The cardiac rehabilitation needs and preferences of women living in rural communities: a qualitative study of co-designing a women-focused cardiac rehabilitation program

Women expressed openness to using a web-based program to access and facilitate early CR participation. Tailored educational and exercise components, delivered through a financially viable model and supported by CR nurses, were identified as essential to meet the needs and preferences of women in rural areas. These findings provide critical insights for developing inclusive and sustainable CR programs that address the unique needs of women in rural settings.