Integrating the quantitative with the qualitative: findings from a mixed methods cardiac rehabilitation exercise trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiac rehabilitation is a core component of cardiovascular disease management. Eastern Corridor Medical Engineering-Cardiac Rehabilitation is a digital health platform for online cardiac rehabilitation exercise. We conducted a mixed methods pilot trial to evaluate Eastern Corridor Medical Engineering-Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Objective

The study sought to examine the difference between objectively measured outcomes and participant perceptions of benefits and improvements gained from participation in a cardiac rehabilitation exercise program.

Methods

Seventeen participants (14 male, 3 female; 69.5 ± 7.3 years of age) took part and were allocated to 1 of 2 groups; an online exercise group (n = 8), or an in-person exercise (n = 9) group. Due to the COVID-19 pa

SUBMITTER: Giggins OM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11305875 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature