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. 2021 Apr 15;13(4):3022–3033.

Table 1.

CR sports training schedule for KABP patients

Stages Timeline Training content
During hospitalization Within 12 hours after operation The patient is mainly resting in bed, the nursing staff can assist patients to press the PCI puncture point after 6 hours and massage the lower back appropriately. Patients can raise the head of the bed and perform active or passive exercises, such as turning over, moving limbs, and performing major joint activities. They can gradually sit up in bed 1 or 2 times for 15-20 minutes per time, and also have the option to perform activities such as eating and washing.
1 day after operation The patient takes a sitting and standing position, changes the position when appropriate, and hangs his legs on the bed for 1 to 2 times, 15 to 20 minutes per time. The nursing staff massaged the patient’s waist and back twice a day, 10 minutes per time.
2 days after operation The patient can try to get out of bed, and the nursing staff assists him to stand by the bed, sit on a chair for 2 to 3 times, and take care of defecation by the bed.
3 days after operation The patient walks slowly on the bedside or indoors by supporting the wall 2-3 times per day, 10 minutes per time, and the time can be gradually increased according to their own physical ability.
4-6 days after operation The patient can defecate and bathe by himself, walk slowly in the corridor outside the ward or in the hospital for 2-3 times, 15-20 minutes per time.
7 days after operation~Discharged The patient walks slowly 3 times per day, no less than 15 minutes each time, and the nursing staff assists him to go up and down 2 to 3 stairs slowly, and he can take care of himself for basic life.
After discharge 1-2 weeks after operation The patient can transition from walking slowly outdoors to a normal outdoor pace, 3 times/day, 15-20 minutes per time, and can slowly go up and down 10-20 steps.
3-4 weeks after operation The patient’s outdoor walking gradually increased slowly up and down the stairs 3 to 4 floors, fast walking, jogging and other items, 3 times per day, each time not less than 20 min, not more than 30 min.
4 weeks after operation According to the patient’s recovery, the Brog Fatigue Scale was used to test its fatigue, and the exercise tolerance was tested by a flat test [14]. According to the results, the patient was guided to choose outdoor aerobic exercises, such as cycling, jogging, and Tai Chi. The starting point of the training intensity is when the patient’s self-conscious fatigue is 13-16, and the target heart rate is maintained in the range of (220-patient’s age) × (60% to 80%) during training, 3 times per day, no less than 20 min each time, no more than 30 min.
3 months after operation Patients can participate in social activities and return to normal life and work.

Note: CR: cardiac rehabilitation; KABP: knowledge, attitude, belief and practice; PCI: percutaneous coronary intervention.