Table 3. Contents Should Be Included in Patient Education of Cardiac Rehabilitation

Contents
Throughout the whole cardiac rehabilitation period• Education on effects of cardiovascular diseases (e.g., myocardial infarction) on psychological/emotional status• Explain the purpose and necessity of prescription and recommend adherence to medication for secondary prevention• Encourage the patients to look for more information
During the hospitalization for acute management• Diagnosis, educations on managements (e.g., medication, intervention, operation, etc.), adequate level of activity, manuals for angina symptoms, information on returning to vocation and driving• Specific information on discharge and prognosis managements, information on outpatient clinic visits• Purpose and necessity of cardiac rehabilitation programs, contact information of cardiac rehabilitation team
During the outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program•Physical activity levels, exercise, smoking cessation, diet, weight control, psychological/emotional support•Benefits of long term exercise, adequate exercise intensity and cautions•Contact information of cardiac rehabilitation team for medical advice or support