Physical activity patterns of patients with cardiopulmonary illnesses.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aims of this paper were (1) to describe objectively confirmed physical activity patterns across 3 chronic cardiopulmonary conditions, and (2) to examine the relationship between selected physical activity dimensions with disease severity, self-reported physical and emotional functioning, and exercise performance.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Participants' home environment.

Participants

Patients with cardiopulmonary illnesses: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (n=63), heart failure (n=60), and patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (n=60).

Interventions

Not applicable.

Main outcome measures

Seven ambulatory physical activity dimensions (total steps, percent time active, percent time ambulating at low

SUBMITTER: Nguyen HQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3508328 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature