Cardiac Rehabilitation During COVID-19 Pandemic: Highlighting the Value of Home-Based Programs.
Telemed J E Health
; 26(11): 1322-1324, 2020 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-603857
ABSTRACT
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a class I treatment for cardiovascular disease, however, underutilization of these services remains. Home-based CR (HBCR) models have been implemented as a potential solution to addressing access barriers to CR services. Home-based models have been shown to be effective, however, there continues to be large variation of protocols and minimal evidence of effectiveness in higher risk populations. In addition, lack of reimbursement models has discouraged the widespread adoption of HBCR. During the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, an even greater gap in CR care has been present due to decreased availability of on-site services. The COVID-19 pandemic presents a time to highlight the value and experiences of home-based models as clinicians search for ways to continue to provide care. Continued review and standardization of HBCR models are essential to provide care for a wider range of patients and circumstances.
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Full text:
Available
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cardiac Rehabilitation
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COVID-19
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Home Care Services
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Telemed J E Health
Journal subject:
Medical Informatics
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Health Services
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Tmj.2020.0213
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