Cognitive impairment and psychological state in acute coronary syndrome patients: A prospective descriptive study at cardiac rehabilitation entry, completion and follow-up

Robyn Gallagher, Anna Woolaston, Geoffrey Tofler, Adrian Bauman, Emma Zhao, Yun-Hee Jeon, Lis Neubeck, Julie-Anne Mitchell, Sharon L Naismith, Sydney Nursing School and Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Department of Cardiology, Royal North Shore Hospital, School of Public Health and Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, National Heart Foundation Australia, School of Psychology and Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Published online on June 16, 2020

Abstract

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundCognitive impairment may limit the uptake of secondary prevention in acute coronary syndrome patients, but is poorly understood, including in cardiac rehabilitation participants.AimThe aim of this study was to explore cognitive impairment in ...