Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics for CR and Non-CR Participantsa
| CR Participants (n = 175) | Non-CR Participants (n = 119) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 68.3 ± 12 | 67.7 ± 12 | .67 |
| Sex, male | 128 (73) | 74 (62) | .05 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 29.5 ± 6 | 29.7 ± 6 | .48 |
| Current smokers | 13 (7) | 22 (18) | <.001 |
| High school or higher education | 72 (41) | 65 (55) | <.001 |
| Electronic referral | 165 (94) | 77 (65) | <.001 |
| Surgical diagnosis | 42 (24) | 6 (5) | <.001 |
| Ejection fraction >50% | 113 (65) | 51 (43) | <.001 |
| Strength of physician | 4.2± 1 | 3.3±1 | <.001 |
| recommendation | |||
| Comorbidities | |||
| Chronic pulmonary disease | 17 (8) | 7 (6) | .81 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 43 (25) | 40 (34) | .09 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | 4 (2) | 7 (6) | .11 |
| Orthopedic limitations | 19 (11) | 8 (7) | .78 |
| Stroke | 7 (4) | 4 (3) | .78 |
| Psychosocial assessments | |||
| PHQ-9 score | 3.7 ± 6 | 5 ± 5 | .08 |
| GAD-7 score | 4.4 ± 5 | 4.9 ± 5 | .46 |
| MOS SF-36 Physical | 64 ± 30 | 56.3 ± 30 | .03 |
| Function score | |||
| BRIEF (T-scores) | |||
| Behavioral Regulation Index | 47.2 ± 9 | 46.4 ± 7 | .46 |
| Global Executive Composite | 47.7 ± 8 | 47.4 ± 8 | .81 |
| Duke Social Support Index | 28.3 ± 3 | 27.5 ± 4 | .04 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; BRIEF, Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Function; CR, cardiac rehabilitation; GAD-7, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire; MOS SF-36 Physical Function, Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 Physical Function Component; PHQ-9, Patient Health Questionnaire.
a
Data present as mean ± SD or n (%).