The Later Status and Impact Factors of Physical Activity among Patients after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in China

Objectives: In this study, we investigated the physical activity status and impact factors in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention in China. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to October 2019. A total of 260 participants were recruited in the cardiovascular department who had successfully undergone percutaneous coronary intervention after one year for physical re-examination at 2 hospitals in Henan Province. They were investigated using 5 questionnaires – the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Long Form, the Exercise Self-efficacy Questionnaire, the Multi-dimensional Fatigue Scale, the Social Support Rating Scale, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale. Results: After percutaneous coronary intervention, most patients were at low and moderate intensity physical activity and 60.8% of patients did not meet the recommended amount of guidelines. Through the analysis of the influencing factors of physical activity in patients with coronary heart disease stent implantation, the status of physical activity was affected by the NYHA classification, LVEF, exercise self-efficacy, fatigue, and social support. Conclusions: The level of physical activity of patients after percutaneous coronary intervention needs to be improved further. In clinical practice, nursing practitioners should strengthen the health education of patients' exercise rehabilitation to improve the level of physical activity and reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular events.