CArdiac Brief INtervention: A Feasibility Study to Promote Engagement With Cardiac Rehabilitation

CABIN is designed as a brief intervention with a facilitated discussion between a patient and a nurse, with the provision of a short leaflet that summarises information and acts as an aide memoir. The discussion takes place in a quiet area and is intended to last 15-20 minutes. CABIN involves a nurse listening to the patient and recognising any concerns he / she may have and / or identifying erroneous beliefs. It also provides the patient with personalised education on coronary artery disease and cardiac rehabilitation (i.e., information about stenting, stent placement, medication, and purpose / potential benefits of cardiac rehabilitation), along with facilitating psychological and emotional support discussions with a nurse (i.e., explaining causes of a STEMI, discussing support / treatment options, and exploring methods of improving health).

Participants of the control group will receive a refined version of CABIN, which excludes psychological and emotional support discussions with a nurse and details some standard discharge information (information about coronary artery disease and stenting / stent placement).