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Table 3 Clinical guidelines vs. other guidance types: comparison of publication scope and type of exercise recommendations

From: Exploration of the methodological quality and clinical usefulness of a cross-sectional sample of published guidance about exercise training and physical activity for the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease

Type of guidance document

Main publication focus/scope

Type of exercise recommendation

 

General disease management/diagnosis

Cardiac rehabilitation

Exercise/physical activity

Broad

Detailed

Clinical guideline (n = 30)

22 (73.3%)

6 (20%)

2 (6.7%)

21 (70%)

9 (30%)

Other guidance document e.g. scientific statement (n = 24)

6 (25%)

9 (37.5%)

9 (37.5%)

9 (37.5%)

15 (62.5%)