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Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention

Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention is the official journal of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the Canadian Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. It publishes six issues per year and covers cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention. The journal lists an Impact Factor of 3.1, a 5-Year Impact Factor of 3.2, and a CiteScore of 5.4.

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Impact Factor 3.1
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1932-7501
eISSN 1932-751X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Hybrid open access is available with an APC charged upon acceptance and payable within 30 days; eligible authors under participating read-and-publish agreements may receive a $0.00 APC.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Investigations

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as a separate file. Cover letter must state that all authors have read and approved submission, the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, it was proofed and edited by a native-English speaker and/or editing service, and all authors meet the 4 ICMJE authorship criteria.
Abstract Both a structured abstract and a condensed abstract are required. The structured abstract must be 250 words or fewer and the condensed abstract must be 50 words or fewer. The structured abstract must be structured and the condensed abstract must be unstructured without subheadings. The structured abstract must use the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript The text-only portion must be fewer than 3,000 words. Manuscript must follow this order: title page; structured abstract and condensed abstract; Key Perspective; introduction ending with a clear statement of purpose; methods including patients, participants, or subjects; results; discussion; references; figure legends; tables; figures; and Supplemental Digital Content if applicable. Manuscript must include a Key Perspective summary, 3 to 5 keywords on the title page, and disclosure of any AI tool use in the Materials and Methods or similar section including how the tool was used and which tool was used.
References References must be fewer than 60. References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be cited in order of appearance using superscripts, list all authors when there are 6 or fewer, and list the first 3 authors followed by et al when there are 7 or more.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript file or submitted separately. Figure legends must be placed after the references in the manuscript text file, and each table must include a title, column heads, and explanatory footnotes including abbreviations.
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Scientific Reviews

Cover Letter Cover letter must be submitted as a separate file. Cover letter must state that all authors approved the submission, the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, that it was proofed and edited by a native-English speaker or editing service, and that all authors meet the four ICMJE authorship criteria.
Abstract Submission must include both a structured abstract and a condensed abstract. Structured abstract must be 250 words or fewer and condensed abstract must be 50 words or fewer. Structured abstract is required for the main abstract, and the condensed abstract must be unstructured without subheadings. Structured abstract must use the headings Purpose or Objective, Review Methods, and Summary.
Manuscript Text-only portion must be fewer than 4,000 words. Manuscript must follow the outline title page; structured abstract and condensed abstract; Key Perspective; introduction; review of relevant literature; discussion; summary; references; figure legends; tables; and figures. Submission must include a Key Perspective summary, the title must contain the word "Review," and AI tool use in manuscript writing, image or graphical production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References Scientific Reviews must include fewer than 80 references. References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be cited in order of appearance using superscripts, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first three followed by et al for seven or more authors, and table-formatted references must appear as "Brubaker et al (2012)-14" using the superscript reference number from the reference list.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript text file, while tables may be included in the manuscript file or submitted separately. Figure legends must be placed after the references in the manuscript text file and not included in the figure files.
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Research Letters

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as a separate file. Cover letter must state that all authors have read and approved the submission, that the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, that the manuscript was proofed and edited by a native-English speaker and/or an editing service, and that all authors meet the 4 ICMJE authorship criteria.
Abstract Abstract is not required.
Manuscript Text-only portion must be 1,000 words or fewer, with 800 words or fewer preferred. Manuscript must follow the outline of title page, introduction with clear research aims, methods, results, discussion with conclusion, references, figure or table, and Supplemental Digital Content if applicable. Key Perspectives are not required, and any use of AI tools in manuscript writing, image or graphical production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section including the tool used and how it was used.
References Research Letters must include no more than 10 references, with 6 or fewer preferred. References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be listed in the order cited using superscript citations, list all authors when there are 6 or fewer, and list the first 3 authors followed by et al when there are 7 or more.
Figures & Tables Research Letters may include only 1 table or figure. Figures must be uploaded as a separate file and not embedded in the manuscript text file, while tables may be submitted either as part of the manuscript file or as a separate file. Any figure must be one panel and any table must be limited in rows and columns, and the single figure or table must fit within one print column and no more than one-half page of that column.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must be submitted as a separate file. Cover letter must state that all authors approved the submission and that the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere, attest to native-English editing or editing-service review, and attest that all authors meet the four ICMJE authorship criteria.
Abstract Both a structured abstract and a condensed abstract are required. The structured abstract must be 250 words or fewer and the condensed abstract must be 50 words or fewer. The main abstract must be structured, while the condensed abstract must be unstructured. The structured abstract must use subheadings appropriate for the submission type.
Manuscript The text-only portion must be limited to 2,000 words. Case Reports must follow this outline: title page; structured abstract and condensed abstract; Key Perspective; details of the clinical case; discussion; application to practice; summary; references; figure legends; tables; and figures. A Key Perspective summary is required, and use of AI tools in manuscript writing, image or graphical production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section with the tool and its use described.
References Case Reports must include 20 references. References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be numbered in the order cited using superscripts, list all authors when there are 6 or fewer, and list the first 3 authors followed by et al when there are 7 or more.
Figures & Tables No more than a total of two tables and/or figures may be included. Figures must be uploaded as separate files and not embedded in the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript file or submitted separately. Figure legends must appear after the references in the manuscript file, and each table must include a title, column headings, and explanatory footnotes for abbreviations.
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Rapid Review Manuscripts

