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Using Continuous Data Tracking Technology to Study Exercise Adherence in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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YMCA commit to quit: randomized trial outcomes.

Jessica A Whiteley1, David M Williams, Shira Dunsiger

  • 1Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Massachusetts 02125, USA. Jessica.Whiteley@umb.edu

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Vigorous exercise combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) did not improve smoking cessation rates in women compared to CBT alone. However, increased exercise participation was linked to higher quit rates, suggesting compliance issues may have impacted results.

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Using Continuous Data Tracking Technology to Study Exercise Adherence in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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Published on: November 8, 2013

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Vigorous-intensity exercise is known to support smoking cessation, particularly in women.
  • Previous research indicated that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plus vigorous aerobic exercise improved cessation rates compared to CBT with equal contact time.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a CBT plus exercise program adapted and implemented within YMCAs for smoking cessation in women.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial (RCT) compared CBT plus exercise (Exercise group) to CBT plus contact control (Control group).
  • Participants were apparently healthy female smokers recruited from four YMCAs.
  • YMCA staff delivered a manualized CBT intervention and a standardized exercise program.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in 7-day point prevalence or continuous abstinence rates were observed between the Exercise and Control groups at any follow-up point.
  • Within the exercise group, higher adherence to aerobic and resistance training was associated with increased odds of quitting.
  • Analyses were conducted between August 19, 2010, and December 16, 2011.

Conclusions:

  • The study found no overall difference in smoking cessation outcomes between the groups.
  • The positive association between exercise dose and quitting suggests that poor compliance with the exercise program may have limited the observed between-group differences.