. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2020 May 1.

Published in final edited form as: J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2019 May;39(3):181–186. doi: 10.1097/HCR.0000000000000366

Table 3.

Reasons for Planned Non-Attendance at CR during Baseline Evaluation

Please describe in a few words why you do not plan to attend CR.	(n = 18)
No need and/or desire to attend	4 (22%)
I’ll be fine on my own
I don’t care to exercise, it’s not for me
Prefers to exercise on their own	3 (17%)
I do plenty of exercise myself. I don’t need cardiac rehab
I’m going to exercise on my own
Other personal or family health concerns	3 (17%)
My other health issues
Sickness in family and family care responsibilities
No Response	3 (17%)
Issues with transportation or/or distance	2 (11%)
I’m not willing to drive 45 minutes 3 times a week	2 (11%)
Unable to make time commitment	2 (11%)
I already work with OT and PT	2 (11%)
Not fully informed about CR	1 (5%)
I have not been fully informed on the benefits	1 (5%)