A group-mediated, home-based physical activity intervention for patients with peripheral artery disease: effects on social and psychological function.

ABSTRACT:

Background

PAD is a disabling, chronic condition of the lower extremities that affects approximately 8 million people in the United States. The purpose of this study was to determine whether an innovative home-based walking exercise program for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) improves self-efficacy for walking, desire for physical competence, satisfaction for physical functioning, social functioning, and acceptance of PAD related pain and discomfort.

Methods

The design was a 6-month randomized controlled clinical trial of 194 patients with PAD. Participants were randomized to 1 of 2 parallel groups: a home-based group-mediated cognitive behavioral walking intervention or an attention control condition.

Results

Of the 194 participants randomized, 178 comp

SUBMITTER: Rejeski WJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3910685 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature