Evaluation of Qatar's First Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: A Brief Report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are few studies on the impact of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), where the burden of risk factors and context is somewhat different from Western countries where much of the evidence is derived.

Objective

To evaluate patient engagement in, and outcomes associated with, participation in Qatar's first and only CR program, from inception.

Methods

This was a retrospective, observational study of patients referred to Heart Hospital's CR program from January 2013-September, 2018. The program offered 3 sessions/week over 6-12 weeks, depending on patient risk. An initial assessment was performed, and outcomes (i.e., functional capacity, risk factors, and psychosocial well-being (quality of life [SF-36] and depressive symp

SUBMITTER: Faisal E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8499716 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature