Cardiac Rehabilitation Completion Index (CRCI) Calculator

Cardiac Rehabilitation Completion Index (CRCI): Explanation and Clinical Context The Cardiac Rehabilitation Completion Index (CRCI) is a measure of patient adherence to prescribed cardiac rehabilitation programs, expressed as the percentage of attended sessions over total prescribed sessions. High CRCI values (>80%) are associated with optimal clinical benefits, including improved exercise capacity, reduced cardiovascular risk factors, and enhanced quality of life. Moderate CRCI values (50–79%) indicate partial adherence, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to improve completion rates.

Low CRCI values (<50%) are linked with suboptimal outcomes and increased risk of recurrent cardiovascular events. CRCI provides a simple quantitative metric to monitor program adherence and guide clinicians in optimizing patient engagement.