Cardiac Rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with heart
disease recover more quickly, improve overall physical and mental well-being,
and reduce the likelihood of future heart problems. The Heart Centers
offer individually customized rehabilitation with advanced techniques
and state-of-the-art equipment for inpatients and outpatients. Nutritional
counseling and psychological support services are part of every cardiac
rehabilitation plan.
Recovering from and managing a cardiac condition is an intense process
that requires patience, compassion and persistence. Through innovative,
leading-edge therapy programs and a commitment to following each patient
through every step of his/her care, the Saint Barnabas Health Care System
has positioned itself as a leader in the field of post-acute cardiac
care services. Our specialized post-acute cardiac programs are
developed in collaboration with the cardiac experts at the Saint Barnabas
Heart Centers ensuring that individuals have access to outstanding care
and a variety of services when in need of additional support following
a cardiac condition.
The Saint Barnabas
Health Care System’s Home Health Care Cardiac
Rehabilitation Program is a conditioning program
which assists cardiac patients and families with
the transition from the hospital setting to home. It enables patients
to continue rehabilitation that was started in the hospital, in
the comfort of their own home. In
conjunction with the patient’s cardiologist and primary care physician,
the home health care physical and occupational
therapists employ various activities to increase the patient's strength,
reserve energy, relieve anxiety and enable him/her
to maintain independence. A
registered nurse also visits each patient to conduct
an initial assessment.
To ensure
an individual’s wellness goals are met, and that he/she
can return to leading an active lifestyle, a patient
may need additional rehabilitation services after
a hospital stay for a cardiac condition. The
Saint Barnabas Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers’ Post-Acute
Cardiac Care Program’s main focus is to assist patients in regaining
their independence and getting back to living life
to the fullest.
The Saint Barnabas
Hospice and Palliative Care Center offers an innovative
Cardiac Special Care Program for people with advanced cardiac disease.
When an individual has end-stage cardiac disease it affects the entire
family. With support that addresses both the illness
and the unique needs of patients and families,
everyone can experience a better quality of life.
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