title: [Topic-centered psychotherapy groups in the rehabilitation of patients following myocardial infarct].
abstract: Starting from the problem of psychological care for patients during rehabilitation following myocardial infarction the concept of a theme-centered group programme is presented. The essential goals of the programme are helping patients cope with the crisis of infarction, reducing risk factors, and changing coronary-prone Type A behaviour. The specific situation of a patient following myocardial infarction as well as typical defense mechanisms and coping styles are discussed. Topics covered in the programme are: Situation following myocardial infarction, Impact of psychosocial stress, Coping behaviours, and Returning home, return to work.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001143:Arousal; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D012306:Risk; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications
vernacular_title: Themenzentrierte Gesprächsgruppen in der Rehabilitation von Patienten nach Herzinfarkt.