Promoting Walking in Cardiopulmonary Disease With Mindful Steps: Pilot Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial of a Web-Based, Pedometer-Mediated Mind-Body Intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical inactivity is highly prevalent in heart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is associated with poor outcomes, including worsened quality of life, increased hospitalizations, readmissions, and mortality. Accessible interventions that improve physical activity are needed. Mind-body strategies are well-suited for promoting physical activity; they show promise for targeting key health behavior change processes.

Objective

The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a web-based pedometer-mediated mind-body intervention (Mindful Steps) for promoting walking among individuals with HF and COPD.

Methods

In this pilot randomized controlled trial, participants with chronic, stable HF and COPD were ran

SUBMITTER: Kraemer KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12605271 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature