Development of standardised programme content for phase II cardiac rehabilitation programmes in Australia using a modified Delphi process.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To develop standardised programme content for Australian phase II cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programme.

Design

Using the RAND/UCLA appropriateness method (RAM), a two-phase process including a comprehensive literature review and a two round modified Delphi process was undertaken to develop and validate content of a standardised CR programmes.

Participants

An invited multidisciplinary expert advisory group (EAG; n=16), including CR health professionals (nurses, allied health professionals, cardiologist), academics, policy makers, representation from the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association and consumers, provided oversight of the literature review and assisted with development of best practice statements. Twelve members of the EAG

SUBMITTER: Cartledge S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7003389 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature