Global Landscape of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: Results and Insights from the ISPRM Global Survey

Monday, May 18, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT

Location: 212

Ideal Audience:Administrators, Physicians, Residents/Fellows, Medical Students

Course Director(s)

Matthew N. Bartels,MD,MPH, MD, MPH (he/him/his)

Professor in Rehabilitation Medicine
Chair of Rehabilitation Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore, USA

Moderator(s)

Marta Supervia, MD PhD (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón

Faculty(s)

Azusena Rodriguez Garcia, MD (she/her/hers)

Resident Physician
Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid

Brief Session Description : This session will present the findings of the ISPRM Global Survey on Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation which evaluated the current state of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation globally, comparing the international trends seen throughout the world, highlighting the availability of all phases of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation as well as Physiatric involvement on a nation to nation basis. The session will also offer participants the ability to network and find methods to enhance participation in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation for both patients and providers across our member communities. The session will include a roundtable discussion for exploration of future opportunities and collaborations, increasing phusiatric participation in Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation worldwide.

Session Objectives:

1. Present the key findings from the Global Survey on Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation conducted within the ISPRM community.

2. Compare international trends, regional disparities, and emerging models of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

3. Highlight opportunities for collaboration and advocacy within ISPRM and across regional societies.

4. Engage attendees to share experiences, identify research priorities, and expand participation in the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary rehabilitation SIG's future initiatives.
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