Development of evidence-based clinical algorithms for prescription of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation

Background Guideline adherence with respect to exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is hampered by a large variety of complex guidelines and position statements, and the fact that these documents are not specifically designed for healthcare professionals prescribing exercise-based CR programs....

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Published in:Netherlands heart journal 2015-12, Vol.23 (12), p.563-575
Main Authors: Achttien, R.J., Vromen, T., Staal, J.B., Peek, N., Spee, R.F., Niemeijer, V.M., Kemps, H.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute coronary syndromes
Aerobics
Algorithms
Angina pectoris
Anxiety
Cardiology
Cardiovascular disease
Coronary vessels
Disease prevention
Exercise intensity
Heart failure
Maximum oxygen consumption
Medical Education
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Patients
Physical fitness
Physicians
Rehabilitation
Review - Guidelines
Review Article - Guidelines
Society
Surgery
Vein & artery diseases
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Summary:Background Guideline adherence with respect to exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is hampered by a large variety of complex guidelines and position statements, and the fact that these documents are not specifically designed for healthcare professionals prescribing exercise-based CR programs. This study aimed to develop clinical algorithms that can be used in clinical practice for prescription and evaluation of exercise-based CR in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and chronic heart failure (CHF). Methods The clinical algorithms were developed using a systematic approach containing four steps. First, all recent Dutch and European cardiac rehabilitation guidelines and position statements were reviewed and prioritised. Second, training goals requiring a differentiated training approach were selected. Third, documents were reviewed on variables to set training intensity, modalities, volume and intensity and evaluation instruments. Finally, the algorithms were constructed. Results Three Dutch guidelines and three European position statements were reviewed. Based on these documents, five training goals were selected and subsequently five algorithms for CAD patients and five for CHF patients were developed. Conclusions This study presents evidence-based clinical algorithms for exercise-based CR in patients with CAD and CHF according to their training goals. These algorithms may serve to improve guideline adherence and the effectiveness of exercise-based CR.
ISSN:1568-5888
1876-6250
DOI:10.1007/s12471-015-0761-y