Novel Virtual World-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program to Broaden Access to Underserved Populations: A Patient Perspective

Virginia G. Content, Helayna M. Abraham, Brian H. Kaihoi, Thomas P. Olson, La Princess C. Brewer

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Abstract

This report describes Destination Rehab, a novel virtual world-based cardiac rehabilitation program, which aims to increase cardiac rehabilitation access to underserved populations. We highlight the experience of a cardiac patient whose successful participation in the program allowed her to overcome significant psychosocial and access barriers to cardiac rehabilitation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)911-914
Number of pages4
JournalJACC: Case Reports
Volume4
Issue number14
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 20 2022

Keywords

  • cardiac rehabilitation
  • cardiovascular disease
  • health disparities
  • secondary prevention
  • social determinants of health

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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