Key result
Physical exercise, engaged in by 58% of the 361 patients, was directly associated with all PECVEC quality of life scales, especially for women and patients over 65.
Why the study?
Does physical exercise improve quality of life in hypertensive patients?
Population
361 hypertensive patients registered in a primary care center in Tenerife, Spain
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support exercise for QoL in hypertension; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective confirmation.
Cross-Sectional (n=361)
No
Does physical exercise improve quality of life in hypertensive patients?
Physical exercise is associated with improved quality of life in hypertensive patients, particularly in women and those over 65.
Fernández et al. (2006) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=361). Physical exercise was evaluated on Quality of life measured using the PECVEC questionnaire. Physical exercise, engaged in by 58% of the 361 patients, was directly associated with all PECVEC quality of life scales, especially for women and patients over 65.
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