A Mixed Methods Study of Cross-sectoral Rehabilitation Intervention for Patients with Intermittent Claudication Versus Usual Care for Patients in Non-operative Management. -The Cipic Rehab Study

Introduction: The study examines the effect of a cross-sectoral rehabilitation programme versus usual care for patients conservatively treated for intermittent claudication (IC). Peripheral Artery Disease is one of the most prevalent cardiovascular diseases (1). The most common symptom is IC, defined as a cramping leg pain that occurs during walking and is relieved by a short period of rest. Patients with IC have diminished walking capacity,...