Table 2 Healthcare professionals’ perception on referring individuals with atrial fibrillation to rehabilitation programme (n = 209)
Item | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Perception on referring individuals with AF to rehabilitation programme | |
I think that rehabilitation programme will improve individuals’ physical fitness | |
Strongly agree | 93 (44.5%) |
Agree | 112 (53.6%) |
Not sure | 3 (1.4%) |
Disagree | 0 (0%) |
Strongly disagree | 1 (0.5%) |
I believe that rehabilitation programme would be beneficial in reducing breathlessness | |
Strongly agree | 60 (28.7%) |
Agree | 123 (58.8%) |
Not sure | 25 (11.9%) |
Disagree | 1 (0.5%) |
Strongly disagree | 1 (0.5%) |
I think the programme would benefit in reducing AF-related symptoms including fatigue and palpitation | |
Strongly agree | 37 (17.7%) |
Agree | 108 (51.6%) |
Not sure | 62 (29.6%) |
Disagree | 1 (0.5%) |
Strongly disagree | 1 (0.5%) |
I think the programme would benefit individuals’ in performing their daily activities | |
Strongly agree | 127 (60.7%) |
Agree | 80 (38.3%) |
Not sure | 1 (0.5%) |
Disagree | 0 (0.0%) |
Strongly disagree | 1 (0.5%) |