Key result
Nursing strategies improve post-surgical cardiac rehabilitation enrollment, engagement, and long-term adherence.
Why the study?
Although cardiac rehabilitation can improve heart health and recovery, many eligible patients never participate in or complete a program.
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This article reviews common barriers to cardiac rehabilitation following surgery and outlines nursing strategies to improve patient enrollment, engagement, and adherence.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Cardiac rehabilitation can help patients improve their heart health and recovery, but many eligible patients never participate or complete a program. This article explores common barriers to cardiac rehabilitation and highlights strategies nurses can use to support patient enrollment, engagement, and long-term adherence.
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Lowe et al. (2026) studied this question. Nursing strategies can overcome common barriers to post-surgical cardiac rehabilitation to support patient enrollment, engagement, and long-term adherence.
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