Preferred models of cardiac rehabilitation in rural South Australia from a health consumer’s perspective

Results A previous heart condition was reported by 57.5% of participants and 7.5% had previously been referred to CR. More than half (52%) considered their condition ‘not serious at all’ or ‘slightly serious’ despite reporting a significant cardiac history. Transport, convenience, and flexible programs were raised as major considerations for planning future services. Most participants (69%) listed their local hospital as a preferred program location, with 55% stating they would not use an internet‐based program. Overall a group program was preferred to an individual program (46% vs. 36%), with a higher proportion of men preferring an individual program.