A secondary analysis of data from the OPTICARE randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of extended cardiac rehabilitation on functional capacity, fatigue, and participation in society.

Nienke Ter HoeveMadoka SunamuraHenk J StamRon T van DomburgRita Jg van den Berg-Emons

Published in: Clinical rehabilitation (2019)

Extending cardiac rehabilitation with a face-to-face behavioral intervention resulted in additional long-term improvements in fatigue and small improvements in functional capacity up to 12 months. A telephonic behavioral intervention provided no additional benefits.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
study protocol
sleep quality
physical activity
electronic health record
big data
depressive symptoms
deep learning