TABLE 4.

Proposed minimum dataset to include in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) discharge summaries

Description of item
CR contact information
CR contact personnel
Exercise capacity at intake and discharge (METs)
Lipid values at intake and discharge
Stress test measures at intake and discharge
Body mass index and waist circumference at intake and discharge
Symptoms on exertion
Exercise training received during CR
Medications (name, dosage and frequency)
Estimated percentage of CR attendance
Exercise prescription for home or community
Personal rehabilitation plan (flag areas in which guideline targets are not met)
Nutrition counseling
Smoking cessation counselling
Vocational counselling
Psychosocial assessment/counselling

METs Metabolic equivalents