Positive mindset and exercise capacity in school-aged children and adolescents with congenital heart disease

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) have variable degrees of peak oxygen consumption (VO2) that can be improved with supervised fitness training. The ability to exercise is affected by anatomy, hemodynamics, and motivation. Motivation is in part related to mindset, or personal attitudes and beliefs, and a more positive mindset around exercise has been associated with better outcomes. It is unknown whether variations in measured peak VO2 in patients with CHD are related to having a positive mindset.

Methods

Patient's ages 8–17 years with CHD were administered quality of life and physical activity questionnaires at the time of their routine cardiopulmonary exercise test. Those with severe hemodynamic burden were excluded. Patients were grouped based on

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10272603 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature