Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics by Randomization Groupa
| Characteristic n (%) | Traditional CR n=92 | Tailored CR n=133 |
|---|---|---|
| Age, Mean (SD), y | 64±11 | 63±11 |
| Race or ethnicity | ||
| Non-Hispanic white | 56 (61) | 94 (71) |
| African American | 17 (18) | 20 (15) |
| Hispanic | 18 (20) | 18 (14) |
| Asian | 1 (1) | 1 (1) |
| Education | ||
| High school or less | 38 (41) | 57 (43) |
| Some college | 40 (43) | 44 (33) |
| Baccalaureate degree | 8 (9) | 23 (17) |
| Graduate degree | 6 (7) | 9 (7) |
| Marital Status | ||
| Married | 50 (54) | 73 (55) |
| Divorced/Separated | 20 (22) | 29 (22) |
| Widowed | 15 (16) | 26 (20) |
| Single never married | 7 (8) | 5 (4) |
| Work Status | ||
| Retired | 48 (52) | 66 (50) |
| Full-time/part-time | 28 (30) | 35 (26) |
| Disabled/unemployed | 16 (17) | 32 (24) |
| Diagnostic eligibility for cardiac rehabilitation | ||
| Percutaneous coronary intervention | 39 (42) | 74 (56) |
| Coronary artery bypass graft surgery | 37 (40) | 39 (29) |
| Stable angina | 12 (13) | 13 (10) |
| Myocardial infarction | 4 (4) | 7 (5) |
CR, cardiac rehabilitation
a
Continuous variables are reported as mean ± standard deviation; categorical variables are presented as number and (%).
Chi-square test and t test for discrete and continuous variables, respectively; P >.05 for all.