Open AccessIntegrating Science, Practice, and Mentorship in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Author(s) -
Ross Arena,
Codie R. Rouleau,
Tavis S. Campbell,
Sandeep Aggarwal,
Thomas Hauer,
Stephen B. Wilton,
James A. Stone,
Deepika Laddu,
Cemal Ozemek,
Tamara M. Williamson,
Hongwei Liu,
Leslie D. Austford
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1932-751X
pISSN - 1932-7501
DOI - 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000470
Subject(s) - mentorship , rehabilitation , medicine , intervention (counseling) , medical education , physical therapy , nursing
The evidence base supporting cardiac rehabilitation is substantial and overwhelmingly supports its utilization for all qualified patients. However, important lines of inquiry remain and require attention. This commentary provides a model for cardiac rehabilitation centers that provide patient care to meaningfully contribute to our scientific understanding of this lifestyle intervention.