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for Rapid Review Manuscripts. Cover letter must request rapid review, explain why the paper should be considered high impact, state that all authors have read and approved the submission and that the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, attest that it was proofed and edited by a native-English speaker or editing service, and attest that all authors meet the 4 ICMJE authorship criteria.
Abstract Rapid Review Manuscripts must include both a structured abstract and a condensed abstract. The structured abstract must be 250 words or fewer and the condensed abstract must be 50 words or fewer. The main abstract must be structured and the condensed abstract must be unstructured without subheadings. The structured abstract must use the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript The manuscript does not need to be formatted to journal style at the rapid review submission stage. Submission must include a Key Perspective summary, and any use of AI tools in manuscript writing, image or graphical production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section with the tool and its use described.
References References must be formatted in AMA style. References must be listed in the order cited using superscript citations, with all authors listed for 6 or fewer authors and the first 3 authors followed by et al for 7 or more authors.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as a separate file and not embedded in the manuscript text file, while tables may be included in the manuscript file or submitted separately. Figure legends must be provided after the references in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure files.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required as a separate file. The cover letter must state that all authors approved the submission, the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere except as an abstract, it was proofed and edited by a native-English speaker or editing service, and all authors meet the four ICMJE authorship criteria.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor must be 250 words or fewer. A Key Perspective summary must be submitted as part of the submission file, and AI tool use in manuscript writing, image or graphical production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References References must be formatted according to AMA style. References must be numbered in the order cited using superscripts, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first three followed by et al for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted as a separate file and not embedded in the manuscript text file, while tables may be submitted as part of the manuscript file or as a separate file. Figure legends must appear after the references in the manuscript file, and each table must include a title, column heads, and explanatory footnotes for abbreviations.
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Recent Publications

The Importance of a “Second Chance”: HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS WHO DECLINE OUTPATIENT CARDIAC REHABILITATION MAY ATTEND IF REREFERRED AFTER DISCHARGE

Anna Cichon, Patrick Schilling, Sheehan Choudhury, Carol Haywood, Tara Lagu, Quinn R. Pack

10.1097/hcr.0000000000001049
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Noninferiority of Randomly Assigned Telehealth and Center-Based Regional Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs When Delivered With High Fidelity

Blake E. G. Collins, Brett A. Gordon, Daniel W. T. Wundersitz, Jayden R. Hunter, Lisa C. Hanson, Michael Kingsley

10.1097/hcr.0000000000001035
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Impact of Early Cardiac Rehabilitation Post-Cardiac Arrest on Functional Capacity, Psychological Health, and Quality of Life

Jan Riess, Elisa Alba Schmidt, Stephen J. Foulkes, Jan Vontobel, David Niederseer, Mark J. Haykowsky

10.1097/hcr.0000000000001042
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Comparison of Acute Hemodynamic Response to One-Set of Resistance Exercise With Low-Load to Concentric Failure and High-Load Resistance Exercise in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A RANDOMIZED CROSSOVER TRIAL

Adel Ghorbani, Payam Saidie, Tolou Hasandokht, Seyed Mohammad Taghi Razavi Tousi, Arsalan Salari, Susan Marzolini

10.1097/hcr.0000000000001034
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What Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Professionals Should Know About Fall and Fracture Prevention: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Lora M. Giangregorio

10.1097/hcr.0000000000001044
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Rapid Review manuscripts receive a decision or notice of transfer to normal review within ~6 business days. Open access APCs are paid within 30 days after acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required as a separate file. It must state that all authors approved the submission, the manuscript is not published or under consideration elsewhere, the manuscript was proofed and edited by a native-English speaker and/or editing service, and all authors meet the 4 ICMJE authorship criteria. Rapid Review submissions should also request rapid review and explain why the paper is high impact.

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What are the publication costs?

Hybrid open access is optional. An APC is charged on acceptance and must be paid within 30 days. Eligible authors under participating read-and-publish agreements may qualify for a $0.00 APC.

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Research Topics

Cardiac Health and Mental Health Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Delphi Technique in Research Physical Activity and Health Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Heart Failure Treatment and Management Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Peripheral Artery Disease Management Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Frailty in Older Adults Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments Nutrition and Health in Aging Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Exercise and Physiological Responses Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Music Therapy and Health Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics