AHA/ASA Support Network. Anne Vigil, MSN, RN SLUCare Cardiac Rehabilitation American Heart Association Volunteer

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1 AHA/ASA Support Network Anne Vigil, MSN, RN SLUCare Cardiac Rehabilitation American Heart Association Volunteer

2 Overview The Support Network establishes AHA/ASA as a trusted source for patients, families and caregivers. Facilitates emotional connections to deepen engagement between AHA/ASA and patients, caregivers and volunteers Creates meaningful volunteer roles virtually and locally Drives incremental revenue (donations, event dollars, major gifts, sponsorships) Improves knowledge, healthy behaviors and quality of life 2

3 Target Audience Primary Women ages 35 to 65 who are heart attack and stroke survivors and/or caregivers along with other key heart disease diagnoses; e.g. eligible for Cardiac Rehab (Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Valve Disease). Influencer Audience Younger adults, ages 18 to 34 and those in the nursing profession at a cardiologist or heart stroke specialist who will recommend AHA ASA Support Network. Secondary All adults who seek a quick remedy for an everyday health issue that is heart or stroke related. 3

4 How Peer Support Can Improve Chronic Disease Outcomes Informational Support Sharing experiences and information Modeling effective skills Improved health-related quality of life PEER SUPPORT Emotional Support Encouragement Reinforcement Decreased sense of isolation Mutual Reciprocity Shared problem solving Both receiving and giving help on shared medical issues Increased confidence (self-efficacy) Increased perceived social support Increased positive mood Increased understanding of self-care Improved health behaviors (e.g., weight monitoring, diet, taking medications Improved chronic disease control Decreased hospitalizations and mortality Building Peer Support Programs to Manage Chronic Disease: Seven Models for Success

5 Why is the support system important? Reduced anxiety Social & Emotional support Sharing experiences Self-management Instructional platform 5

6 How does the support make a difference? Patients achieve a higher quality of life: Reduced sense of isolation Peer-to-peer connection Support and encouragement for improvement Family supporters experience: Less burnout More attention to self care Sense of encouragement and confidence Shared resources Sense of support Hospitals, rehab centers and healthcare providers benefit by: Reduced patient anxiety and lessened emotional burden Increased focus on pursuing solutions for problems Lower readmission rates Enhanced clinician patient communication Citations are available on the impact of support 3

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8 What are the benefits of the Support Network? When you join the Support Network, you join a community of people who have been where you are and understand the complications a heart or stroke diagnosis can add to your life. But it s not just about getting support, there are benefits to providing support, too. By providing support, you enhance a person s feeling of being cared for Sense of available, reliable help Opportunities for empathy and warmth Education and resources for coping with change You ll also feel better and more in control of your own life, which can mean a lot during hard times.

9 9 In August of 2014 I became a member of the Support Network and have been thankful for the tools and resources available to help patients like me, along with our caregivers, cope with the recovery process. So many people are suffering in silence and in need of the emotional support and encouragement that the Support Network provides both ourselves and our entire family. Kimberley Goodloe, Heart Disease Survivor

10 Step 1: Register for Support Network

11 Step 2: Build Profile & Participate in Conversations 11

12 12 What patients and caregivers are saying

13 Is Cardiac Rehab right for me? Had a Stroke What s Next?

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15 Resources available Promotional tools: One page flyer Wallet card Post-card Tri-fold brochure Support Group Materials Training PPT Leader guide 13 Sample Meeting Agenda s

16 Current State of the Network As of 03/03/ , cardiac patients and loved ones 2392 stroke patients 469 stroke loved ones 192 parents of children with cardiac disease

17 Contact us for Questions Today s Presentation Anne Vigil, MSN, RN SLUCare Cardiac Rehabilitation American Heart Association Volunteer vigila3@slu.edu Future Questions Rachelle Bartnick Sr. Director, Community Health (314) Rachelle.Bartnick@heart.org 17

18 Questions?