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

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 done to analyze to what extent these characteristics are determinants of variations in training programs. Design: This was a prospective, observational study with cross-sectional measurements among 10 cardiac rehabilitation centers. M... Mehr ...