Why the study?
Does an exercise-based rehabilitation course reinforced with advice improve physical capacity and psychological well-being in patients after acute myocardial infarction?
Population
110 patients who had suffered acute myocardial infarction, admitted to the Plymouth cardiac care unit
Comparison
Exercise-based rehabilitation course reinforced… vs Standard hospital care
Design
RCT, Randomised into groups
Authors
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Exercise-based rehab improves physical recovery and work return post-MI; extends evidence that psychological benefits require targeted adjuncts.
Does an exercise-based rehabilitation course reinforced with advice improve physical capacity and psychological well-being in patients after acute myocardial infarction?
An exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation program after acute myocardial infarction improves physical capacity and return to normal activities, but may require additional components to address psychological recovery.
Bertie et al. (1992) studied this question.
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