Incidence and influencing factors of kinesiophobia in patients with chronic heart failure: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Kinesiophobia denotes an excessive and irrational apprehension towards physical activity or exercise among patients, stemming from a perception of susceptibility to painful injury or re-injury. Cardiac rehabilitation stands pivotal in the secondary prevention spectrum for individuals with cardiovascular ailments, with exercise constituting a cornerstone of this regimen. However, the emergence of kinesiophobia poses a formidable challenge, diminishing patient adherence to cardiac rehabilitation protocols, particularly among those grappling with chronic heart failure. To bolster exercise-based rehabilitation initiatives in this cohort, a thorough comprehension of the multifaceted factors precipitating kinesiophobia is imperative. This review endeavors to delineate prevai

SUBMITTER: Xiang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11322567 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature