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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Nutrition is crucial for cardiovascular health and recovery.
  • Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs aim to improve patient outcomes through comprehensive care.
  • The integration and delivery of nutrition care within CR settings require examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess current nutrition care practices in Australian cardiac rehabilitation programs.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators influencing the provision of nutrition care.
  • To understand program coordinators' perceptions of nutrition's role and their knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was distributed to CR program coordinators in Australia.
  • Data were collected in October-November 2019.
  • Forty-nine program coordinators participated in the analysis.

Main Results:

  • Most CR programs offered group and/or individual nutrition education, with dietitian support in 63%.
  • However, dietitian availability and the extent of nutrition care were inconsistent.
  • Financial resources were perceived as a significant barrier to providing comprehensive nutrition care.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiac rehabilitation program staff need further support, especially in implementing evidence-based behavior change techniques for nutrition.
  • The high value placed on nutrition care by CR coordinators is a key facilitator for improvement.
  • Enhancing nutrition care delivery can optimize patient benefits within CR programs.