Clinical effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation and barriers to completion in patients of low socioeconomic status in rural areas: A mixed-methods study

CONCLUSIONS: Cardiac rehabilitation completion was low but effective in reducing mortality/cardiovascular readmissions. Understanding and addressing barriers and needs through mixed methods can help tailor cardiac rehabilitation programmes to vulnerable populations and improve completion and outcomes.PMID:38631370 | DOI:10.1177/02692155241236998

Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - April 17, 2024 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Alline Beleigoli Hila Ariela Dafny Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza Claire Hutchinson Tania Marin Joyce S Ramos Orathai Suebkinorn Lemlem G Gebremichael Norma B Bulamu Wendy Keech Marie Ludlow Jeroen Hendriks Vincent Versace Robyn A Clark Source Type: research