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HARP Chronic Disease
Management
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Heart Failure
Rehabilitation Program
What is heart failure
rehabilitation?
Heart failure rehabilitation is an out
patient program for people with stable heart failure. It involves
participation in exercise classes, education and support sessions, aiming to
improve physical function and self-management of your medical condition.
Who attends?
Any person with stable heart failure
can be referred to attend rehabilitation. Referrals can be made by the
hospital if you have been recently admitted, or from your local doctor.
Exercise sessions are tailored to meet
your individual requirements and goals. Education sessions are designed to
be informative and interactive. A support group will be available on the
Friday over lunch.
What are the
benefits?
·
Easier
for you to complete day to day activities
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Better
understanding of your medical condition
·
Setting
of goals and striving to achieve them
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Support
network
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Understanding
of your symptoms and management
·
Providing
you with the confidence to continue exercising independently upon completion
of the program
What is involved with this program?
You will need to attend
supervised exercise sessions each Tuesday and Friday for 8 weeks. Each
Tuesday will include an education session to improve your ability to self
manage your medical condition. Your exercise program is specifically
designed to maximise your ability to complete day to day activities easier.
When
is the program held?
Tuesdays
11:30am – 1.30pm
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Exercise
from 11:30am to 12:30pm, followed by lunch and education session.
Fridays
11:30am – 1:30pm
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Exercise
from 11:30am to 12:30pm, followed by lunch and support group.
Please bring your own lunch. Refreshments will be provided.
Transport
The use of private transport is
encouraged. If clients are unable to access private transport, information
regarding alternative
arrangements can be provided. If you
have concerns regarding transport please direct them to the CRC Coordinator
or HARP Coordinator.
Notification of
Non-attendance
HARP must be notified if a client is
unable to attend. Where possible, advance notice of holidays or other
appointments should be given.
Hours of operation: 830am – 5.00 pm
Monday to Friday. Closed Public
Holidays.
Enquires and Referrals
Joan Griffiths
HARP Care Coordinator
Latrobe Regional Hospital
PO Box 424
Traralgon 3844
Ph: (03) 5173 8568
or
Glenn Boulton
HARP Care Coordinator
Latrobe Regional Hospital
PO Box 424
Traralgon 3844
Ph: (03)
5173 8255
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