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AACVPR consensus statement. Outcomes evaluation in cardiac rehabilitation/secondary prevention programs: improving
Bonnie K Sanderson1, Douglas Southard, Neil Oldridge
1University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Disease, 35294, USA. bsanderson@uabmc.edu
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
|March 31, 2004
Summary
This update provides recommendations for evaluating outcomes in cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention programs. It offers practical guidance for implementing outcomes-directed approaches in patient care and program management.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention programs require robust outcomes evaluation.
- Previous recommendations for outcomes evaluation have been updated to reflect current best practices.
- Effective evaluation is crucial for optimizing patient care and program effectiveness.