Clinical Effectiveness of a Community-Based Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program (Intervent Usa) in Lower Risk Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

Improving uptake and adherence in cardiac rehabilitation: literature review

“…Alternative methods of provision DeBusk et al (1985) Home-based rehabilitation with electrocardiograph monitoring Randomized trial of effectiveness Bethell and Mullee (1990) Community based rehabilitation: achieves high patient uptake Randomized trial of effectiveness Lewin et al (1992) Home-based rehabilitation Randomized trial of effectiveness Pell and Morrison (1998) Community based rehabilitation: particularly if run in socially deprived areas Audit Shaw 1999 Internet monitored exercise and health education Review Ades et al (2000) Home-based telephone monitored cardiac rehabilitation Methods of delivery Contractor et al (2000) Community based rehabilitation: may increase accessibility of services…”

“…An alternative approach to cardiac rehabilitation provision outside the hospital setting is the use of facilities in the community (Bethell & Mullee 1990, Pell & Morrison 1998, Contractor et al 2000. The service can be identical to the outpatient programme in content and multidisciplinary nature but avoids features associated with reduced attendance at hospital, including access difficulties.…”