Presented by Megan Gross, MPH, CHES, ACSM-CEP; Michael Thompson, PhD; and Galina Kitchens, Psy.D.

Disclosures: Grant Support (Michael Thompson)

1.00 AACVPR CEUs

Description: This session will explore the common reasons for patient nonadherence. Presenters will discuss innovative tools and techniques to overcome these obstacles to improve patient engagement, adherence, and long-term cardiovascular outcomes. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the most common barriers to patient adherence in cardiac rehabilitation
2. Describe and evaluate innovative tools and techniques that enhance patient adherence and improve clinical outcomes in cardiac rehabilitation 
3. To analyze registry data to identify trends in patient adherence to cardiac rehabilitation and uncover key barriers impacting participation and program completion