The primary objective of this two-year research project is to investigate the status of activity fear, its related factors, and prognosis in cardiac surgery patients in the first year. Subsequently, the study aims to develop a comprehensive intervention strategy combining exercise with cognitive-behavioral approaches tailored for cardiac surgery patients and assess the effectiveness of this intervention on activity fear, prognosis, and quality of life in the second year.
Patients received cardiac surgery.
Aged 18 or above.
Clear consciousness and able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
Willing and consent to participate after being informed of the study purpose and procedures.
Cognitive impairment,
Psychiatric disorders, and
Long-term bedridden patients who rely on others for daily activities.
Ai-Ling Chang
Lead sponsor
Changhua Christian Hospital
Sponsor institution
Da-Yeh University
Collaborator