Table 3 HCPs perspective on referring individuals with atrial fibrillation to a rehabilitation programme (n = 209)
Item | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Referral to rehabilitation programme for individuals with AF | |
Yes | 90 (43.1%) |
No | 73 (34.9%) |
Not sure | 46 (22.0%) |
The best method to deliver the programme for individuals with AF | |
At home | 166 (79.4%) |
Supervised virtual online classes | 135 (64.6%) |
Using non supervised digital programme | 129 (61.7%) |
At the hospital | 113 (54.1%) |
At a community centre | 52 (24.9%) |
At home with telephone support | 32 (15.3%) |
Thoughts about individuals with AF preference | |
At home | 144 (68.9%) |
At the hospital | 140 (66.9%) |
Supervised virtual online classes | 78 (37.3%) |
Using non supervised digital programme | 72 (34.4%) |
At a community centre | 70 (33.5%) |
At home with telephone support | 31 (14.8%) |
Components of rehabilitation programme other than exercise | |
Information about atrial fibrillation | 206 (98.5%) |
Weight management | 201 (96.2%) |
Symptoms management | 197 (94.3%) |
Information about medications | 170 (81.3%) |
Mood management | 152 (72.7%) |
Smoking cessation | 145 (69.3%) |
Other | 28 (13.4%) |