Gender differences in referral to cardiac rehabilitation programs after revascularization.

摘要: BACKGROUND This study examines the influence of gender on healthcare provider's secondary prevention instruction and cardiac rehabilitation (CR) referral after coronary revascularization procedures such as balloon angioplasty/coronary stenting bypass surgery (CABG). Cardiac decreases mortality morbidity, yet only a small percentage women men are referred to these programs. The patient population our university-affiliated CR program consisted 88% 12% women. METHODS In matched case observational study, 80 patients (40 men, 40 women) who had undergone between 1997 1998 completed questionnaire written Patients were for age procedure. RESULTS Women less likely be instructed strategies or compared despite being undergoing same data demonstrate difference in hospital teaching information (P < 0.001). Being woman was associated with decreased likelihood receiving physician CONCLUSION concerning postrevascularization is poor. Within that group, far have discussed referrals made by professionals. demonstrates need education initiatives all providers comprehensive nature benefits cardiovascular disease, particular emphasis