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[Evaluation of a supervised physical exercise program in primary care]

A Guiu Viaplana1, M Rosell Murphy, X Martínez Artés

  • 1Centro de Atención Primaria Serraparera, Ayuntamiento de Cerdanyola del Vallès.

Atencion Primaria
|December 29, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Supervised physical exercise programs significantly improved health perception and vital signs in chronic illness patients. This intervention demonstrated positive effects on blood pressure and heart rate, alongside enhanced self-rated health.

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Area of Science:

  • Exercise physiology
  • Public health
  • Chronic disease management

Background:

  • Chronic illnesses pose significant health challenges.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
  • Supervised physical exercise is a recognized intervention for chronic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare self-perceived health with objective physical parameters.
  • To evaluate the impact of a supervised physical exercise program.
  • To assess changes in vital signs and health perception in chronic illness patients.

Main Methods:

  • Intervention study with test-retest evaluation.
  • Involved 87 patients (30-65 years) with chronic illnesses.
  • A seven-month program of supervised exercise and monthly walks.

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Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in self-perceived health (Nottingham Health Profile score increase of 9.51 points).
  • Reduced blood pressure (systolic 4.8 mmHg, diastolic 4.78 mmHg).
  • Improved heart rates (sub-maximum and at-rest) and flexibility; no significant BMI change.

Conclusions:

  • Supervised physical exercise positively impacts chronic illness management.
  • Patients reported notable improvements in health and vital constant control.
  • Significant enhancements in both objective measures and subjective health perception were observed.