Why the study?
Does a 12-week pre-operative cardiac rehabilitation program improve patient experience and perceptions in patients awaiting non-urgent coronary artery bypass surgery?
Population
8 patients awaiting non-urgent coronary artery bypass surgery who had completed a 12-week pilot program of…
Design
Other
Follow-up
12 weeks
Authors
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May support pre-CABG rehab feasibility; leaves open need for RCTs on clinical outcomes.
Does a 12-week pre-operative cardiac rehabilitation program improve patient experience and perceptions in patients awaiting non-urgent coronary artery bypass surgery?
A 12-week pre-operative cardiac rehabilitation program is well-received by patients awaiting CABG, helping to reduce anxiety and build confidence for exercise.
Mooney et al. (2006) studied this question.
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