Key result
Cardiac rehabilitation in women post-MI is linked to less rehospitalization at 4 years versus non-participants.
Why the study?
Women's recovery following a first myocardial infarction has not yet been studied in a thorough manner, particularly comparing behavioural and medical changes by cardiac rehabilitation participation.
Does participation in a cardiac rehabilitation programme improve self-reported behavioural and medical outcomes in women after their first myocardial infarction?
Population
240 women with first MI in 18 hospitals in Sweden
Comparison
Participation vs non-participation in a cardiac rehabilitation programme
Design
Non-randomised comparative study with pre- and post-tests
Follow-up
4 years
Authors
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CRP participation was associated with fewer rehospitalizations in women post-MI; leaves open behavioural benefits and need for randomized confirmation.
Observational (n=240)
Yes
Does participation in a cardiac rehabilitation programme improve self-reported behavioural and medical outcomes in women after their first myocardial infarction?
Cardiac rehabilitation participation in women post-MI is associated with improved long-term medical outcomes like reduced rehospitalisation, but may not significantly alter self-reported behavioural factors compared to non-participation.
Winberg et al. (2002) conducted an observational in First myocardial infarction (n=240). Cardiac rehabilitation programme (CRP) vs. Non-participation in a cardiac rehabilitation programme was evaluated on Self-reported behavioural and medical changes. Women participating in a cardiac rehabilitation programme after their first MI reported significantly less rehospitalisation and more interventive cardiology at 4 years compared to non-participants.
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