Research areas | Questions |
Access and Remote Delivery | What is the best way to assess exercise capacity remotely when a face-to-face test is not possible? |
Can cardiac rehabilitation programmes meet the needs of those with multi-morbidity? | |
Exercise and Physical Activity | What is the optimal exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation frequency, intensity, time and type to improve aerobic fitness? |
When to restart moderate to high intensity exercise and sport after an acute event and decompensated heart failure? | |
Optimising Outcomes from Programmes | How do content and intent of cardiac rehabilitation educational interventions compare on risk factors, behaviour, and hospitalisation in those diagnosed with coronary heart disease? |
What is the efficacy of cardiac rehabilitation collaborative care management incorporating exercise, mental health, and behaviour strategies? | |
What is the optimal intensity and duration of behavioural change components required to achieve effective secondary prevention of coronary heart disease? | |
Psychosocial Health | What is the role of peer group sessions on normalising and reducing psychological stress in patients with cardiac disease? |
What is the effectiveness of remote delivery of psychological support vs computerised cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety and depression in patients with cardiac disease? | |
The Impact of the Pandemic | What is the long-term impact on patient health outcomes (major adverse cardiac events) in people who failed to access or delayed accessing healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic? |
CVPR, cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation.