Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · Jan 2017
Predictors of Cardiac Rehabilitation Initiation and Adherence in a Multiracial Urban Population.
Lack of initiation and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) remains a persistent problem. We sought to examine predictors of initiation, adherence, and completion of CR in a unique, minority predominant, urban population. ⋯ In a multiracial population, nonwhite patients and those who did not have insurance were less likely to initiate CR. Younger age and requirement of copayment were independent predictors for poor adherence. Increasing medical insurance coverage and eliminating copayment may improve the participation and adherence of CR.