Journal article
Effect of Cardiac Rehabilitation Referral Strategies on Utilization Rates: A Prospective, Controlled Study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Although cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has been shown to reduce mortality and is a recommended component in clinical practice guidelines, CR referral and utilization rates remain low. Referral strategies have been implemented to increase CR use but have yet to be compared concurrently. To determine the optimal strategy to maximize CR referral, enrollment, and participation, we evaluated 3 referral strategies compared with usual care: …
Authors
Grace SL; Russell KL; Reid RD; Oh P; Anand S; Rush J; Williamson K; Gupta M; Alter DA; Stewart DE
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 171, No. 3, pp. 235–241
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
February 14, 2011
DOI
10.1001/archinternmed.2010.501
ISSN
2168-6106
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Acute Coronary SyndromeAgedAngioplasty, Balloon, CoronaryCooperative BehaviorFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHumansInterdisciplinary CommunicationMaleMedical Records Systems, ComputerizedMiddle AgedOdds RatioOntarioPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient Care TeamPatient DischargePilot ProjectsProspective StudiesReferral and ConsultationRehabilitation CentersTelephoneUtilization Review