Qualitative analysis reveals tailored telehealth cardiac rehabilitation enhances equity for diverse populations, indicating a need for safety protocols.
Key Points
Telehealth cardiac rehabilitation improved access by offering personalized support, yet concerns about safety were noted.
Participants highlighted the importance of technology training and a support system for effective telehealth rehabilitation engagement.
Human-centered design sessions refined the program using feedback from diverse patient demographics, emphasizing tailored needs.
The study led to the development of an implementation toolkit to improve telehealth cardiac rehabilitation effectiveness and equity.