Key result
Home-based structured functional training improved 6-minute walk distance by 70.79 m vs 25.91 m with usual care (P<0.05) in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
Why the study?
Postdischarge enrollment in supervised cardiac rehabilitation exercise programs is hindered by travel barriers, leading to poor long-term adherence in heart failure patients.
Does home-based structured functional training improve functional capacity and quality of life in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction?
RCT (n=27)
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Does home-based structured functional training improve functional capacity and quality of life in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction?
Absolute Event Rate: 70.79% vs 25.91%
p-value: p=<0.05
A 6-week home-based structured functional training program significantly improves functional capacity and quality of life in patients with HFrEF post-discharge.
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Supports home-based functional training post-discharge in HFrEF; extends RCT evidence for exercise interventions on functional capacity.
Patil et al. (2021) conducted an RCT in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (n=27). home-based structured functional training vs. usual care was evaluated on Functional capacity using six-minute walk distance (6MWD) (p=<0.05). Home-based structured functional training improved 6-minute walk distance by 70.79 m vs 25.91 m with usual care (P<0.05) in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
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