Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation improves outcome for patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Findings from the COPE-ICD randomised clinical trial
Why the study?
Does comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation improve general health and peak oxygen uptake in patients with first time ICD implantation?
Population
196 patients with first time implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation, mean age 57.2, 79% men.
Comparison
Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation consisting… vs 'Treatment as usual'
Design
RCT, 1:1
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Supports comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation after first ICD implantation; extends prior evidence to this device population.
Structured PICO
Does comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation improve general health and peak oxygen uptake in patients with first time ICD implantation?
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Population
196 patients with first time implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation, mean age 57.2, 79% men.
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Intervention
Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation consisting of 12 weeks of exercise training and 1 year of psycho-educational follow-up focusing on modifiable factors associated with poor outcomes.
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Comparator
'Treatment as usual'
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Outcome
General health score (Short Form-36 (SF-36)) and peak oxygen uptake (VO₂)patient reported
Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation combining exercise training and psycho-education improves peak oxygen uptake and general health in patients with a first-time ICD implantation.
Cite This Study
Berg et al. (2014) studied this question.