Exploring the Needs and Preferences of Athletes in Cardiac (Tele)Rehabilitation to Enhance Rehabilitation Outcome: A Qualitative Study
This research explored the user needs and preferences of athlete patients in CR. The findings indicated that enhancing CR for athletes necessitates a personalized and sport-specific methodology. The integration of various technological features within a CTR program can play a pivotal role in assisting athletes with CAD to maintain an active lifestyle and regain their previous athletic performance levels.
Authors
- Hareld Kemps (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0272-4355)
- Danny AJP van de Sande (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8553-5025)
- Steven Houben (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9009-5706)
- Lonneke Fruytier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7339-6462)
- Aarnout Brombacher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0271-6291)
- Irina Bianca Șerban (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1974-6809)
- Sara Colombo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3902-1581)
Institutions
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- Máxima Medisch Centrum (NL)
- Eindhoven University of Technology (NL)
- Delft University of Technology (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Patient Preference and Adherence
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/ppa.s498408
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.78
Funders
- ITEA