Cardiac rehabilitation I: review of psychosocial factors.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability for women and men. There are gender differences in recovery from coronary events, which may be due physiological, sociodemographic, or psychosocial factors. Cardiac rehabilitation programs have beneficial effects on coronary recovery. The following presents a review of the literature from MedLine (1997-2001) and PsychInfo (1984-2001) on gender differences in participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs, with a focus on depression, anxiety, self-efficacy and social support. A critical analysis of gaps in the literature as well as areas for future research are presented.
Grace
Sherry L
SL
University Health Network Women's Health Program, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. sherry.grace@uhn.on.ca
Abbey
Susan E
SE
Shnek
Zachary M
ZM
Irvine
Jane
J
Franche
Renée Louise
RL
Stewart
Donna E
DE
D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology; D000072038:Cardiac Rehabilitation; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011584:Psychology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012944:Social Support