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10/Mar/2025
10/Mar/2025
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2025AO0713
Highlights ■ Barriers to rehabilitation: high inactivity rates (88.4%) and significant barriers, such as fatigue and lack of awareness, hinder recovery. ■ Professional supervision: only 1% of patients were enrolled in formal cardiac rehabilitation; however, those who received professional supervision experienced lower readmission rates (14.6% versus 35.1%). ■ Systematic gaps: addressing systemic gaps, such as coverage and referral to rehabilitation programs, is critical for improving patient outcomes and reducing rehospitalization rates. ABSTRACT Objective: This study assessed the barriers to cardiac […]
Keywords: Cardiac rehabilitation; Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale; Coronary disease; Exercise; Exercise therapy; Heart failure; Hospitalization; Patient discharge; Self management; Surveys and questionnaires
17/Feb/2025
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2025AO1213
Highlights ■ Diabetes education is the central pillar of treatment, and the AADE7 offers a 360-degree view of care. ■ Only 18.9% of participants had previously engaged in diabetes-related educational programs. ■ Recognizing signs of hypo and hyperglycemia and responding appropriately is crucial to avoiding complications. ■ Diabetes and sugar consumption remain taboo for many, including healthcare professionals. ABSTRACT Objective: We aimed to implement a comprehensive and accessible diabetes education program for patients and their families based on the AADE7 […]
Keywords: Blood glucose; Diabetes; Family support; Insulin, regular, human; Patient education; Patient-centered care; Self care; Self management