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Exercise training characteristics in cardiac rehabilitation programmes: a cross-sectional survey of Australian practice.

Bridget Abell, Paul Glasziou, Tom Briffa, Tammy Hoffmann

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3 · Its place in the literature

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22 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 49 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Health-related quality of life and exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation in contemporary acute coronary syndrome patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2020
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Bridget AbellFaculty of Health Sciences and Medicine , Centre for Research in Evidence-Based Practice, Bond University , Gold Coast, Queensland , Australia.
Paul GlasziouFaculty of Health Sciences and Medicine , Centre for Research in Evidence-Based Practice, Bond University , Gold Coast, Queensland , Australia.
Tom BriffaSchool of Population Health, The University of Western Australia , Perth, Western Australia , Australia.
Tammy HoffmannFaculty of Health Sciences and Medicine , Centre for Research in Evidence-Based Practice, Bond University , Gold Coast, Queensland , Australia.
Bond University · AUUniversity of Western Australia · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionExercise training is a core component of cardiac rehabilitation (CR), however, little information exists regarding the specific exercise interventions currently provided for coronary heart disease in Australian practice. We aimed to analyse the current status of exercise-based CR services across Australia.

designCross-sectional survey.

methodsAustralian sites offering exercise-based CR were identified from publically available directories. All sites were invited by email to participate in an online Survey Monkey questionnaire between October 2014 and March 2015, with reminders via email and phone follow-up. Questions investigated the demographics and format of individual programmes, as well as specific exercise training characteristics.

results297 eligible programmes were identified, with an 82% response rate. Most sites (82%) were based at hospital or outpatient centres, with home (15%), community (18%) or gym-based options (5%) less common. While CR was most often offered in a comprehensive format (72% of sites), the level of exercise intervention varied greatly among programmes. Most frequently, exercise was prescribed 1-2 times per week for 60 min over 7 weeks. Almost one-quarter (24%) had a sole practitioner supervising exercise, although the majority used a nurse/physiotherapist combination. Low to moderate exercise intensities were used in 60% of programmes, however, higher intensity prescriptions were not uncommon. Few sites (<6%) made use of technology, such as mobile phones or the internet, to deliver or support exercise training.

conclusionsWhile advances have been made towards providing flexible and accessible exercise-based CR, much of Australia's service remains within traditional models of care. A continuing focus on service improvement and evidence-based care should, therefore, be considered a core aim of those providing exercise for CR in order to improve health service delivery and optimise outcomes for patients.

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PMCPMC4847132
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