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June 14, 2026Frontiers in Cardiovascular MedicineOpen Access

Among cardiovascular healthcare professionals, knowledge regarding cardiac rehabilitation was directly associated with proactive clinical practices (β = 0.396) and positive attitudes (β = 0.217).

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Among cardiovascular healthcare professionals, knowledge regarding cardiac rehabilitation was directly associated with proactive clinical practices (β = 0.396) and positive attitudes (β = 0.217).

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HSHongyan ShiHZHongqiang Zhao

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Overview

Knowledge was associated with better attitudes and practices; hypothesis-generating for education interventions, needs prospective trials.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare professionals regarding exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for coronary heart disease.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted at TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital between April 2024 and June 2024.
  • Healthcare professionals were recruited through a WeChat-based online questionnaire.
  • A self-developed KAP questionnaire and structural equation modeling were used for analysis.
  • 240 valid questionnaires were analyzed, with a response rate of 82%.
  • Mean scores: knowledge 8.60/10, attitude 29.14/30, practice 32.80/35.
  • Knowledge was positively associated with attitude (β = 0.217, P = 0.014) and practice (β = 0.396, P < 0.001).

Study Design

Type

Cross-Sectional (n=240)

Multicenter

No

PICO

P
Population
240 healthcare professionals from cardiovascular medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, and intensive care units in China were surveyed to evaluate their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation.
E
Exposure / Comparator
Knowledge regarding exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation
O
Primary Outcome
Association between knowledge and practice regarding cardiac rehabilitation — β = 0.396 (0.258-0.534), p=<0.001

Main Result

Effect estimate: β = 0.396 (95% CI 0.258-0.534)

p-value: p=<0.001

Limitations

  • Single-center study conducted using an online WeChat-based sampling method, limiting generalizability.
  • Cross-sectional design prevents assessment of causal relationships between knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
  • Self-developed questionnaire may have potential biases due to self-reporting and the lack of external validation.

Cite This Study

Shi et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cardiac rehabilitation for coronary heart disease (n=240). Knowledge regarding exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation was evaluated on Association between knowledge and practice regarding cardiac rehabilitation (β = 0.396, 95% CI 0.258-0.534, p=<0.001). Among cardiovascular healthcare professionals, knowledge regarding cardiac rehabilitation was directly associated with proactive clinical practices (β = 0.396) and positive attitudes (β = 0.217).

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e4429b1cc60ccdea8a082https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2026.1767257
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