Exploring barriers to cardiac rehabilitation for South Asian patients
Barriers and Enablers to Cardiac Rehabilitation Uptake, Adherence and Completion Experienced by Service Users With South Asian Heritage
University of Leicester · NCT06239558
This study looks at the challenges South Asian patients face when trying to join cardiac rehabilitation after a heart event to find ways to make the program more accessible and effective for them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Leicester (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Leicester, Leicestershire) |
| Trial ID | NCT06239558 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This qualitative study aims to understand the barriers and enablers faced by South Asian service users in the UK who have experienced an acute cardiac event and have been referred for cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Through semi-structured interviews and focus groups, the study will gather insights on cultural and psychosocial factors affecting the uptake, adherence, and completion of CR. The findings will help develop culturally relevant adaptations to CR services to improve engagement and outcomes for this ethnic population. Additionally, healthcare professionals' perceptions of these barriers will also be explored.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include South Asian adults aged 18 and older who have been referred to cardiac rehabilitation after an acute cardiac event.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as South Asian or those under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved cardiac rehabilitation services tailored for South Asian patients, enhancing their recovery and health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically targeting South Asian populations in cardiac rehabilitation, studies focusing on culturally tailored interventions have shown promise in improving health outcomes in diverse populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Service Users * Adult aged ≥18 years * Has capacity to give consent * Been referred to UHL NHS Trust cardiac rehabilitation service * Has experienced an acute cardiac event which is eligible for CR provided by UHL CR service * Identifies their ethnicity as South Asian i.e. ancestral origins in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka (Indian sub-continent). * Workshop only: be able to communicate in spoken English CR Healthcare Professionals * Adult aged ≥18 years * Has capacity to give consent * HCP involved in delivering direct patient care, who works within UHL NHS Trust CR service Key Stakeholders * Adult aged ≥18 years * Has capacity to give consent * Individuals who have a direct involvement with South Asian communities, tackling health inequalities, NHS commissioning or service development, or CR policy/guideline development Exclusion Criteria: Service Users * Child aged \<18 years * Unable to give consent * Have not been referred to UHL NHS Trust CR services * Been referred to CR due to heart failure and will conduct CR within a community-provided breathlessness pathway * Does not self-identify as South Asian * Workshop only: unable to speak or understand spoken English CR Healthcare Professionals * Child aged \<18 years * Unable to give consent * Not a CR team member involved in delivering direct patient care, who works within UHL NHS Trust CR service Key Stakeholders * Child aged \<18 years * Unable to give consent * Not an individual who have a direct influence on South Asian communities, tackling health inequalities, NHS commissioning or service development, or CR policy/guideline development * Unable to attend workshop in person
Where this trial is running
Leicester, Leicestershire
- Glenfield General Hospital — Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sally J Singh, PhD — University of Leicester
- Study coordinator: Joanne S McAllister
- Email: jsm53@leicester.ac.uk
- Phone: 0116 258 3370
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Cardiac Rehabilitation, South Asian Service Users