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Data analysis resulted in the identification of five themes and 15 subthemes. The five themes are presented as follows: motivations for engaging in cardiac rehabilitation and cognitive shifts; positive experiences and perceived benefits of cardiac rehabilitation; challenges in self-managing during home-based cardiac rehabilitation; expectations and suggestions for cardiac rehabilitation services; and meaning-making in disease management and life course.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Cardiac rehabilitation experiences for coronary heart disease patients are a dynamic process involving physiological, psychological, and behavioral adaptations, which present multidimensional challenges. 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