Key result
Among 285 surveyed cardiologists in India, only 3.9% correctly answered secondary prevention questions, and average referral rates were 20-30%, with patient disinterest cited as the greatest barrier.
Cross-Sectional (n=285)
Cardiologists in India demonstrate low knowledge and referral rates for cardiac rehabilitation, with patient disinterest cited as the greatest barrier.
Low cardiologist knowledge and referral rates for secondary prevention signal education gaps; leaves open whether interventions boost cardiac rehab uptake.
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) use is extremely low in India, and beyond. The reasons are multifactorial, including healthcare provider factors. This study examined CR perceptions among cardiologists in India. Attendees of the 2017 Cardiology Society of India conference completed a survey. Of 285 respondents, just over one-fourth had a CR program at their institution, with a similar proportion reporting someone dedicated to providing CR advice to their patients. Only 11 (3.9%) were correct in their responses to 4 multiple choice questions regarding secondary prevention. On average, cardiologists referred 20-30% of their patients, with the greatest barrier to referral being patient disinterest.
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Ghisi et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiac rehabilitation perceptions and knowledge (n=285). Cardiac rehabilitation knowledge and perceptions was evaluated on Survey responses regarding CR programs, knowledge, and referral rates. Among 285 surveyed cardiologists in India, only 3.9% correctly answered secondary prevention questions, and average referral rates were 20-30%, with patient disinterest cited as the greatest barrier.
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