Key result
A survey of 61 cardiac rehabilitation program directors (85% response rate) identified financial issues, lack of motivation, and work conflicts as the most common barriers to patient participation.
Population
61 North Carolina program directors of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programs
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May warrant targeted program interventions to boost participation; leaves open whether addressing these barriers improves adherence in prospective trials.
Cross-Sectional (n=61)
Yes
Financial constraints, lack of motivation, and work conflicts are the primary barriers to patient participation and adherence in outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Evenson et al. (2000) conducted a cross-sectional in Outpatient cardiac rehabilitation (n=61). Survey was evaluated on Barriers to participation and adherence. A survey of 61 cardiac rehabilitation program directors (85% response rate) identified financial issues, lack of motivation, and work conflicts as the most common barriers to patient participation.
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