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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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Lessons learned: Clinicians' perspectives, knowledge and attitudes towards a stroke-integrated cardiac rehabilitation
Natasha Machado1,2,3, Edwina Sutherland1,2, Bridget Hill1,2
1Rehabilitation Department, Epworth HealthCare, Camberwell, VIC, Australia.
Clinical Rehabilitation
|September 2, 2025
Summary
Clinicians found the stroke-integrated cardiac rehabilitation program valuable but noted knowledge gaps and suggested adaptations. Increased awareness and flexibility could improve future implementation of this combined neuro- and cardiac rehabilitation approach.
Area of Science:
- Neurorehabilitation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Multidisciplinary clinicians provide neuro- and cardiac rehabilitation.
- A stroke-integrated cardiac rehabilitation program was introduced alongside usual care.
- Understanding clinician perspectives on this integrated program is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate clinician perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes towards a novel stroke-integrated cardiac rehabilitation program.
- To identify barriers and facilitators for implementing this integrated rehabilitation model.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing a phenomenological approach.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 multidisciplinary clinicians.
- Thematic analysis was performed on interview data to identify key themes.
Main Results:
- Clinicians recognized the importance of exercise but showed varied knowledge of stroke guidelines and the integrated program.
- Positive attitudes towards the program's concept were reported, alongside identified barriers.
- Suggested adaptations included increased program awareness and greater flexibility.
Conclusions:
- The stroke-integrated cardiac rehabilitation program is perceived as important and clinically useful.
- Enhanced awareness of evidence-based recommendations and program adaptability are key for successful implementation.
- Addressing clinician-identified barriers can improve uptake and future integration.
Keywords:
Cerebrovascular disorderscardiac rehabilitationcardiorespiratory fitnessimplementationknowledge translationqualitativestrokeMore Related Videos
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