Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil · Nov 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialEffects of advance care education in cardiovascular rehabilitation programs: a prospective randomized study.
To determine the effect of advance care education provided to patients enrolled in cardiovascular rehabilitation (CVR) programs and assess patients' acceptance of the educational program. ⋯ Advance care education is well received by patients enrolled in CVR programs. Enrollment in CVR promotes advance care planning to a small but measurable degree CVR rehabilitation programs appear to be acceptable sites for advance care planning but further research is needed to develop effective educational interventions.