Key result
Phase II cardiac rehabilitation significantly improved quality of life at 3 months, with the greatest gains in Fitness (22.5%, P<0.0001) and Daily Activities (24.4%, P<0.0001).
Why the study?
Does a Phase II cardiac rehabilitation program improve quality of life in patients following consequential cardiac events?
Population
302 patients following consequential cardiac events entering Phase II cardiac rehabilitation
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
3 months
Authors
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May support Phase II CR referral for QoL gains; leaves open causal effects and durability without RCTs.
Observational (n=302)
Does a Phase II cardiac rehabilitation program improve quality of life in patients following consequential cardiac events?
p-value: p=< .0001
Completion of Phase II cardiac rehabilitation significantly improves patient-reported quality of life, particularly in fitness and daily activities.
Kardis et al. (2005) conducted an observational in Consequential cardiac events (n=302). Phase II cardiac rehabilitation vs. Baseline was evaluated on Quality of life dimensions (p=< .0001). Phase II cardiac rehabilitation significantly improved quality of life at 3 months, with the greatest gains in Fitness (22.5%, P<0.0001) and Daily Activities (24.4%, P<0.0001).
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