TABLE 3.
Descriptive summary of data included in cardiac rehabilation (CR) discharge summaries (n=50)
| Type of continuity | Description of item | Frequency, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Relational | CR contact information | 37 (74.0) |
| CR contact personnel | 46 (92.0) | |
| Informational | Exercise capacity at intake (METs) | 20 (40.0) |
| Exercise capacity at discharge (METs) | 26 (52.0) | |
| TC:HDL ratio at intake | 20 (40.0) | |
| TC:HDL ratio at discharge | 24 (48.0) | |
| Blood glucose | 30 (60.0) | |
| Resting blood pressure at intake | 24 (48.0) | |
| Resting blood pressure at discharge | 33 (66.0) | |
| Target heart rate at intake | 12 (24.0) | |
| Target heart rate at discharge | 21 (42.0) | |
| Body mass index (or weight) at intake | 28 (56.0) | |
| Body mass index (or weight) at discharge | 37 (74.0) | |
| Waist circumference at intake | 25 (50.0) | |
| Waist circumference at discharge | 29 (58.0) | |
| Symptoms on exertion | 22 (44.0) | |
| Management | Length of CR program | 35 (70.0) |
| Exercise training received during CR | 12 (24.0) | |
| Medications | 21 (42.0) | |
| Estimated percentage of CR attendance | 13 (26.0) | |
| Written comments regarding comorbidities | 7 (14.0) | |
| Family history | 7 (14.0) | |
| Exercise prescription for home or community | 26 (52.0) | |
| Personal rehabilitation plan | 13 (26.0) | |
| Nutrition counseling received | 20 (40.0) | |
| Smoking cessation counselling | 25 (50.0) | |
| Vocational counselling | 3 (6.0) | |
| Psychosocial assessment/counselling | 17 (34.0) |
HDL High-density lipoprotein; METs Metabolic equivalents; TC Total cholesterol