Knowledge, attitudes and practices survey of cardiac rehabilitation among cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in Lebanon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Over three quarters of the cardiovascular deaths take place in low and middle-income countries. Despite the benefits, Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) is still not routinely and not universally available. Numerous studies have found that barriers to access to CR are correlated with providers, patients and environment characteristics. This first national survey on CR in Lebanon assesses the knowledge, attitudes and practices among physicians. In addition, the study identifies what the main barriers to access to CR are and provides suggestions for the implementation of CR in the country.

Results

The response rate was 41.5% (n = 83). Results show that the cardiologists have m

SUBMITTER: Farah R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8517050 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature