Kornanong Yuenyongchaiwat, Tunchanok Boonkawee, Phansaporn Pipatsart, Wararat Tavonudomgit, Natsinee Sermsinsaithong, Preyaphorn Songsorn, Noppawan Charususin, Somrudee Harnmanop, Phuwarin Namdaeng, Chitima Kulchanarat, Chusak Thanawattano
BACKGROUND: Cardiac rehabilitation is recommended for patients undergoing open-heart surgery (OHS). During the hospital admission, these patients suffer from reduced cardiopulmonary performance and decreased psychological health, leading to poor physical function, depression, and morbidity. To prevent post-operative pulmonary complications, a pre and post-operative physical therapy intervention is recommended for patients undergoing heart surgery. Virtual reality (VR) promotes the health status of healthy individuals and those with health conditions...
November 27, 2023: Physiotherapy Research International: the Journal for Researchers and Clinicians in Physical Therapy