Development of the International Cardiac Rehabilitation Registry Including Variable Selection and Definition Process.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (ICCPR) is developing a registry (ICRR) specifically for low-resource settings, where the burden of cardiovascular diseases is greatest and the need for program development highest. Herein we describe the development process, including the variable selection process.

Method

Following a literature search on registry best practices, a stepwise model for ICRR development was identified. Then, based on recommendations by Core Outcome Set-STAndards for Development (COS-STAD), we underwent a process to identify variables. All available CR registries were contacted to request their data dictionaries, reviewed CR quality indicators and guideline recommendations, and searched for common data elemen

SUBMITTER: Chowdhury MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8757385 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature