title: Motivations of professionals for involvement in the delivery of a heart disease education and support program.
abstract: This paper describes the motivations of individuals (N = 101) assisting in the delivery of a program of information and support for heart attack and heart surgery patients and their partners. The majority of those surveyed were recruited through association with charitable foundations or through a professional colleague and are motivated by the personal satisfaction derived from providing education and support to those recovering from heart disease.
authors.affiliation: School of Physical Education and Athletics, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Crossman
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Eyjolfsson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D011361:Professional Competence; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014838:Volunteers / Q000523:psychology