Publications by authors named "K L Sibilitz"
Background: The positive effects of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) are well established; however, among older and vulnerable patients, nonattendance and dropout are prevalent problems.
Aim: The objective of this study is to explore if a 24-week peer-mentor intervention increases initial and long-term CR attendance. Secondary aims are whether peer-mentor intervention improves lifestyle (diet and physical activity) and psychological outcomes (self-efficacy, anxiety, depression, and quality of life) among older vulnerable patients with ischemic heart disease.
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for adults with atrial fibrillation.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart condition causing irregular heartbeats, which increases risks for strokes and heart failure, and can negatively affect quality of life.
- The study aims to evaluate the benefits and potential drawbacks of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (ExCR) compared to non-exercise methods for individuals with AF or those who have received treatment for it.
- Researchers conducted a thorough search for randomized clinical trials assessing ExCR interventions, ensuring include participants over 18 with any subtype of AF, and analyzed data to determine the effectiveness and reliability of the evidence gathered.
Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is recommended following acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Diabetes is a common long-term condition associated with ACS, and the inclusion of these patients in CR has been less studied. This study examines the referral, uptake, and completion rates in the CR pathway for ACS patients with and without diabetes to identify potential barriers in the CR pathway.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: The ability to be physically active is pivotal to the quality of life in elderly patients. This study aims to describe the association between exercise capacity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), anxiety, and depression following an exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programme in elderly cardiac patients.
Methods And Results: Patients aged ≥65 years with acute and chronic coronary syndrome or heart valve surgery were consecutively included from eight CR centres in seven European countries.