Article
Rural cardiac rehabilitation: a 20-year success story
Réhabilitation cardiaque rurale : une histoire de succès de 20 ans
Spring 2016
Volume 21 - Issue 2
Edwin K. Gillin, Alan Salmoni, Grant M. Dawson, Michael J. Dawson, Majed Fiaani
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 10–16
Content Summary
This study examines the long-term outcomes of a rural cardiac rehabilitation program, showing sustained improvements in stress test duration and metabolic equivalent levels over several years. The program demonstrates the feasibility and benefits of delivering cardiac rehabilitation in rural settings despite challenges.
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Chronic diseaseRural medicinePublic healthRetentionWomen's health