The effectiveness of modern cardiac rehabilitation: A systematic review of recent observational studies in non-attenders versus attenders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The beneficial effects of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) have been challenged in recent years and there is now a need to investigate whether current CR programmes, delivered in the context of modern cardiology, still benefit patients.

Methods

A systematic review of non-randomised controlled studies was conducted. Electronic searches of Medline, Embase, CINAHL, science citation index (web of science), CIRRIE and Open Grey were undertaken. Non-randomised studies investigating the effects of CR were included when recruitment occurred from the year 2000 onwards in accordance with significant CR guidance changes from the late 1990's. Adult patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) were included. Non-English articles were considered. Two reviewers independe

SUBMITTER: Sumner J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5428953 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature