Evaluating the Impact of Resilience Training Within Inpatient Rehabilitation for Adults With TakoTsubo Cardiomyopathy or Recent Acute Coronary Events

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate whether adding resilience training to an inpatient multidisciplinary rehabilitation program improves psychological resilience in adults who have experienced TakoTsubo cardiomyopathy or an acute coronary event. These cardiovascular conditions are linked to physical and emotional stress, which affects patients ability to cope with daily life challenges. The study focuses on how resilience, the ability to adapt positively to stress, influences recovery and overall quality of life after such cardiac events. Participants undergo a rehabilitation program that includes standard medical care and a special psychological intervention focused on resilience training. This training involves two group therapy sessions of 100 minutes each, concentrating on building resilience, plus two 25-minute relaxation sessions called heart yoga. The intervention is delivered during a three-week inpatient rehabilitation stay. The study follows participants for six months after rehabilitation to assess lasting effects. During the study, participants resilience is measured using two validated scales at the start, after three weeks of rehabilitation, and again at six months. Researchers also assess quality of life, psychological distress, work ability, and physical fitness through tests and questionnaires. This comprehensive evaluation helps understand how resilience training may support recovery and long-term well-being. The total participation spans the inpatient program plus the six-month follow-up period.

Effectiveness of a Resilience-Based Rehabilitation Program for Patients With Coronary Heart Disease