Cardiac Rehabilitation Among Veterans: A Narrative Review.

IF 3.3 3区医学 Q2 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-26 DOI:10.1097/HCR.0000000000000932

Merilyn S Varghese, Wen-Chih Wu, Kariann R Drwal, Matthew M Burg, Dhruv S Kazi, Allison E Gaffey, Kristin M Mattocks, Cynthia A Brandt, Lori A Bastian, Parul U Gandhi

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Abstract

Purpose: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a valuable secondary preventive intervention for Veterans given their increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Adults cared for in the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system are a unique population that receives healthcare from the largest integrated care network in the United States. Yet, this group faces distinct challenges in utilizing CR. In this review, we evaluated the existing data regarding CR utilization and outcomes among U.S. Veterans.

Review methods: A literature search was conducted using PubMed and Scopus for cardiac rehabilitation and U.S. Veterans.

Summary: Veterans have 3 potential options for attending CR: in-person at their local VA medical centers, home-based CR through their local VA medical centers, and in-person at community CR centers. However, participation remains low. A significant barrier to participation is transportation to in-person CR. Home-based CR shows promise in addressing this barrier and has demonstrated resilience in the face of pandemic restrictions. Cardiac rehabilitation outcomes among Veterans who participate include improved exercise capacity, fewer depressive symptoms, and decreased mortality. Despite its benefits for secondary prevention among Veterans, there remains a paucity of data about the current uptake of CR, the impact of mental health on uptake, possible sex-based or racial disparities, and long-term outcomes.

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Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention 医学-心血管系统

CiteScore

5.40

自引率

34.20%

发文量

164

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： JCRP was the first, and remains the only, professional journal dedicated to improving multidisciplinary clinical practice and expanding research evidence specific to both cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation. This includes exercise testing and prescription, behavioral medicine, and cardiopulmonary risk factor management. In 2007, JCRP expanded its scope to include primary prevention of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. JCRP publishes scientific and clinical peer-reviewed Original Investigations, Reviews, and Brief or Case Reports focused on the causes, prevention, and treatment of individuals with cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases in both a print and online-only format. Editorial features include Editorials, Invited Commentaries, Literature Updates, and Clinically-relevant Topical Updates. JCRP is the official Journal of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation.