21 July 2026 : Meta-Analysis
Effectiveness of Cardiac Telerehabilitation in Improving Functional Capacity, Quality Of Life and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients After Acute Coronary Syndrome and/or Coronary Revascularisation (PCI/CABG): A Systematic Review Comparing Telerehabilitation With Traditional Cardiac Rehabilitation
Anna Nowaczyk
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DOI: 10.12659/MSM.953366
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e953366
Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria according to PICO.
| PICO | Inclusion Criteria | Exclusion Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Patients | ||
| Intervention | ||
| Comparison | Standard cardiac rehabilitation and medical care, carried out in: a stationary center, an outpatient form, a health education form with a brochure/guide and a dedicated exercise program. Including rehabilitation supervised by a specialist in cooperation with a cardiologist, dietitian and psychologist. | |
| Outcomes | Six-minute walking test (6MWT), VOmax, daily physical activity levels (number of steps, accelerometer), motor tests, eg, Timed Get Up and Go test, 30-Second Chair Stand Test taking medications, following a recommended diet, physical activity, control of stimulants eg, smoking laboratory results (lipid profile, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, blood glucose) body mass index, waist-hip ratio,% fat standardized questionnaires for assessing quality of life and mental state, anxiety and depression |