Effect of Smoking Status on Exercise Perception and Intentions for Cardiac Rehabilitation Enrollment Among Patients Hospitalized With an Acute Cardiac Condition.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) attendance has been associated with higher smoking cessation (SC) rates. However, for unclear reasons, smokers are consistently less likely to enroll in CR than nonsmokers, and it is uncertain what might encourage them to attend.

Methods

We surveyed patients eligible for CR who were cigarette smokers at the time of hospital admission. We assessed patient intention to quit smoking, start exercising, and enroll in CR. We also measured anxiety and depression levels.

Results

Of the 105 patients approached, 81 (77%) completed the survey (69% males, aged 57 ± 10 y, 72% white). Most patients reported interest in SC (80%) and attending CR (78%). Many felt that SC medications (41%), stress management programs (35%), and an exercise program w

SUBMITTER: Riley H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6294995 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature