Key result
Patients with coronary heart disease who reported a fear of falling were significantly less likely to meet minimum exercise guidelines compared to those without a fear of falling (25% vs 57%, p<0.05).
Population
50 patients admitted to the hospital for a coronary heart disease (CHD) related diagnosis
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Fear of falling may limit exercise adherence in CHD; hypothesis-generating for self-efficacy interventions pending prospective data.
Cross-Sectional (n=50)
No
Absolute Event Rate: 25% vs 57%
p-value: p=<0.05
In patients hospitalized for coronary heart disease, cardiac self-efficacy is positively correlated with age and physical function, while a fear of falling is associated with poorer adherence to exercise guidelines.
LaPier et al. (2009) conducted a cross-sectional in Coronary Heart Disease (n=50). Fear of falling vs. No fear of falling was evaluated on Meeting minimum exercise guidelines (p=<0.05). Patients with coronary heart disease who reported a fear of falling were significantly less likely to meet minimum exercise guidelines compared to those without a fear of falling (25% vs 57%, p<0.05).
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