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Submission Number: 208

Submission ID: 9056

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Created: Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:39 AM

Completed: Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:08 AM

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Recovery after cardiac surgery involves more than the success of the procedure itself. Long-term heart health depends largely on whether patients are able to continue healthy behaviors such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and proper medication use once they return home. While cardiac rehabilitation programs are effective in the short term, many patients struggle to maintain these habits after structured supervision ends. Previous research has identified barriers such as declining motivation, limited social support, and environmental challenges, but there is still limited understanding of how these factors affect patients during independent recovery. The purpose of this study is to examine what helps or prevents patients from maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors following cardiac surgery. Using a mixed-methods approach, this research will collect data through surveys that assess adherence, motivation, confidence, and perceived support, along with interviews that explore patients’ personal experiences during recovery. The survey will be admitted through google forms. Willing patients will receive an email link from ascension or through any other potential cardiac rehabilitation clinic. They will complete the survey and It should take no longer than 20 minutes to finish. Motivation will be measured through a set of questions on activities, and they will rate their participation/willingness on a 1-5 scale (1 least 5 most) This approach allows for both measurable trends and deeper insight into the challenges patients face. By identifying these factors, this study aims to inform more effective long-term recovery strategies and improve quality of life and cardiovascular outcomes for patients after cardiac surgery.

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