
doi: 10.3390/jcm7090260
pmid: 30205461
pmc: PMC6162832
handle: 20.500.12530/35587 , 10576/11135 , 1807/90547
doi: 10.3390/jcm7090260
pmid: 30205461
pmc: PMC6162832
handle: 20.500.12530/35587 , 10576/11135 , 1807/90547
Alternative models of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) delivery, such as home or community-based programs, have been developed to overcome underutilization. However, their availability and characteristics have never been assessed globally. In this cross-sectional study, a piloted survey was administered online to CR programs globally. CR was available in 111/203 (54.7%) countries globally; data were collected in 93 (83.8% country response rate). 1082 surveys (32.1% program response rate) were initiated. Globally, 85 (76.6%) countries with CR offered supervised programs, and 51 (45.9%; or 25.1% of all countries) offered some alternative model. Thirty-eight (34.2%) countries with CR offered home-based programs, with 106 (63.9%) programs offering some form of electronic CR (eCR). Twenty-five (22.5%) countries with CR offered community-based programs. Where available, programs served a mean of 21.4% ± 22.8% of their patients in home-based programs. The median dose for home-based CR was 3 sessions (Q25−Q75 = 1.0–4.0) and for community-based programs was 20 (Q25–Q75 = 9.6–36.0). Seventy-eight (47.0%) respondents did not perceive they had sufficient capacity to meet demand in their home-based program, for reasons including funding and insufficient staff. Where alternative CR models are offered, capacity is insufficient half the time. Home-based CR dose is insufficient to achieve health benefits. Allocation to program model should be evidence-based.
international health, Global health, patient education as topic, Health services, Article, cardiac rehabilitation, surveys and questionnaires, community-based, Cardiac rehabilitation models, home-based
international health, Global health, patient education as topic, Health services, Article, cardiac rehabilitation, surveys and questionnaires, community-based, Cardiac rehabilitation models, home-based
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