سازه ها، فرایندها و نتایج برنامه راهنمایی قلب استرالیا: پشتیبانی مربی پرستار، برنامه بازتوانی قلبی خانگی برای بیماران روستایی مبتلا به سندرم حاد کرونری

Patients believed the program assisted their recovery and were satisfied with the information, guidance and support received from mentors. There were positive signs that the program influenced patients’ decisions to change unhealthy lifestyle behaviours. Outcomes highlighted both rewards and barriers associated with mentoring patients in their homes by telephone. Experience gained from developing a therapeutic relationship with patients during their recovery, assisted nurses in developing the mentor role.