From Rehab to Routine: Ensuring Lasting Lifestyle Changes After Cardiac Rehabilitation – First Experiences from the “Love Your Heart” Program
Despite the fact that patients maintain physical activity, there are still challenges regarding adherence to nutritional recommendations and medical advice. Long-term adherence can be improved by utilizing technology, involving family members, and offering education. Future research should focus on identifying obstacles to adherence and developing approaches to achieve lasting behavioral change.
Authors
- Željko Jovanović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0476-9303)
- Gordana Starčević-Klasan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7252-2340)
- Lejla Jelovica (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2857-4095)
- Kristijan Zulle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7619-5858)
- Bojan Miletić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8787-9550)
- Barbara Jerončić
Institutions
- University of Rijeka (HR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Medica Academica
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5644/ama2006-124.471
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00