Participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs was reported by 35% of patients post-PCI, with the likelihood of participation decreasing with age and the absence of a partner.
Cross-Sectional (n=202)
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Evidence-based guidelines recommend participation in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) to reduce subsequent cardiovascular events following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The objective of this study was to investigate the reasons for and the demographic characteristics of patients who participate in CR programmes following PCI in a single metropolitan setting in Australia. Logistic regression models were used to examine the data obtained using self-reports through mailed questionnaires from 202 patients 12-24 months following the index PCI. Thirty-five per cent of subjects reported to have participated in CR programmes, of whom less than a quarter were female. In this sample the main reason for programme participation was a recommendation given by the general practitioner (GP). The likelihood of participating in a CR programme decreased with age and absence of a partner. Additional research on determinants of participation in CR programmes among this cohort of patients could assist in the development of new strategies to encourage healthy behaviours and reduce the risk of further cardiac events.
Fernandez et al. (Mon,) conducted a cross-sectional in Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) (n=202). Cardiac rehabilitation programme participation vs. Non-participation was evaluated on Participation in cardiac rehabilitation programmes. Participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs was reported by 35% of patients post-PCI, with the likelihood of participation decreasing with age and the absence of a partner.