Identifying the challenges and barriers to accessing cardiovascular rehabilitation programing for those living remotely in Nunavut.
Julie Sawyer, BScN, Care Facilitator, University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Previous work experience includes the post operative cardiac surgery unit x 13years, specialized care with post LVAD insertion and heart transplant patients. Diabetes champion since program inception at the UOHI. Passionate about patient education with a focus on transition from hospital to cardiovascular rehabilitation. Current member on several UOHI committees including the Inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) committee and is involved with many quality initiatives to increase the enrollment of cardiac patients into cardiovascular rehabilitation programs, optimization of elective pre-surgery patients and enhancement of post operative outcomes within the Prehab program.
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