decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2019 Issue 8 (August)
Use liaisons, auto-referrals to get patients to cardiac rehab, other follow-up care
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Article Overview
This article reviews ways to increase patient follow-through for cardiac rehabilitation and related follow-up care. It discusses care coordination tactics, home-based rehabilitation, and communication approaches intended for patients who face barriers to participating in recommended care. The content is relevant to clinicians, care managers, rehab programs, and healthcare administrators looking for practical, evidence-informed ways to improve engagement.
Why This Topic Matters
Low participation in cardiac rehabilitation and other follow-up therapies can limit recovery and downstream outcomes. Understanding the broad categories of interventions discussed here can help organizations evaluate patient outreach, referral workflow, and program design.
What You Will Learn
- Common barriers that reduce participation in cardiac rehabilitation
- Care coordination approaches used to improve referral and follow-through
- How home-based rehabilitation is presented as an alternative option
- How patient messaging and personalization may affect engagement
- Why the article is relevant to follow-up care after acute cardiac events
Who Should Read This
- Cardiologists
- Rehabilitation clinicians
- Care coordinators
- Case managers
- Hospital administrators
- Population health teams
- Primary care clinicians
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