TY - JOUR T1 - Systematic review finds no difference between home-based and centre-based cardiac rehabilitation in terms of effect on mortality, morbidity and modifiable risk factors in patients with CHD JF - Evidence Based Medicine JO - Evid Based Med SP - 38 LP - 38 DO - 10.1136/ebm1031 VL - 15 IS - 2 AU - David R Thompson Y1 - 2010/04/01 UR - http://ebm.bmj.com/content/15/2/38.abstract N2 - Commentary on: Dalal HM, Zawada A, Jolly K, et al. Home based versus centre based cardiac rehabilitation: Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ 2010;340:b5631.OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text Despite the increasing recognition of cardiac rehabilitation as an integral component of comprehensive cardiac care and the compelling evidence of its effectiveness in adding years to life and life to years, most patients do not receive it. Service provision, though predominantly hospital based, varies markedly, and referral, enrolment and completion are suboptimal, especially among women and older people.1 Ways to improve access and uptake and to reduce inequity have been suggested, including offering home-based programmes.2 Although only a minority … ER -