Cardiac rehabilitation in adults with congenital heart disease: care situation, barriers, and patient-reported outcomes.

A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology examined cardiac rehabilitation (CR) access, barriers, and patient-reported outcomes specifically among adults living with congenital heart disease (CHD). The research highlights gaps in CR utilization for this population and identifies obstacles that prevent participation. Findings have implications for physical therapists involved in cardiac rehab programming for CHD patients, a group with distinct clinical needs compared to those with acquired heart conditions.

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