This is Care Opinion [siteRegion]. Did you want Care Opinion [usersRegionBasedOnIP]?
Care Opinion

Cardio physio

Posted By hekang89

"Cardio physio"

About: Busselton Health Campus

(as the patient),

Had heart failure recently. Diagnosis a bicuspid valve with severe stenosis. Asymptomatic all my life, incident occurred in my late 50's. Open heart surgery (OHS) replacement of valve.  Mentally it was challenging, I was confused and concerned over why I should get the operation.

Seeked support (as I felt there was none offered by the cardiologist or surgeon) and found the support via an advertorial in the Busselton local paper. Contractual comfort / reassurance about having the surgery. After the surgery, phone support was still available. Cardio Physio was great to be a part of, as I could liase with other people with OHS and get the confidence in getting back to my sporting activities with the physio. Only negative was the waiting time to be part of the cardio-physio program. 

More about:
Do you have a similar story to tell? Tell your story & make a difference ››

Responses

Response from Jenny Hoskins, Allied Health Manager, Coastal Hospitals, WACHS - South West last month
Jenny Hoskins
Allied Health Manager, Coastal Hospitals,
WACHS - South West

Submitted on 21/03/2024 at 4:15 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 5:56 PM

Dear hekang89,

Thank you for your feedback about your experience following your recent surgery and rehabilitation. It can be a very challenging time when you experience a sudden change in health and function, and it is reassuring to hear you found community supports in your recovery period.

The Physiotherapy and Allied Health staff are appreciative of the kind feedback about your experience in our Cardiac rehabilitation group. Our team of experienced staff endeavour to provide knowledge and support in returning to function and exercise safely, in a supportive group setting. We are pleased you were able to return to your sporting activities after your valve replacement surgery, that is quite an achievement that you should be proud of working towards.

We appreciate that wait times to access this in-demand service can be frustrating. We are currently working within our team to optimise attendance and patient numbers, to assist managing wait times for this valuable service into the future.

Kind regards and best wishes for your continued recovery.

Genevieve O'Connor, Senior Physiotherapist

WACHS SW Coastal Hospitals (Busselton, Margaret River and Augusta)

  • {{helpful}} {{helpful == 1 ? "person thinks" : "people think"}} this response is helpful
Opinions
Next Response j
Previous Response k