Key result
Perceiving heart failure as a challenge or a threat, alongside patient, support system, and environmental factors, crucially influences physical activity adherence in patients with heart failure.
Why the study?
Physical activity is fundamental to cardiac rehabilitation but is poorly adhered to by patients with HF.
Perceiving heart failure as a challenge rather than a threat is crucial for physical activity adherence, suggesting a role for problem-solving behavioral training.
Patient perceptions of HF as threat versus challenge shape activity adherence; leaves open targeted behavioral interventions for trials.
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Ahrari et al. (2023) studied Heart failure (n=25). Physical activity adherence was evaluated on Experiences and factors influencing adherence to physical activity. Perceiving heart failure as a challenge or a threat, alongside patient, support system, and environmental factors, crucially influences physical activity adherence in patients with heart failure.
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