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A comparison of cardiac rehabilitation outcomes: 24 exercise sessions versus 36 exercise sessions

Posted on:1998-01-31Degree:M.SType:Thesis
University:D'Youville CollegeCandidate:Atti, Lucretia AnnFull Text:PDF
GTID:2464390014479048Subject:Physical therapy
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his study was designed to identify whether the length of a phase II cardiac rehabilitation program has an effect on physical/functional outcomes for patients. The Management Model for Health Services Organization provided the conceptual framework for the study. This model utilizes an input-conversion-output perspective that integrates systems theory. The convenience sample included 30 subjects who participated in a 24 exercise session/8 week program and 30 subjects who participated in a 36 exercise session/12 week program. Using t test and descriptive statistics with p value established at...
Keywords/Search Tags:Exercise, Program
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