs at discharge, two weeks post-discharge, six weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients received cardiac surgery.
- Aged 18 or above.
- Clear consciousness and able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
- Willing and consent to participate after being informed of the study purpose and procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Cognitive impairment,
- Psychiatric disorders, and
- Long-term bedridden patients who rely on others for daily activities.