This study aims to develop multidimensional exercise program, and examine the effects of an exercise program in heart surgical patients. An experimental design is used. Subjects are selected using a purposeful sampling and are randomly assigned to the intervention or control group by using block size randomization method. Patients in the intervention group will receive a 12 week exercise program including: individual consultation, teaching exercise which contain walking and resistance exercise by using elastic bands and elastic balls. Data are collected by physical indicators and a structural questionnaire to measure frailty, quality of life, social support, anxiety and depression, symptom distress at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 24 weeks after surgery . Data analysis includes descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, independent t test, chi square, one way ANOVA and generalized estimating equation.
This RCT study aims to examine effects of a multidimensional exercise program in heart surgical patients. The following hypotheses were tested: patients who received the exercise program will report significant improvement in frailty, social support, anxiety and depression, quality of life after the 12-week program. Subjects are randomly assigned to the intervention or control group. Patients in the intervention group will receive a 12 week exercise program. Data are collected by physical indicators and a structural questionnaire to measure frailty, social support, anxiety and depression, quality of life, and nutritional assessment at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 24 weeks after surgery.