. Alto Guadalquivir Hospital developed an educational and training session with two members of its Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit. This was done in order to strengthen the institutional link between its hospital center and its social environment, and help prevent heart disease among the citizens.
This initiative was created to address specific questions patients may have about their lifestyle, exercise routines, and medications. Concepcion, a nurse, and Elena Ruiz (physiotherapist), were involved in the intervention. They are both members of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, which was established at Andujar hospital in 2008. Both health professionals made it clear to patients that healthy living habits must be passed on to others.
A healthy life
They wanted to thank patient associations for their role in maintaining and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Since February 2009, the Alto Guadalquivir Hospital has been offering pharmacological, educational, and psychological support to patients. In addition, the hospital also offers a physical exercise program. This completes the treatment of the patient from all aspects. heart disease This fulfilled one of the goals set out in the Andalusian Heart Disease Plan 2005-2009.
Since 2009, 581 patients have been treated by the Unit. Heart-healthy celebrations have also been organized in partnership with the 'Corazony Esperanza Association of Andujar' since its creation in 2009. There have also been talks and educational sessions. Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at Alto Guadalquivir Hospital is a multidisciplinary team of professionals that surround a patient. It includes cardiologists, nurses and rehabilitation specialists, as well as internists, internists, physiotherapists, and internists. These actions aim to facilitate the patient's lifestyle change, labor, social integration, and reduce the risk of death from new cardiac events.