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Evaluating the Clinical Effectiveness of Cardiac Rehabilitation among Patients of Very Low Socioeconomic Status Living in Colombia

Evaluating the Clinical Effectiveness of Cardiac Rehabilitation among Patients of Very Low Socioeconomic Status Living in Colombia

Authors :
Gabriela L. M. Ghisi
Ana Paula Delgado Bomtempo
Nelson F. Gonzalez
Giovanna Patricia Reyes
Claudia V. Anchique
Source :
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, Vol 11, Iss 9, p 255 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) poses a significant health burden, particularly among individuals of low socioeconomic status (SES) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study evaluates the clinical effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in addressing CVD outcomes among very low-SES patients in Colombia. Data from participants enrolled in a CR program in Colombia between 2022 and 2023 were analyzed retrospectively. Measures included heart-healthy behaviors, physical/psychological outcomes, and quality of life assessed at 18, 36, and 60 sessions. Significant improvements were observed in exercise capacity, psychological well-being, and quality of life metrics throughout the CR program. However, barriers to CR attendance and the critical need for expanded program availability remain evident, particularly in LMIC settings like Colombia. In conclusion, structured CR programs demonstrate substantial benefits for very low-SES individuals in a LMIC country, highlighting the urgent need for increased program accessibility and equitable healthcare provision to optimize cardiovascular health outcomes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23083425
Volume :
11
Issue :
9
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.2d179d668047708bc0736bf366ee7e
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/jcdd11090255