Monday, 21 May 2012
Members of ABM’s cardiac rehabilitation services are inviting colleagues from across Wales to join them at an event to share best practice ideas
The teams, who are based in Bridgend, Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot, are hosting this year’s All Wales Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference.
It is an opportunity for health board staff from across the nation to showcase their services which support patients recovering from acute cardiac events, such as heart attacks and surgery.
Dr Linda Speck, ABMU Head of Health Psychology Services and Consultant Clinical Health Psychologist (pictured), said:
“This year’s conference has the theme ‘Cardiac Rehabilitation and Chronic Disease: The Bigger Picture’. It is an opportunity to learn how additional conditions, such as renal disease, diabetes and chronic pain may impact on a cardiac patient’s recovery.
“There will be presentations from cardiac rehabilitation professionals, cardiologists and other specialists working with people with chronic diseases from health boards across Wales. Presentations from ABM staff will focus on chronic pain management and exercising patients with kidney problems in cardiac rehabilitation.
“The day will also enable those working outside of cardiac rehabilitation to learn more about our roles, and how we can assist with the treatment of patients with chronic conditions.”
Cardiac rehabilitation programmes are delivered by multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, dietitians and pharmacists.
They work with patients following cardiac problems such as heart attacks or surgery, beginning in hospital and continuing after discharge. Each patient is assessed and treatment is individually designed.
Most patients are encouraged to attend outpatient groups at a hospital or community clinic for at least six weeks. Team members help them to adjust to their condition and increase their motivation to lead more healthy lifestyles.
For example, staff encourage patients to increase exercise, stop smoking, eat a more healthy diet and manage alcohol intake. They also work on emotional issues such as anxiety and depression. Family members are invited to the sessions.
The work helps patients to fully recover from their cardiac complaints and aims to prevent them from reoccurring.
The All Wales Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference will take place on Friday 1st June in the Multi Professional Education Centre at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend.
Health professionals and those with an interest in cardiac rehabilitation for patients with chronic conditions are welcome to attend. Registration costs £30 and includes lunch and refreshments. For more information please contact Jan Morris or Lauren Stead on 01656 752148.
It is an opportunity for health board staff from across the nation to showcase their services which support patients recovering from acute cardiac events, such as heart attacks and surgery.
Dr Linda Speck, ABMU Head of Health Psychology Services and Consultant Clinical Health Psychologist (pictured), said: “This year’s conference has the theme ‘Cardiac Rehabilitation and Chronic Disease: The Bigger Picture’. It is an opportunity to learn how additional conditions, such as renal disease, diabetes and chronic pain may impact on a cardiac patient’s recovery.
“There will be presentations from cardiac rehabilitation professionals, cardiologists and other specialists working with people with chronic diseases from health boards across Wales. Presentations from ABM staff will focus on chronic pain management and exercising patients with kidney problems in cardiac rehabilitation.
“The day will also enable those working outside of cardiac rehabilitation to learn more about our roles, and how we can assist with the treatment of patients with chronic conditions.”
Cardiac rehabilitation programmes are delivered by multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, dietitians and pharmacists.
They work with patients following cardiac problems such as heart attacks or surgery, beginning in hospital and continuing after discharge. Each patient is assessed and treatment is individually designed.
Most patients are encouraged to attend outpatient groups at a hospital or community clinic for at least six weeks. Team members help them to adjust to their condition and increase their motivation to lead more healthy lifestyles.
For example, staff encourage patients to increase exercise, stop smoking, eat a more healthy diet and manage alcohol intake. They also work on emotional issues such as anxiety and depression. Family members are invited to the sessions.
The work helps patients to fully recover from their cardiac complaints and aims to prevent them from reoccurring.
The All Wales Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference will take place on Friday 1st June in the Multi Professional Education Centre at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend.
Health professionals and those with an interest in cardiac rehabilitation for patients with chronic conditions are welcome to attend. Registration costs £30 and includes lunch and refreshments. For more information please contact Jan Morris or Lauren Stead on 01656 752148.