This module critically examines the process of rehabilitation as it pertains to cardiovascular disease. Detailed exploration of the aetiology of coronary heart disease (CHD), lifestyle management and psychology of behaviour change in relation to lifestyle. The evidence-base for physical activity/ exercise and nutritional interventions will be critiqued within the framework of primary, secondary and tertiary care, with reference to the most recent NICE guidelines. Skills required to compile a multi-disciplinary intervention for secondary prevention will be explored with the specific role a physiotherapist and clinical exercise physiologist plays within the overall framework.
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