Key result
Depressive symptoms independently predicted lower physical activity levels in older adults with heart failure, who averaged 587 minutes of sedentary time and 0.31 minutes of vigorous activity per day.
Why the study?
Is depression associated with reduced physical activity in older adults with heart failure?
Population
96 older adults with heart failure, mean age 69.81 ± 8.79 years
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
7 days
Authors
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Depression was associated with lower activity in HF; leaves open whether treating mood improves objective levels.
Cross-Sectional (n=96)
Is depression associated with reduced physical activity in older adults with heart failure?
Depression is an independent predictor of reduced physical activity in older adults with heart failure, suggesting that addressing mood may be important for improving activity levels and health outcomes.
Alosco et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Heart failure (n=96). Depression was evaluated on Physical activity levels. Depressive symptoms independently predicted lower physical activity levels in older adults with heart failure, who averaged 587 minutes of sedentary time and 0.31 minutes of vigorous activity per day.
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