Cardiac rehabilitation I: review of psychosocial factors

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Date

2002-05

Authors

Grace, Sherry L.
Abbey, Susan E.
Shnek, Zachary M.
Irvine, Jane
Franche, Renee-Louise
Stewart, Donna Eileen

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Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause ofdeath and disability for women and men. There are gender differences in recovery from coronary events, which may be due physiological, sociodemographic, or psychosocial factors. Cardiac rehabilitation programs have beneficial effects on coronary recovery. The following presents a review of the literature from MedLine (1997-2001) and PsychInfo (1984-2001) on gender differences in participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs, with a focus on depression, anxiety, self-efficacy and social support. A critical analysis of gaps in the literature as well as areas for future research are presented.

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Cardiac rehabilitation, Gender, Depression, Social support, Self-efficacy

Citation

General Hospital Psychiatry, 24 (3), 121-126. May-June 2002