Perspectives of Policymakers on Barriers to and Enablers of the Uptake of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study
This study highlights the significant barriers to CR utilization and proposes solutions to facilitate the implementation of these programs from the perspective of healthcare leaders. Successful implementation requires improved communication within institutions, collaboration with the broader healthcare system, and engagement with other stakeholders, such as the private sector, to expand access and ensure comprehensive service delivery.
Authors
- Jed Duff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1427-0303)
- Jane Clifford O'Brien
- Ahmed Mohammed Almoghairi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8709-6436)
Institutions
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
- Shaqra University (SA)
- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
- Published
- 2024-12-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.37616/2212-5043.1405
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.80
Funders
- Shaqra University