Home-based transitional cardiac telerehabilitation in older adults post coronary artery bypass grafting: A randomized controlled trial

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a 12-week home-based transitional cardiac telerehabilitation (Hb-T-CTR) program on health-related quality-of-life and therapeutic self-care in older adults' post-Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). The intervention group (n = 57) underwent Hb-T-CTR, incorporating preoperative counseling, postoperative education, a culturally adapted video, home visits, and telephone counseling, while the control group (n = 61) received standard care. Using the Coronary Revascularization Outcome Questionnaire and the Sidani Doran Therapeutic Self-Care Measure, data were collected at three time points. Results showed significant improvements in overall scores for both health-related quality of life (t