Return to work rate of individuals after cardiac rehabilitation and the demographic and impairment factors that influence return to work in the Western Cape, South Africa

Cardio vascular disease commonly affects individuals within the working age group, often resulting in unemployment, particularly in low- to middle-income countries. The purpose of the study was to determine the Return to Work rate of individuals with Cardiovascular Disease after Cardiac Rehabilitation and the impact of impairment and socio-demographics on the individual’s ability to RTW.