Abstract
The purpose of this study is to pilot test the effect of eHealth cardiac rehabilitation incorporating mindfulness as a stress management component for patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). CHD is a leading cause of death globally, including in Hong Kong, and its prevalence is expected to increase due to the aging population and stressful modern lifestyles. With the widespread use of information and community technology, eHealth cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is recognized as an effective, safe, and cost-saving alternative to improve traditional CR accessibility and improve patient outcomes. However, the stress management component is under-addressed; there is a lack of integrating evidence-based psychological therapy and insufficient involvement of mental health professionals in eHealth CR. This is a pressing concern as more than half of CHD patients reported a significant level of psychological stress which can trigger acute cardiac events or increase the chance of cardiac events. To resolve this critical gap, the proposed study aims to pilot-test the effect of a comprehensive eHealth CR program that incorporates mindfulness as a stress management component for patients with CHD.
Sigma Membership
Phi Omega at-Large
Type
Report
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
eHealth Cardiac Rehabilitation, Mindfulness, Coronary Heart Disease
Recommended Citation
Su, Jing Jing, "Effect of eHealth Cardiac Rehabilitation Incorporating Mindfulness as a Stress Management Component for Patients with Coronary Heart Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial" (2025). Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports. 196.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/grant_reports/196
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None: Sigma Grant Recipient Report
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-11-03
Funder(s)
Sigma Foundation for Nursing
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
The supplementary file attached to this item record is a poster presented at the ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025, Milan, the annual congress of the European Association of PReventive Cardiology (EAPC).