Key result
Hybrid cardiac rehabilitation links to improved depression but traditional rehab associates with greater exercise capacity.
Why the study?
Comparisons of hybrid and traditional cardiac rehabilitation were limited to randomized controlled trials, which may influence outcomes due to trial-associated supervision.
Does hybrid cardiac rehabilitation improve peak METs and depression outcomes compared to traditional cardiac rehabilitation in rural patients?
Cohort
Does hybrid cardiac rehabilitation improve peak METs and depression outcomes compared to traditional cardiac rehabilitation in rural patients?
p-value: p=0.034
Hybrid cardiac rehabilitation is an effective alternative to traditional cardiac rehabilitation for improving exercise capacity and depression outcomes, particularly when barriers to participation exist.
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Hybrid CR was associated with capacity and mood gains in rural patients; leaves open comparative efficacy versus traditional programs in randomized trials.
Williamson-Reisdorph et al. (2023) conducted a cohort in Patients requiring cardiac rehabilitation. Hybrid cardiac rehabilitation (HBCR) vs. Traditional cardiac rehabilitation (TCR) was evaluated on Peak metabolic equivalents (peak METs) (p=0.034). Hybrid cardiac rehabilitation improved peak METs and depression scores (P<0.001), although traditional cardiac rehabilitation resulted in greater improvements in exercise capacity (P=0.034).
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