Cardiac rehabilitation: Into the future
Journal article
Thompson, David Robert and Clark, Alexander Michael. (2009). Cardiac rehabilitation: Into the future. Heart. 95(23), pp. 1897 - 1900. https://doi.org/10.1136/hrt.2009.173732
Authors | Thompson, David Robert and Clark, Alexander Michael |
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Abstract | Cardiac rehabilitation is increasingly recognised as an integral component of comprehensive cardiac care. The evidence supporting its effectiveness in reducing morbidity and mortality and improving quality of life is compelling. Yet, despite this recognition and exhortations that its implementation should be a key priority, most cardiac patients do not receive rehabilitation. Service provision varies markedly and many programmes are focused on select populations, often operate in an inflexible manner and fail to add potential value. Issues of suboptimal referral, enrolment and completion are poorly addressed and the potential for embracing novel methods and the latest technology are rarely exploited. This paper reviews the current status of cardiac rehabilitation and proposes ways to improve access and uptake and reduce inequity to ensure that those who are likely to benefit from this complex intervention do so. |
Year | 2009 |
Journal | Heart |
Journal citation | 95 (23), pp. 1897 - 1900 |
Publisher | BMJ Publishing Group |
ISSN | 1355-6037 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1136/hrt.2009.173732 |
Page range | 1897 - 1900 |
Research Group | Nursing Research Institute |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8q954/cardiac-rehabilitation-into-the-future
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