Why the study?
Does a group-mediated cognitive-behavioral (GMCB) intervention improve long-term adherence and physical function in older adults at risk for or with cardiovascular disease compared to standard exercise training?
Population
147 older men and women who were either at risk for or had cardiovascular disease
Comparison
Group-mediated cognitive-behavioral intervention vs Standard exercise training
Design
RCT, Randomized to the 2 treatments
Follow-up
12 months
Authors
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Supports GMCB adoption in cardiac rehab for older adults; extends behavioral intervention evidence beyond standard exercise.
Does a group-mediated cognitive-behavioral (GMCB) intervention improve long-term adherence and physical function in older adults at risk for or with cardiovascular disease compared to standard exercise training?
A group-mediated cognitive-behavioral intervention is more effective than standard exercise therapy for improving long-term physical activity adherence and fitness in older adults with or at risk for cardiovascular disease.
Rejeski et al. (2003) studied this question.
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