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  • Cardiology
  • Gerontology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) graduates benefit from maintenance programs to sustain physical activity and functional gains.
  • This study examines characteristics, attendance, and physical function in community-based maintenance CR participants versus primary prevention attendees.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and compare the characteristics, attendance rates, and physical function of individuals in community-based maintenance cardiac rehabilitation programs.
  • To identify factors associated with attendance and functional outcomes in these programs.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving interviews, anthropometry, functional assessments (walking tests, chair stand, handgrip), physical activity recall, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
  • Attendance data were collected from program records.

Main Results:

  • Participants (n=101) attended 37.4% of sessions annually; predominantly retired, elderly, New Zealand-European individuals with musculoskeletal issues.
  • Higher attendance correlated with improved physical function (waist circumference, shuttle walk test, chair stands, balance) in all participants.
  • Attendance positively correlated with peak oxygen consumption in secondary prevention participants only.

Conclusions:

  • Community-based CR maintenance programs offer health benefits but are not equitably accessed by diverse patient groups.
  • Strategies may be needed to improve access and engagement for a wider demographic.