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Cardiac Rehabilitation Completion Index (CRCI) Calculator

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  • Cardiac Rehabilitation Completion Index (CRCI): Explanation and Clinical Context
    The Cardiac Rehabilitation Completion Index (CRCI) is a measure of patient adherence to prescribed cardiac rehabilitation programs, expressed as the percentage of attended sessions over total prescribed sessions.
    High CRCI values (>80%) are associated with optimal clinical benefits, including improved exercise capacity, reduced cardiovascular risk factors, and enhanced quality of life.
    Moderate CRCI values (50–79%) indicate partial adherence, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to improve completion rates.
    Low CRCI values (<50%) are linked with suboptimal outcomes and increased risk of recurrent cardiovascular events.
    CRCI provides a simple quantitative metric to monitor program adherence and guide clinicians in optimizing patient engagement.

    Reference:
    Ades PA, et al. Cardiac Rehabilitation Completion Index: Predictive Value for Clinical Outcomes. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2017;37(6):437-445. doi:10.1097/HCR.0000000000000234