Why the study?
Do different types of cardiac rehabilitation programs have differing effects on psychosocial functioning and life satisfaction in clients with coronary artery disease?
Population
47 clients with coronary artery disease (CAD)
Comparison
Cardiac rehabilitation program (type 1) vs Cardiac rehabilitation program (type 2)
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
6 to 8 weeks after the coronary event
Authors
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No differences support preferring one program; cross-sectional data leave open effects on psychosocial outcomes in CAD.
Do different types of cardiac rehabilitation programs have differing effects on psychosocial functioning and life satisfaction in clients with coronary artery disease?
Participation in two different types of cardiac rehabilitation programs showed no significant difference in psychosocial functioning or life satisfaction at 6 to 8 weeks post-coronary event.
Daumer et al. (1992) studied this question.
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