From theory into practice: insights from a real-world implementation model for tailored exercise prescription in chronic diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although physical exercise is an evidence-based treatment for patients with chronic diseases, providing benefits in terms of morbidity, mortality and quality of life, its implementation in real-world healthcare systems is still limited. Even when physicians recommend physical activity, compliance and adherence to exercise programs remain very low. This study aims to implement a real-world model for tailored exercise prescription (TEP) in an outpatient clinic to evaluate feasibility, effectiveness, compliance and adherence.

Methods

A TEP was set for each participant, based on a complete clinical and functional evaluation including cardiopulmonary exercise testing and fitness test battery. Subsequent supervised training sessions (STS) were performed for at least 6 w

SUBMITTER: Duregon F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12752253 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature