Key result
Female and non-binary individuals face significant barriers to cardiac rehabilitation adherence.
Why the study?
Cardiac rehabilitation is underprescribed, with females underrepresented and gender-related sociocultural domains posing obstacles to adherence.
What are the sex- and gender-specific obstacles to cardiac rehabilitation adherence, and how can inclusivity be improved?
What are the sex- and gender-specific obstacles to cardiac rehabilitation adherence, and how can inclusivity be improved?
This review highlights the underrepresentation of women and non-binary individuals in cardiac rehabilitation and emphasizes the need for tailored, gender-inclusive programs to improve adherence and outcomes.
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May guide inclusive CR program design; leaves open whether targeted strategies improve adherence in women and non-binary patients.
Marra et al. (2024) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease requiring cardiac rehabilitation. Cardiac rehabilitation was evaluated. This review identifies sex- and gender-specific obstacles to cardiac rehabilitation adherence, noting that female individuals and those with non-binary gender identities face significant barriers.
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