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To analyze the participation rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in cardiac rehabilitation programs in Queensland.

February 13, 2026Heart Lung and Circulation0 citationsOpen Access

Participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Conventional Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: Analysis of the Queensland Cardiac Outcomes Registry

ETEmma E. Thomas MGMichael Le Grande LJLidya Alwina Jokhu

Key Points

To analyze the participation rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in cardiac rehabilitation programs in Queensland.
Large-scale analysis using Queensland Cardiac Outcomes Registry data
Comparison of attendance rates among First Nations cardiac patients
Identification of barriers to attendance
Attendance rates among First Nations cardiac patients are higher than previously reported
Barriers to attendance illustrate significant socio-economic challenges
Opportunities for improving access to secondary prevention programs are identified

Abstract

This study provides the first known large-scale analysis of the uptake of CR programs among First Nations cardiac patients in Australia. We demonstrate that rates of attendance are higher among this cohort than previously reported. Barriers to attendance are described and highlight an important socio-economic gradient. There are clear opportunities for improving access to evidence-based secondary prevention programs for First Nations Peoples and benefits in collectively considering how unmet needs can be supported.

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