Date of Award
2010
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Program
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Supervisor
Dr. Neville Suskin
Second Advisor
Dr. John Koval
Abstract
Despite the demonstrated effectiveness of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in addressing persisting heart hazards after acute care, typically only 20% of Ontarians participate. This study explores the impact of inpatient cardiac rehabilitation, an intervention focused on risk factor counselling and referral to outpatient CR, on postdischarge uptake of CR services. Subjects’ and physicians’ satisfaction with CR, subjects’ health related quality of life, anxiety and depression, and wait-times for CR intake were examined. Design: In this randomized control trial, control patients received usual inpatient cardiac care plus a group information session pre-discharge, and an automatic CR referral. Case patients received this care and individualized guidance from dieticians, kinesiologists and nurse case managers. Principal Findings: Results suggest that both treatment allocations have a beneficial effect on outpatient CR participation rates, patient satisfaction, patients’ HR-QoL and physical and mental functioning compared to historical controls. No important statistical differences were observed between groups.
Recommended Citation
Borris, Stephanie, "' THE EFFECT OF INPATIENT CARDIAC REHABILITATION ON OUTPATIENT CARDIAC REHABILITATION, PATIENT AND PHYSICIAN SATISFACTION, PATIENT QUALITY OF LIFE, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION" (2010). Digitized Theses. 4588.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/digitizedtheses/4588