Abstract: ObjectiveTo study the factors which affect the nurses' implementation of cardiac rehabilitation. MethodsData of 134 nurses who worked or are working in cardiology ward in No.1 and No.2 hospital of China Medical University was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.ResultsThe overall barriers is at a moderate level. The types of the barriers in order of mean score were no formal rehabilitation program, lack of knowledge, lack of facility, lack of support, and lack of understanding. Conclusions In order to improve the motivation of nurses to implement cardiac rehabilitation nursing, something must be done to improve nursing practice , nursing administration, and nursing education.

Key words: cardiac rehabilitation, nursing