Affiliate Scientist, KITE Research Institute, Adjunct Professor, University of Toronto
Dr. Gabriela Ghisi is an Affiliate Scientist at the KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehab (Canada). Her research focuses on patient education in chronic disease management and global access to cardiac rehabilitation. In collaboration with cardiac rehab programs worldwide, she has led the successful development, implementation, and evaluation of an evidence-based patient education curriculum in 10 countries. She has published >140 papers, authored clinical practice guidelines, and developed cardiac rehabilitation-related scales. Gabriela is also a member of the executive committee of the International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (ICCPR).
Culturally tailored patient education can improve heart health
Dec 10, 2024 05:01 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
For individuals from diverse backgrounds, managing heart disease effectively often depends on more than access to medical care it requires culturally relevant education. Recent research reveals that adapting patient...
Cardiac rehab is a proven but underused therapy in women, but tailored resources aim to change that
May 15, 2024 07:26 am UTC| Health
For women with cardiovascular disease, cardiac rehabilitation programs save lives, but are still underused. New resources could help more women take control of their cardiac health. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain...