Key result
A survey of NHS Trusts in England found that 17% had a cardiopulmonary exercise testing service, with significant inconsistency in its use and threshold values for perioperative risk assessment.
Population
NHS Trusts in England surveyed for CPET service availability.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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CPET availability for perioperative risk assessment varies across NHS Trusts; leaves open standardized implementation and outcome impact.
Cross-Sectional (n=154)
Yes
A 2008 survey of NHS Trusts in England highlights significant inconsistency in the use of CPET for perioperative risk assessment, indicating a need for standardized practice.
Simpson et al. (2009) conducted a cross-sectional in Perioperative risk assessment (n=154). Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) was evaluated on Availability and use of a CPET service. A survey of NHS Trusts in England found that 17% had a cardiopulmonary exercise testing service, with significant inconsistency in its use and threshold values for perioperative risk assessment.
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