Aim\nTo explore and describe long-term thoughts and perceptions of the Aussie\nHeart Guide Programme including the role of the mentor, held by patients\nrecovering from myocardial infarction.\nDesign\nA qualitative design.\nMethods\nThirteen patients recovering from myocardial infarction who were unable to\nattend a hospital-based or affiliated outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programme\nwere interviewed by telephone at the completion of the programme\nand asked to describe the relationship with their assigned nurse mentor and\ntheir perception of the audiovisual used in the programme.\nResults\nThree themes emerged; assisting me to cope, supporting me and my family and\ntailoring the programme to my needs. Patients were satisfied with the programme\nand appreciative of the supportive and caring relationships provided\nby mentors during their hospitalization through to their discharge from the\nprogramme.
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