The Heart Manual – Key Evidence

Key studies:

Due to the large number of studies involving the Heart Manual, the following highlights our core evidence:

Thomas R, Beatty A, Beckie T, Brewer L Brown T, Forman D, et al. Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Scientific Statement From the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, the American Heart Association, and the American College of Cardiology. Circulation. 2019;139:00–00. Available from: doi:10.1161/CIR.00000000000006639
Ranaldi H, Deighan C, Taylor L. Exploring patient reported outcomes of home based cardiac rehabilitation in relation to Scottish, UK and European guidelines: an audit using qualitative methods. BMJ Open. 2018;0:e024499. Available from: doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024499
Deighan C, Michalova L, Pagliari C, Elliott J, Taylor L, Ranaldi H. The Digital Heart Manual: pilot study of an innovative cardiac rehabilitation programme developed for and with users. Patient Education and Counselling. 2017. Available from: doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2017.03.014
Hanschke V, Manataki A, Alexandru C, Papapanagiotou P, Deighan C, Taylor L, Robertson D. Designing a Social Machine for the Heart Manual Service. In Proceedings of the 10th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies – Volume 5: HEALTHINF. Portugal: Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies,2017.
Lewin B, Robertson IH, Cay EL, Irving JB, Campbell M. Effects of self help post-myocardial-infarction rehabilitation on psychological adjustment and use of health services. Lancet. 1992;339(8800):1036-40
Dalal HM, Doherty P, Taylor RS. Cardiac rehabilitation. BMJ: British Medical Journal. 2015;351. Available from:doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.h5000.
Dalal HM, Zawada A, Jolly K, Moxham T, Taylor RS. Home based versus centre based cardiac rehabilitation: Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ: British Medical Journal. 2010;340. Available from: doi:10.1136/bmj.b5631.
Sandesara PB, Lambert CT, Gordon NF, Fletcher GF, Franklin BA, Wenger NK, et al. Cardiac rehabilitation and risk reduction: Time to “rebrand and reinvigorate”. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2015;65(4): 389-395. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2014.10.059.
Jolly K, Lip GYH, Taylor RS, Rafferty J, Mant J, Lane D. The Birmingham rehabilitation uptake maximisation study (BRUM): a randomised controlled trial comparing home-based with centre-based cardiac rehabilitation. Heart 2009;95(1):36-42. Available from: doi:10.1136/hrt.2007.127209.
Dalal HM, Evans PH, Campbell JL, Taylor RS, Watt A, Read KLQ et al. Home-based versus hospital-based rehabilitation after myocardial infarction: A randomized trial with preference arms – Cornwall Heart Attack Rehabilitation Management study (CHARMS). International Journal of Cardiology. 2007;119(2):202-211. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.11.018.
Taylor RS, Watt A, Dalal HM, Evans PH, Campbell JL, Read KL et al. Home-based cardiac rehabilitation versus hospital based rehabilitation: A cost effectiveness analysis. International Journal of Cardiology. 2006;119(2):196-201. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.07.218.
Heron N, Kee F, Donnelly M, Cardwell C, Tully M, Cupples M. Behaviour change techniques in home-based cardiac rehabilitation: a systematic review. British Journal of General Practice. 2016. Available from: doi: 10.3399/bjgp16X686617.
Clark RA, Conway A, Poulsen V, Keech W, Tirimacco R, Tideman P. Alternative models of cardiac rehabilitation: a systematic review. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. 2013;22(1):35-74. Available from: doi:10.1177/2047487313501093.
Clark M, Kelly T, Deighan C. A systematic review of the Heart Manual literature. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.2011;10(1): 3-13. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2010.03.003.
Lacey E, Musgrave A, Freeman RJ, Tod, AM, Scott, P. Psychological morbidity after myocardial infarction in an area of deprivation in the UK: Evaluation of a self-help package. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.2004;3(3):219 – 224. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2004.06.005.
Mc Clure T, Haykowsky MJ, Schopflocher D, Hsu Zy, Clark AM. Home-based secondary prevention programs for patients with coronary artery disease: a meta-analysis of effects on anxiety. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention. 2013;33(2):59-67. Available from: doi:10.1097/HCR.0b013e3182828f71
Soares D, Magalhaes S, Viamonte S. Home Based Programs and Application of New Technologies in Cardiac Rehabilitation. International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2013;1(7). Available from doi:10.4172/2329-9096.1000158.
Blair J, Corrigall H, Angus NJ, Thompson DR, Leslie S. Home versus hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation: A systematic review. Rural and Remote Health. 2011;11(2):1532. Available from: http://www.rrh.org.au/articles/subviewnew.asp?ArticleID=1532.

National Guidelines:

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Acute Coronary Syndromes. [NG185]. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; 2020. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng185/resources/acute-coronary-syndromes-pdf-66142023361477
Irish Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation. Cardiac Rehabilitation Guidelines. Dublin: Irish Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation; 2013.

Professional Competence Guidance: