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Table 3 PCP Ratings of Perceived Importance of Data Elements in CR Intake Transition records, N = 66

From: Primary care provider perceptions of intake transition records and shared care with outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programs

CR Transition record Data Element

Importance Rating

(Mean ± SD)

Clinical status (e.g., NYHA/CCS class)

4.67 ± 0.64

Exercise test results and recommendations

4.61 ± 0.52

Patient care plan

4.59 ± 0.70

Current medications

4.50 ± 0.85

Risk factor "flags" where patient does not meet guideline target

4.35 ± 0.87

Blood pressure

4.12 ± 0.94

Smoking status

4.11 ± 1.04

Lipids

4.09 ± 1.06

Psychological well-being (i.e., anxiety and depression scores)

3.94 ± 0.99

BMI and waist circumference

3.86 ± 1.04

Nutrition

3.77 ± 0.96

Description of the CR program

3.76 ± 1.04

Subjective reports of patient motivation and participation during CR assessment

3.62 ± 1.00

Non-modifiable risk factors

3.24 ± 1.20

  1. Ratings were made on a 5-point Likert scale, from 1 being 'not important at all to include in the intake transition record' to 5 'being extremely important to include in the intake transition record'.
  2. BMI, body mass index; PCP, primary care provider; NYHA, New York Heart Association; CCS, Canadian Cardiovascular Society; CR, cardiac rehabilitation