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Barriers to attending cardiac rehabilitation

Sophie O'Connell

    Nursing Times
    |June 12, 2014
    PubMed

    Insights

    Cardiac rehabilitation services in the UK are not meeting their goals. This review identifies key factors influencing patient attendance at cardiac rehabilitation programs.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Public Health
    • Rehabilitation Medicine

    Background:

    • National audits reveal underachievement of National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease goals in UK cardiac rehabilitation.
    • Consistent findings indicate a gap between established objectives and actual outcomes in cardiac rehabilitation services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify overarching themes influencing patient participation in cardiac rehabilitation.
    • To explore factors affecting attendance rates in cardiac rehabilitation programs.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic literature review of studies examining patient attendance in cardiac rehabilitation.
    • Thematic analysis of identified factors influencing service uptake.

    Main Results:

    • Several key themes emerged influencing patient attendance.
    • Factors such as patient motivation, perceived benefits, and accessibility impact engagement with cardiac rehabilitation.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding these themes is crucial for improving cardiac rehabilitation service delivery.
    • Addressing identified barriers can enhance patient attendance and program effectiveness.

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