A National Survey of Patient Data Capture, Management, Reporting Practice in Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs

• DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2023.09.013
• Publication Date: 2023-10-25T12:06:17Z
• Authors: Robyn Gallagher; Susie Cartledge; Clara Zwack; Matthew Hollings; Ling Zhang; Sarah Gauci; Nicole Gordon; Robert Zecchin; Adrienne O’Neil; Rosy Tirimacco; Samara Phillips; Carolyn Astley; Tom Briffa; Karice Hyun; Georgia K. Chaseling; Dion Candelaria; Julie Redfern
• Keywords: Benchmarking; Odds; Best practice

Lack of service data for cardiac rehabilitation limits understanding program delivery, benchmarking and quality improvement. This study aimed to describe current practices, management, utilisation engagement with indicators in Australian programs.Cardiac programs (n=396) were identified from national directories networks. Program coordinators surveyed on capture, management systems adoption published indicators. Text responses coded classified. Logistic regression determined independent associates the use improvement.A total 319 (81%) completed survey. Annual patient enrolments/programs >200 (31.0%), 51-200 (46%) ≤50 (23%). Most (79%) used an electronic system, alongside paper (63%) and/or another system (19%), 21% completely paper. While 84% knew indicators, only 52% them. Supplementary care, reports managers (57%) funders (41%), improve (56%), support funding (43%) research (31%). Using improvement was more likely when enrolments where (Odds ratio [OR] 3.83, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] 1.76-8.34) less Victoria (OR 0.24 95%, CI 0.08-0.77), New South Wales 0.25 0.08-0.76) Western Australia 0.16 0.05-0.57).The collection its justification is diverse, limiting our capacity benchmark drive clinical practice. The findings strengthen case a low-burden approach capture care.