The National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation has highlighted the problem of poor uptake of CR, with a mean of 4% of the target population taking part in 2008–2009.
Which one of the following statements is correct with regard to efforts to improve access to CR services?
A. Sessions should be held in more accessible community venues or transport provided whenever possibleThe statements are all correct. Improving accessibility to rehabilitation services is vital. Greater referral (i.e. opt-out approach) is essential. Flexibility in provision is important, and patients should be offered the choice of hospital-, community-, or home-based programmes. Services should be culturally sensitive, with bilingual team members if required, and resources should be available for the visually and hearing impaired.