Cardiovascular Disease resources

43 printable resources for Cardiovascular Disease: patient and caregiver education handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Written and reviewed by practicing clinicians, ready to print, and included in a Therapy Insights membership.

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Beyond Exercise: Fun Ways to Stay Active

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTAgingCardiovascular DiseaseOrthopaedicsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSeating and MobilitySports and Exercise
Help individuals discover meaningful ways to be active by starting with what they enjoy rather than focusing on traditional exercise. This handout helps therapists guide conversations about matching movement to a person’s interests, adapting activities to fit changing abilities, and experimenting with enjoyable ways to stay active.
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Handout

A-Fib and the Apple Watch: How to Set Up Monitoring and Share Data With Your Healthcare Provider

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTAgingCardiovascular DiseaseHealth Management and Self AdvocacySports and Exercise
This handout offers step-by-step cognitive supports to help patients use their Apple Watch for A-fib monitoring and communication with their providers. It keeps the therapist’s role focused on building independence and health literacy (not managing the medical condition itself).
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Therapy Activity

Get Moving BINGO

Print Resource — US Letter — 9 pages
AdultOTBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryCardiovascular DiseaseChronic PainNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedics
his material uses the classic bingo-style game with exercises to provide a fun way to participate in group exercise classes.
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Clinical Reference

Driving Cessation

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingBrain InjuryCardiovascular DiseaseCaregiver SupportsDementiaDiabetesNervous System ConditionsStroke
This resource covers considerations for driving cessation and when it is time to stop.
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The Dynamic Use of the Kawa Model: A Scoping Review (2022)

AdultOTAgingBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic PainDiabetesDysphagiaMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSeating and MobilityStroke
This scoping review considered articles published in peer-reviewed journals or unpublished dissertations and theses that directly investigated the use of the Kawa model. A total of 10 research articles and three unpublished dissertations met the criteria and were critically reviewed for thematic analysis.  The thematic analysis identified the following themes regarding the Kawa model and […]
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Therapy Activity

Kawa Model

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseCaregiver SupportsDiabetesDysphagiaMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSeating and MobilityStroke
This therapy material uses the Kawa Model as an intervention in order to educate about the role of occupational therapy, and help with goal setting and motivation.
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Predictors of Hospital Readmissions for People with Chronic Conditions (2023)

AdultOTCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic PainDementiaDiabetesStroke
This study included a cross-sectional sample of people hospitalized with chronic conditions (51 participants) and a preliminary exploration of occupational therapists’ (Three OT practitioners working in acute care) perceptions of standardized measures in acute care. People hospitalized and 18 years of age or older with an admitting chronic diagnosis were invited to participate. The Montreal […]
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Therapy Activity

Emergency Preparedness with a Disability

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingAphasiaBrain InjuryBurn CareCancerCardiovascular DiseaseCaregiver SupportsChronic PainDementiaDiabetesDysphagiaMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeVision
This handout covers different elements of being prepared for emergency situations given changes due to the new onset of a condition for a caregiver and/or patient.
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Advancing Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities and Chronic Health Conditions in the Community: A Scoping Review (2020)

AdultOTAphasiaBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic PainNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
People with disabilities experience challenges because of disabling environments and exclusion daily; however, this impact is intensified when the entire community is destabilized, such as during emergencies. In such cases, people with disabilities are disproportionately impacted, experiencing higher rates of injury and death as well as increased challenges during response and recovery. The purpose of […]
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Handout

The Importance of Personal Hygiene

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic PainDiabetesMental HealthSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This handout details why engaging in personal hygiene tasks is important for the client and is appropriate for people with cognitive impairments/delay or with mental health challenges.
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