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Table 6 Mean Perceived Expense (± standard deviation) Associated with CR Componentsa

From: Cardiac rehabilitation in Canada and Arab countries: comparing availability and program characteristics

 

Arab

Canadian

Exercise Equipment

4.0 ± 1.7

3.3 ± 0.9

Exercise Stress Testing on Treadmill or Cycle Ergometer

3.6 ± 1.7

3.7 ± 1.5

Equipment/Supplies for Risk Assessment

3.6 ± 1.7

2.8 ± 0.9

Front Line Personnel

3.4 ± 1.5

4.2 ± 0.7

Space

3.0 ± 1.2

2.6 ± 1.4

Patient Education Materials

2.8 ± 1.1

2.5 ± 0.8

Blood Collection and Lipid Testing

2.6 ± 1.1

3.4 ± 2.0

Free Weights

2.6 ± 0.9

2.5 ± 1.0

Blood Pressure Assessment Device

2.4 ± 0.9

2.7 ± 1.1

  1. aOn a 5-point Likert type scale from 1 (free) to 5 (very expensive)