P275 Guideline-Based Quality Indicators For Cardiac Rehabilitation Of Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease In Japan: Use Of A Modified Delphi Technique For Indicator Development

Background

Cardiac rehabilitation improves quality of life and mortality in patients with ischemic heart disease, but it is underutilised and quality in practice is unknown. Quality indicators are increasingly used to quantify healthcare quality. In Japan, however, such indicators for cardiac rehabilitation have not been developed yet.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to develop quality indicators considering clinical...