Practice Variations in Exercise Training Programs in Dutch Cardiac Rehabilitation Centers: Prospective, Observational Study

Abstract Background A recent survey among Dutch cardiac rehabilitation centers demonstrated considerable between-center variations in the contents of exercise training programs. For patients entering cardiac rehabilitation, current guidelines recommend tailored exercise training programs based on patient characteristics and rehabilitation goals. Objective This study was to analyze to what extent these patient characteristics are determinants of variations in training programs. Design This was a prospective, observational study with cross-sectional measurements among 10 cardiac rehabilitation c... Mehr ...