Annett Salzwedel1, Karl Wegscheider2, Claudia Schulz-Behrendt3, Gesine Dörr4, Rona Reibis5, Heinz Völler3,6. 1. Center of Rehabilitation Research, University of Potsdam, Am Neuen Palais 10, 14469, Potsdam, Germany. annett.salzwedel@uni-potsdam.de. 2. Department of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology, University Medical Center, Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany. 3. Center of Rehabilitation Research, University of Potsdam, Am Neuen Palais 10, 14469, Potsdam, Germany. 4. GLG Fachklinik Wolletzsee, Rehabilitation Center, Angermünde, Germany. 5. Cardiological Outpatient Clinic Am Park Sanssouci, Potsdam, Germany. 6. Klinik am See, Rehabilitation Center for Internal Medicine, Rüdersdorf, Germany.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To examine the effectiveness of extensive social therapy intervention during inpatient multi-component cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on return to work and quality of life in patients with low probability of work resumption after an acute cardiac event. METHODS:Patients after acute cardiac event with negative subjective expectations about return to work or unemployment (n = 354) were included and randomized in clusters of 3-6 study participants. Clusters were randomized for social counseling and therapy led by a social worker, six sessions of 60 min each in 3 weeks, or control group (usual care: individual counseling meeting by request). The return to work (RTW) status and change in quality of life (QoL, short form 12: Physical and Mental Component Summary PCS and MCS) 12 months after discharge from inpatient CR were outcome measures. RESULTS: The regression model for RTW showed no impact of the intervention (OR 1.1, 95% CI 0.6-2.1, P = 0.79; n = 263). Predictors were unemployment prior to CR as well as higher anxiety values at discharge from CR. Likewise, QoL was not improved by social therapy (linear mixed model: ΔPCS 0.3, 95% CI - 1.9 to 2.5; P = 0.77; n = 177; ΔMCS 0.7, 95% CI - 1.9 to 3.3; P = 0.58; n = 215). CONCLUSIONS: In comparison to usual care, an intensive program of social support for patients during inpatient cardiac rehabilitation after an acute cardiac event had no additional impact on either the rate of resuming work or quality of life.
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OBJECTIVES: To examine the effectiveness of extensive social therapy intervention during inpatient multi-component cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on return to work and quality of life in patients with low probability of work resumption after an acute cardiac event. METHODS:Patients after acute cardiac event with negative subjective expectations about return to work or unemployment (n = 354) were included and randomized in clusters of 3-6 study participants. Clusters were randomized for social counseling and therapy led by a social worker, six sessions of 60 min each in 3 weeks, or control group (usual care: individual counseling meeting by request). The return to work (RTW) status and change in quality of life (QoL, short form 12: Physical and Mental Component Summary PCS and MCS) 12 months after discharge from inpatient CR were outcome measures. RESULTS: The regression model for RTW showed no impact of the intervention (OR 1.1, 95% CI 0.6-2.1, P = 0.79; n = 263). Predictors were unemployment prior to CR as well as higher anxiety values at discharge from CR. Likewise, QoL was not improved by social therapy (linear mixed model: ΔPCS 0.3, 95% CI - 1.9 to 2.5; P = 0.77; n = 177; ΔMCS 0.7, 95% CI - 1.9 to 3.3; P = 0.58; n = 215). CONCLUSIONS: In comparison to usual care, an intensive program of social support for patients during inpatient cardiac rehabilitation after an acute cardiac event had no additional impact on either the rate of resuming work or quality of life.
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Acute coronary syndrome; Cardiac rehabilitation; Quality of life; RCT; Return to work; Social work
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