Differences in Comorbid Conditions Among Older Adult Participants in Cardiac Rehabilitation

Conclusions: Whereas differences in CVD had little bearing on frequency of CR participation in older patients, differences in hearing and visual impairment varied significantly. Patients with hearing and vision impairments attended less frequently. Sensory impairment has previously been demonstrated to impact health care utilization by older adults, but is rarely considered in the treatment of CVD or CR. As sensory impairments are extremely prevalent among geriatric patients, further study of these potential barriers to care might open possibilities for older adult participation in CR.
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation Source Type: research