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Adherence to Remote Cardiac Rehabilitation During the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis
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Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - March 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Research Letters Source Type: research

Cardiac Rehabilitation Referral and Participation Rates for Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
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Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - March 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Research Letters Source Type: research

Healthy Vascular Aging Is Associated With Higher Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Background: Healthy vascular aging (HVA) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) are each independently associated with lower cardiovascular disease-related mortality. It is unknown, however, whether the CRF-related reductions in cardiovascular disease risk are related to HVA. We hypothesized that HVA would be associated with higher CRF in men and women from the Ball State Adult Fitness Longitudinal Lifestyle STudy (BALL ST). Methods: Apparently healthy men and women ≥50 yr of age from the BALL ST cohort (n = 101) who underwent a maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test to assess CRF (V˙O2peak) were included in the ...
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - March 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Prevention Source Type: research

Factors Associated With Non-enrollment of Center-Based Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program Among Transient Ischemic Attack or Mild Stroke Patients: A MIXED-METHOD RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
Conclusions: This study found that patients with TIA or mild stroke who were older, lived farther from the CRP center, or were current smokers were less likely to enroll in a CRP. The present findings may help clinicians identify patients unlikely to enroll in a CRP and allow the implementation of interventions focused on health education and physical activity to improve enrollment. Future research should validate these factors in multiple settings using prospective mixed methods so that interventions can be developed to address non-enrollment in the CRP. (Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - March 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation on Functional Status and Mood Disorders in Elderly and Very Elderly Patients: A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
Conclusion: Patients ≥80 yr have decreased physical performance and a higher prevalence of mood disorders than their younger counterparts. Nevertheless, they improved significantly in all outcomes measured. (Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - March 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation Source Type: research

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)
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - March 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Predictors of Exercise Maintenance 6 Months After Comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation
Conclusions: In this three-site study focusing on patient education for CR patients in Canada, the benefits of an education intervention in maintaining knowledge, exercise, healthy food intake, and self-efficacy were supported. (Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - March 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation: EXPERIENCE FROM THE VETERANS AFFAIRS
This study evaluated effectiveness and safety of the Veterans Affairs (VA) national HBCR program. Methods: Veterans completed a 12-wk HBCR program over 18 mo at 25 geographically dispersed VA hospitals. Pre- to post-changes were compared using paired t tests. Patient satisfaction and adverse events were also summarized descriptively. Results: Of the 923 Veterans with a mean age of 67.3 ± 10.6 yr enrolled in the HBCR program, 572 (62%) completed it. Findings included significant improvements in exercise capacity (6-min walk test distance: 355 vs 398 m; P (Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - March 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Cardiac Rehabilitation Is Essential in the COVID-19 Era: DELIVERING UNINTERRUPTED HEART CARE BASED ON THE CLEVELAND CLINIC EXPERIENCE
The unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged how and whether patients with heart disease are able to safely access center-based exercise training and cardiac rehabilitation (CR). This commentary provides an experience-based overview of how one health system quickly developed and applied inclusive policies to allow patients to have safe and effective access to exercise-based CR. (Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - March 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Characteristics of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs Following an Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Conclusion: Programs>3 wk, started after hospital discharge or including an educational component in addition to exercise, were most effective at reducing hospital readmissions. (Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - March 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Pulmonary Rehabilitation-Scientific Review Source Type: research

Adherence to High-Intensity Interval Training in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This article also highlights strategies for clinicians to improve adherence, feasibility, and enjoyment of HIIT for their patients. (Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - March 1, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Invited Review Source Type: research

Increasing Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation Through a “Nearer to Home” Patient Referral Program
Conclusions: Coordinating CR referrals from the discharging facility to facilities closer to home or workplace is an effective means for increasing participation. The very low-cost effort has the potential to have a very meaningful impact on the long-term outcome of cardiovascular patients. (Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - December 25, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Selected Abstracts From Recent Publications in Cardiopulmonary Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation
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Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - December 25, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Literature Update Source Type: research

Clinical Improvement and Effectiveness of Exercise-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A BRIEF ANALYTICAL REVIEW
Conclusions: This review provides novel evidence with respect to clinical improvement and high effectiveness of EBPR among patients with IPF. The results suggest that, on average, the majority of patients would be expected to clinically improve by completing the EBPR program. The findings further support the prescription of EBPR as clinically effective therapy and implementation as standard of care for patients with IPF. Future studies examining clinical improvement and effectiveness utilizing additional outcomes with the MCID are warranted. (Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation)
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - December 25, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Social Smoking Environment and Associations With Cardiac Rehabilitation Attendance
We examined whether smoking among social connections was associated with CR participation and continued smoking in cardiac patients. Methods: Participants included 149 patients hospitalized with an acute cardiac event who self-reported smoking prior to the hospitalization and were eligible for outpatient CR. Participants completed a survey on their smoking habits prior to hospitalization and 3 mo later. Participants were dichotomized into two groups by the proportion of friends or family currently smoking (“None-Few” vs “Some-Most”). Sociodemographic, health, secondhand smoke exposure, and smoking measures w...
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - December 25, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Cardiac Rehabilitation Source Type: research