Key result
A 12-week supervised combined physical training program improved functional capacity and ejection fraction compared to unsupervised regular exercise in heart failure patients (p<0.05).
Why the study?
The study was conducted to compare the effects of supervised combined physical training versus unsupervised physician-prescribed regular exercise on functional capacity and quality of life in heart failure patients.
Does a supervised combined physical training program improve functional capacity and quality of life in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction compared to unsupervised exercise?
Population
28 consecutive heart failure with reduced ejection fraction patients
Comparison
Supervised combined physical training vs unsupervised physician-prescribed regular exercise
Design
Randomized trial
Follow-up
12 weeks
Authors
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Supervised training improves functional capacity and QoL in HFrEF; extends evidence favoring structured programs over unsupervised exercise.
RCT (n=28)
randomly divided
Does a supervised combined physical training program improve functional capacity and quality of life in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction compared to unsupervised exercise?
p-value: p=<0.05
A 12-week supervised combined physical training program significantly improves functional capacity, quality of life, and left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with HFrEF compared to unsupervised exercise.
Fabri et al. (2019) conducted an RCT in Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (n=28). Supervised combined physical training vs. Unsupervised physician-prescribed regular exercise was evaluated on Functional capacity and quality of life (p=<0.05). A 12-week supervised combined physical training program improved functional capacity and ejection fraction compared to unsupervised regular exercise in heart failure patients (p<0.05).
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