| This ex-post facto study examined data of 30 cardiac patients, fourteen of whom participated in telemetry monitored activities of daily living (ADL) and cardiovascular exercises, and sixteen who did not. The change in heart rate, blood pressure and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) after telemetry monitored ADL was compared to the change after cardiovascular exercise at similar MET levels. The study further examined whether participation in the telemetry monitoring of ADL had an impact on the number of occupational therapy discharge recommendations.;Results indicated a significant increase (p = .01) in heart rate after performing ADL compared to cardiovascular exercises. Interestingly, subjects perceived themselves to be exerting more effort when performing cardiovascular exercises than ADL activities. However there was no difference (p > .05) found regarding change in blood pressure. There was no significance (p > .05) regarding the number of OT recommendations made between the two groups. However, some interesting differences were noted in the type of OT recommendations. |
