This electronic resource is a summary only of several Queensland Health documents. A complete copy of the documents reviewed in this resource, with full references and acknowledgments, is available by clicking here. If you wish to contact Queensland Health staff regarding these documents then this section will also provide you with their contact details.

All of these documents have been developed using an evidence-based methodology. Click here to review the evidence-based methodology used in the development of these documents.

In addition to this, there are a number of lifestyle factors that influence the development and management of both diabetes and coronary heart disease. To access further information on these topics go to the resources section.

Health Outcomes Plan
Cardiovascular disease is specified as one of the National Health Priority Areas. As a result the Health Outcomes Unit within Queensland Health has developed the Health Outcomes Plan for Cardiovascular Health: Coronary Heart Disease. The purpose of the Health Outcomes Plan for Cardiovascular Health: Coronary Heart Disease is to identify for Queensland the outcomes which represent maximum health gain and to identify and recommend evidence based strategies to achieve these outcomes. This Health Outcomes Plan is based on the National Health Outcomes Framework and provides an overview of the range of strategies which empirical evidence and expert opinion suggest will result in improved cardiovascular health for Queenslanders.

The plan identifies key action areas and strategies for the primary prevention, clinical management and secondary prevention/rehabilitation of Coronary Heart Disease, along with indicators of primary outcomes and risk factors. These strategies are proposed as State priorities for the prevention and management of Coronary Heart Disease.

Cardiac Rehabilitation
Click on the title above to review the Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation - Best Practice Guidelines for Health Professionals. For a complete copy of this document including all references and acknowledgments or to contact the Health Advisory Unit please refer to the text at the top of this page.