Dynamics (Pembroke, Ont.)
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Dynamics (Pembroke, Ont.) · Jan 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialCost analysis of an intensive home follow-up program for first-time post-myocardial infarction patients and their families.
The general goal of this research was to determine the effectiveness of a home follow-up program in order to acquire guidance in how to plan the future structure and contents of post-myocardial infarction (MI) patients' care and rehabilitation. The specific aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the program in reducing the rate of rehospitalization of first-time post-MI patients when measured at six weeks and six months post-discharge. ⋯ Intensive home follow-up provided a cost-effective alternative to traditional cardiac rehabilitation programs; however, a larger study is required to assess the generalizability of the results and long-term cost effectiveness.