Key result
Hybrid and virtual CR highlight the need for ongoing support across the patient journey.
Why the study?
Virtual cardiac rehabilitation models emerged following COVID-19 pandemic disruptions, but patient perceptions of hybrid or virtual-only models remained to be explored.
Comparison
Hybrid vs virtual-only CR models
Design
Focus group study with thematic analysis
Authors
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May inform sustained support needs in hybrid/virtual CR; hypothesis-generating for program optimization trials.
Patients participating in hybrid or virtual cardiac rehabilitation require ongoing physical, psychosocial, nutritional, and educational support throughout their journey, highlighting modifiable areas for program improvement.
Vanzella et al. (2024) studied Cardiac rehabilitation (n=23). Hybrid or virtual-only cardiac rehabilitation was evaluated on Patients' perceptions of virtual models of either hybrid or virtual-only CR. Among 23 patients participating in hybrid or virtual cardiac rehabilitation, qualitative analysis identified 12 overarching themes highlighting the need for ongoing support across the patient journey.
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