Heart Failure Exercise And Training Camp: Effects of a multicomponent exercise training intervention in patients with heart failure

Background This study tested the effects of a multicomponent exercise training intervention called “Heart Failure Exercise And Training Camp” (HEART CAMP). The intervention was theoretically derived from Bandura's social cognitive theory. Methods An experimental repeated-measures design was use...

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Published in:Heart & lung 2010-11, Vol.39 (6), p.S1-S13
Main Authors: Pozehl, Bunny, PhD, ACNP-BC, ANP-BC, Duncan, Kathleen, PhD, RN, Hertzog, Melody, PhD, Norman, Joseph F., PT, PhD, CCS, FAACVPR
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Cardiovascular
Critical Care
Disability Evaluation
Exercise - psychology
Exercise Movement Techniques
Exercise Therapy - methods
Exercise Therapy - psychology
Female
Heart Failure - diagnosis
Heart Failure - psychology
Heart Failure - rehabilitation
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Program Evaluation - methods
Program Evaluation - standards
Psychology, Applied
Pulmonary/Respiratory
Quality of Life - psychology
Rehabilitation Centers - organization & administration
Self Efficacy
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Background This study tested the effects of a multicomponent exercise training intervention called “Heart Failure Exercise And Training Camp” (HEART CAMP). The intervention was theoretically derived from Bandura's social cognitive theory. Methods An experimental repeated-measures design was used. Participants were randomized to the HEART CAMP intervention group (n = 22) or the attention control group (n = 20). Participants were compared on self-efficacy for exercise, symptoms, physical function, and quality of life over 12 weeks. Results The intervention group had a 31% increase in cardiac exercise self-efficacy and significantly fewer symptoms compared with the attention control group. Quality of life increased significantly in both groups. Conclusion A theory-based intervention improved self-efficacy for exercise and symptoms in patients with heart failure.
ISSN:0147-9563
1527-3288
DOI:10.1016/j.hrtlng.2010.04.008