- Implementation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in Saudi Arabia (N=52).
| Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Availability of CPET | |
| Yes | 15 (28.8) |
| No | 37 (71.1) |
| Apply CPET in hospital or medical Center (n=15) | |
| Regularly | 11 (73.3) |
| Not regular | 4 (26.7) |
| Department applying the CPET testing (n=11) | |
| Adult cardiology | 6 (54.5) |
| Exercise physiology | 2 (18.2) |
| Physical therapy | 1 (9.1) |
| Research center | 1 (9.1) |
| Respiratory therapy | 1 (9.1) |
| Healthcare provider supervises the exercise testing(n=11) | |
| Cardiologist | 6 (54.5) |
| Exercise physiologist | 4 (36.4) |
| Pulmonologist | 1 (9.1) |
| Number of technicians being involved in CPET in the unit (n=11) | |
| One technician | 3 (27.3) |
| 2 technicians | 4 (36.4) |
| 3 or more technicians | 4 (36.4) |
| Frequency of test per week for assessment | 3 (1-10) |
Values are presented as numbers and precentages (%) or median and interquartile range (IQR). CPET: cardiopulmonary exercise testing