Abstract
Review question/objective Do nurse-led cardiac rehabilitation programs following coronary artery bypass graft surgery improve patients' health-related quality of life and reduce hospital readmissions? Inclusion Criteria Types of participants This systematic review will consider studies that include male or female, post–CABG surgery patients, aged 60 years and older with a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Types of interventions(s) This systematic review will consider studies that evaluate nurse-led CR programs. Comparator(s) Non-participation in a nurse-led CR program, or usual care. Types of Outcomes The outcomes of interest for this systematic review will focus on HRQoL and readmissions. Measures of HRQoL will be focusing on various validated instruments, such as the Medical Outcomes Study 36 Item Short Form (SF-36) and disease specific Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ). Hospital readmission will be considered as the total number of cardiac-related admissions in the follow-up period following the CABG intervention. Any validated and published scales measuring readmission rates, for example the General Health Questionnaire, will be included.
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