Development and application of a home-based exercise program for patients with cardiovascular disease: a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is recommended for patients with cardiovascular disease. However, the participation and completion rates for hospital-based CR are low, and home-based CR has been suggested as an alternative. This study aimed to develop a home-based CR program and assess the feasibility of the program over a 6-week period in patients with left ventricular dysfunction or a history of myocardial infarction.

Methods

This feasibility study consisted of two phases. The initial phase (Study 1) focused on developing the home-based exercise protocol. Systematic approaches to developing evidence-based home-based exercise intervention were implemented including systematic review, patient surveys, and expert consensus. Study 2 aimed to evaluate the feasibility of

SUBMITTER: Lee MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10880299 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature