Exercise Self-efficacy Improvements During Cardiac Rehabilitation: IMPACT OF SOCIAL DISPARITIES.
Dion CandelariaAnn KirknessChristine BruntschJanice GullickSue RandallLaila Akbar LadakRobyn GallagherPublished in: Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention (2022)
Confidence for self-directed exercise improves in most, but not all, patients during CR. Those at risk for poor improvement (ethnic minorities, single patients) may need extra or tailored support, and screening for exercise self-efficacy at CR entry and completion is recommended. Differences identified from CR delivery mode need exploration using robust methods to account for complex factors.