Risk Factor Status of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Graduates

The Contributions of Psychological Disposition and Risk Factor Status to Health Following Treatment for Coronary Artery Disease

“…Internal beliefs are associated with lower state anxiety during the initial post-MI period and fewer reported difficulties with social and leisure activities at follow-up [21]. Among individuals who had completed cardiac rehabilitation, Birkimer et al [23] found that those who made internal LOC attributions to outcomes reported lower levels of both longer-term and recent stress, fewer difficulties with day-to-day activities and better perceived health. Chance LOC attributions were associated with higher cholesterol, greater fat consumption, more difficulties engaging in day-to-day activities and poorer perceived health [23].…”