Sedentary lifestyle and obesity in men, and having a partner in women, significantly predicted attendance at cardiac rehabilitation, which had an overall attendance rate of 40% (34 of 85 patients).
Observational (n=85)
What are the predictors of and reasons for non-attendance at cardiac rehabilitation in coronary heart disease patients?
Predictors of cardiac rehabilitation attendance differ by sex, highlighting the need for alternative formats to overcome personal obstacles to participation.
OBJECTIVE: The current study examined predictors of, and reasons for, non-attendance at cardiac rehabilitation (CR) among coronary heart disease patients. METHODS: Measures of demographics, surgical procedures, cardiac risk factors, cardiac damage, and psychological variables (depression, trauma, anxiety and alexithymia) were obtained at baseline in 85 coronary heart disease patients, of whom 34 (40%) attended CR. Patients not attending CR reported reasons for their non-attendance. RESULTS: Men who had a sedentary lifestyle or were obese were significantly more likely to attend CR. Women were significantly more likely to attend CR if they had a partner. Patients reported numerous personal reasons for their non-attendance, some of which reflect a dislike of a group format. CONCLUSION: The results suggest the presence of obstacles to attendance and completion of CR that may differ for men and women. Innovative approaches are needed to encourage participation, including the development and evaluation of alternative formats of CR.
Farley et al. (Mon,) conducted a observational in Coronary heart disease (n=85). Demographic, clinical, and psychological factors was evaluated on Attendance at cardiac rehabilitation. Sedentary lifestyle and obesity in men, and having a partner in women, significantly predicted attendance at cardiac rehabilitation, which had an overall attendance rate of 40% (34 of 85 patients).
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