Why the study?
Impaired physical, mental, and cognitive functions following myocardial infarction can reduce community participation and quality of life.
Does participation in a structured cardiac rehabilitation program improve active lifestyle participation and functional performance in patients post first myocardial infarction?
Population
71 patients recruited 6-10 months after MI
Comparison
Participants in cardiac rehabilitation vs non-participants
Authors
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May support CR referral post-MI for participation; leaves open causal effects due to self-selection.
Does participation in a structured cardiac rehabilitation program improve active lifestyle participation and functional performance in patients post first myocardial infarction?
Patients who choose to participate in cardiac rehabilitation after a first MI demonstrate higher community participation levels and better self-management of cardiovascular risk factors.
Shlomo et al. (2022) studied this question.
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