Key result
The adapted step-based cardiac rehabilitation protocol was associated with an average hospital stay of six days, with hemodynamic (63.4%) and respiratory (42.6%) complications being the most prevalent.
Why the study?
Does a STEPs adapted protocol in cardiac rehabilitation improve outcomes in patients after cardiac surgery?
Population
99 patients who underwent cardiac surgery for coronary artery bypass graft, heart valve replacement or a…
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
up to two years
Authors
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Supports early postoperative monitoring after cardiac surgery; leaves open whether adapted step-based protocols improve outcomes versus standard care.
Observational (n=99)
No
Does a STEPs adapted protocol in cardiac rehabilitation improve outcomes in patients after cardiac surgery?
A STEPs adapted protocol can guide physical rehabilitation during the hospital phase after cardiac surgery, with most complications occurring early in the postoperative period.
Winkelmann et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Postoperative cardiac surgery (n=99). Adapted step program for cardiac rehabilitation was evaluated on Postoperative complications, mortality prevalence, and hospitalization days. The adapted step-based cardiac rehabilitation protocol was associated with an average hospital stay of six days, with hemodynamic (63.4%) and respiratory (42.6%) complications being the most prevalent.
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