Arrhythmias & electrophysiology
Identifying rehabilitation needs as part of secondary prevention in individuals with atrial fibrillation—a Delphi consensus study
Authors' conclusion
This Delphi study established a needs assessment model that can be adapted to local contexts for individuals with AF.
Study context
- Population
- Experts (physicians, nurses, other healthcare professionals, researchers, people with atrial fibrillation (AF)) on needs assessment for cardiac rehabilitation in AFincl
- Participants
- 69 experts
- Outcome
- Consensus on a systematic needs assessment model and referral criteria for cardiac rehabilitation eligibility in AF
Methodological details3 iterative survey rounds and a video meeting, international, multidisciplinary expert panel, ACCORD guidelines
- 3 iterative survey rounds and a video meeting
- International, multidisciplinary expert panel
- ACCORD guidelines
Recommendations
As reported in the abstract
Needs assessment model
- Needs assessment criteria identified (AF symptom burden, health-related quality of life, anxiety, medicine adherence, various risk factors)
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Original publication
Identifying rehabilitation needs as part of secondary prevention in individuals with atrial fibrillation—a Delphi consensus study. Eur J Prev Cardiol. Published 9 September 2025. doi:10.
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