Key result
Cardiac rehabilitation improves functional, psychological, and prognostic outcomes in coronary heart disease.
Why the study?
Physical therapists need to understand the theory and practice of cardiac rehabilitation and their responsibilities in managing patients with coronary heart disease.
Cardiac rehab education may guide physical therapists in CHD care; leaves open prospective validation of outcomes.
The paper is intended to acquaint physical therapists with the theory and practice of cardiac rehabilitation, which is often prescribed for patients who have coronary heart disease, and the therapists' responsibilities in this effort. The related exercise physiology literature is reviewed, and physiological, psychological, physical, and prognostic advantages of cardiac rehabilitation are described. Cardiac rehabilitation is presented in three phases: acute care, outpatient, and further conditioning programs. The protocols for exercise testing and programs of progressive activity are discussed, with emphasis upon the role of physical therapists. Data collected at Tufts New England Medical Center demonstrating the measurable effects of cardiovascular training for patients with coronary heart disease ar presented.
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Hoskins et al. (1978) conducted a review in coronary heart disease. Cardiac rehabilitation was evaluated. Cardiac rehabilitation provides physiological, psychological, physical, and prognostic advantages for patients with coronary heart disease.
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