Mapping rehabilitation pathways after cardiac surgery: Identifying key points for patient involvement and gaps in care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiac rehabilitation in Denmark is cross-sectional and decentralised to municipalities, resulting in different pathways and practices. A comprehensive overview of these variations and their impact on the rehabilitation process following cardiac surgery is lacking.

Aim

This study aims to map the rehabilitation pathways after cardiac surgery, and to identify key interactions between patients and clinicians that influence rehabilitation outcomes and patient experiences.

Methods

A qualitative multi-method study was conducted using metro mapping methods, including document analysis, stakeholder consultations, practice observations and go-along interviews across multiple sites in Central and Northern Denmark Regions.

Results

Mapping revealed significant

SUBMITTER: Toft BS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12752942 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature