Abstract
Background: People experiencing psychological distress after a cardiac event may require special follow-up and targeted interventions in order to effectively decrease levels of distress. Aims: Men who were judged to be experiencing poor emotional adjustment post-myocardial infarction (MI) were invited to a cognitive behaviour therapy group. The current study examines the attendance at such a group and the consequent feasibility of such interventions. Method: The content of the group aimed to help men deal with the uncomfortable psychosocial issues that had arisen since having a MI. Results: Of the 26 men approached only 30% were interested in attending and only 11% actually completed the group. Two men who were committed to attending the group could not complete all the sessions, as heart bypass operations became available to them. Conclusion: Ways of involving men in interventions targeting psychological distress requires ongoing investigation.
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