Key result
A 3-month aerobic exercise program significantly improved quality of life domains including vitality (p=0.0001) and physical functioning (p=0.02) in patients with severe chronic heart failure.
Why the study?
Does a three-month aerobic exercise program improve quality of life in patients with severe chronic heart failure?
RCT (n=27)
randomized
Does a three-month aerobic exercise program improve quality of life in patients with severe chronic heart failure?
p-value: p=0.0001
A three-month aerobic exercise program significantly improves multiple domains of quality of life and physical performance in patients with severe chronic heart failure.
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Supports aerobic exercise in severe HF management; extends QoL benefits to patients with LVEF ~18%.
B. Sturm M. Quittan (1999) conducted an RCT in severe chronic heart failure (n=27). aerobic exercise program vs. usual activities of daily living was evaluated on perception of quality of life (MOS SF-36 domains) (p=0.0001). A 3-month aerobic exercise program significantly improved quality of life domains including vitality (p=0.0001) and physical functioning (p=0.02) in patients with severe chronic heart failure.
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