The effects of early rehabilitation on functional exercise tolerance in decompensated heart failure patients: Results of a multicenter randomized controlled trial (ERIC-HF study).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To analyze (1) the effect of an aerobic training program on functional exercise tolerance in decompensated heart failure (DHF) patients; (2) to assess the effects of an aerobic training program on functional independence; and (3) dyspnea during activities of daily living.

Design

A randomized controlled clinical trial with follow-up at discharge.

Settings

Eight hospitals. Recruitment took place between 9/ 2017 and 3/2019.

Group assignments

Patients with DHF who were admitted to the hospital, were randomly assigned to usual rehabilitation care guideline recommended (control group) or aerobic training program (exercise group).

Main outcome

Functional exercise tolerance was measured with a 6-min walking test at discharge.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Delgado B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9082976 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature