Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe effects of a cardiac rehabilitation program tailored for women on global quality of life: a randomized clinical trial.
Women with heart disease have adverse psychosocial profiles and poor attendance in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs. Few studies examine CR programs tailored for women for improving their quality of life (QOL). ⋯ The CR program tailored for women significantly improved global QOL compared with traditional CR. Future studies should explore the mechanisms by which such programs affect QOL.