Clark, A.M., Mundy, C., Catto, S. and MacIntyre, P.D. (2011) Participation in Community-Based Exercise Maintenance Programs After Completion of Hospital-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Mixed-Method Study. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 31(1), pp. 42-46. (doi: 10.1097/HCR.0b013e3181f68aa6)
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To understand the characteristics associated with participation in community-based exercise maintenance programs in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) after completion of hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation in Scotland. METHODS: A mixed-methods approach was used (survey and focus groups) to explore determinants of participation in community-based exercise maintenance programs. RESULTS: Of 112 patients (67% male), 81 patients responded (73% response rate). Knowledge was high of the importance (19.2%) or high importance (75.6%) of physical activity to cardiac health. However, the focus groups identified that use of community-based exercise maintenance programs was affected by personal confidence, perceived meaningful support for people with CHD, and suitability of exercises to CHD patients. CONCLUSIONS: Decisions regarding the use of community-based exercise maintenance programs after hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation appear to be impacted by a range of factors linked to the views of exercise, confidence, and suitability of the program regimen to the individual with CHD.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | MacIntyre, Dr Paul |
| Authors: | Clark, A.M., Mundy, C., Catto, S., and MacIntyre, P.D. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention |
| ISSN: | 1932-7501 |
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