Health Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Research
- Cardiac Care and Education
- Self-Management of Cardiovascular Disease
Self-management of cardiovascular disease
The research group have developed two self-help manuals that are used in the UK and abroad. These are:
The Angina Plan
The Angina Plan is a cognitive behavioural self-management programme for people with chronic stable angina. It aims to:
- dispel common misconceptions about angina
- increase physical activity levels which are known to be a major challenge in this group
- reduce the likelihood of further heart problems.
The Angioplasty Plan
The Angioplasty Plan is a cognitive behavioural self-management programme for people following acute presentation of cardiovascular disease (CVD) that resulted in either primary angioplasty (early) or planned angioplasty. It aims to:
- dispel common misconceptions about heart disease
- enable people with mild CVD to take control of their condition
- answer many of the questions patients ask about heart disease
- reduce the likelihood of further heart problems.
