Key result
Cardiac education and rehabilitation programs reduce the risk of subsequent coronary events in elderly patients, though older adults enroll at significantly lower rates than other age groups.
Why the study?
How can the effectiveness and utilization of cardiac rehabilitation be improved in elderly patients?
Population
Elderly patients (>65 years of age) with cardiac disease
Design
Review
Authors
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May support cardiac rehab consideration in elderly; leaves open enrollment barriers and causal effects for prospective trials.
How can the effectiveness and utilization of cardiac rehabilitation be improved in elderly patients?
Despite proven benefits, older adults underutilize cardiac rehabilitation, highlighting the need for healthcare professionals to eliminate barriers and adapt programs for this population.
Allen et al. (1996) conducted a review in Heart disease. Cardiac education and rehabilitation was evaluated. Cardiac education and rehabilitation programs reduce the risk of subsequent coronary events in elderly patients, though older adults enroll at significantly lower rates than other age groups.
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