[Efficacy of a cardiac rehabilitation program in a municipal sports center compared to the hospital program: randomized controlled trial eCARCEX].

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to analyze the effects of an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program in a municipal sports center on functional capacity and adherence to physical exercise - among other variables - compared to an in-hospital program.

Methods

Randomized clinical trial that included two parallel groups of acute coronary syndrome patients who performed a cardiac rehabilitation program that consisted of moderate physical exercise intervals along with learning healthy habits in a municipal sports center (experimental group) and in a tertiary hospital (control group) between September 2019 and June 2020. We collected the following data: compliance, anthropometrical, clinical, psychological variables, diet and tobacco habits, strength and functional capacity from ergo

SUBMITTER: Izquierdo-Garcia J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10750805 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature