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Ann M Swartz1, Christa Wamsley2, Erin Crownover3
1Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, United States of America.
International Journal of Cardiology
|July 5, 2022
Summary
A tailored intervention increased daily steps for individuals with heart failure (HF). However, the study did not find significant changes in sedentary behavior, suggesting further strategies are needed to reduce inactivity in this population.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Higher physical activity (PA) and lower sedentary behavior (SB) are linked to reduced heart failure (HF) risk.
- Individuals with HF often have insufficient PA and high SB.
- This study assessed a tailored intervention to increase PA and decrease SB in HF patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine changes in daily steps and SB in individuals with HF stage C and D.
- To evaluate the feasibility of a 'move more and sit less' intervention.
Main Methods:
- A single-group, pre-post feasibility study design.
- 11-week intervention with a 1-week baseline assessment.
- GEE Poisson model to analyze changes in PA and SB.
Main Results:
- Average daily steps increased significantly from 4778 at baseline to 5518 post-intervention.
- No significant change was observed in time spent sedentary.
- The intervention included behavioral change techniques like immediate step feedback.
Conclusions:
- Tailored 'move more and sit less' interventions can improve walking behavior in HF patients.
- Further strategies are needed to effectively reduce sedentary behavior in this population.
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