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Hansen K, Curran T, Reynolds L, Shafer K, Gauvreau K, Gauthier N. Combined Exercise and Mindset Training During a Pediatric Cardiac Fitness and Rehabilitation Program Benefits Youth with a Range of Congenital Heart Disease. Pediatr Cardiol 2024:10.1007/s00246-024-03560-3. [PMID: 38981972 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-024-03560-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Pediatric cardiac fitness and rehabilitation programs vary widely in structure and content. The Cardiac Fitness Program (CFP) is built on traditional training pillars of aerobic, strength, and flexibility, and adds a fourth, training a positive mindset. This study assesses whether the systematic and comprehensive framework of the CFP results in broad benefits for a range of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). Data from participants between 01/2017 and 12/2022 were analyzed. Pre- and post-CFP cardiopulmonary exercise test parameters, strength and flexibility metrics, and mindset survey results were compared overall, and by sex, age, diagnosis, and hemodynamic level. Of 62 participants (median age 15.5 years, range 8 to 23, 50% female), 3% had simple, 37% complex, 24% single ventricle CHD, and 35% arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, or transplant. Significant improvements were noted in aerobic fitness (mean 9 ± 15% increase in % predicted peak oxygen consumption, p < 0.001). Strength metrics significantly improved (each p < 0.001), as did flexibility (p < 0.001). Patient-reported positive mindset scores did not improve significantly (mean increase 1.8 ± 5.1, p = 0.10, n = 25), whereas parents reported significant improvements (5.9 ± 10.4, p = 0.02, n = 20). Improvements were not significantly different by sex, age, diagnosis, or hemodynamic level. Comprehensive training across four pillars of fitness yields significant improvements in aerobic fitness, strength, flexibility, and parent-reported mindset scores for pediatric CHD patients, regardless of patient characteristics, diagnosis type, or severity of hemodynamic limitation. Further study is warranted into optimal standardization of training and whether a comprehensive approach amplifies individual pillars to create more than the sum of its parts.
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- Katherine Hansen
- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX, 75235, USA.
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- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Buckley BJR, Kerstens TP, France-Ratcliffe M, Lip GY, Thijssen DHJ. Cardiac rehabilitation and adverse events among adult patients with simple congenital heart disease and heart failure. Am J Prev Cardiol 2024; 18:100677. [PMID: 38764779 PMCID: PMC11101941 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpc.2024.100677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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Aims Improved care has resulted in prolonged survival of patients with congenital heart disease (ConHD), increasing age-related cardiovascular comorbidities. Although cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) represents evidence-based care for heart failure (HF), the clinical impact of CR in patients with ConHD who developed HF during adulthood is unclear. We investigated 12-month mortality and morbidity in patients with simple ConHD diagnosed with HF with CR versus without CR. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted for the time period February 2004 - February 2024. Utilizing TriNetX, a global federated health research network, a real-world dataset of simple ConHD patients was acquired to compare patients with vs. without (controls) prescription for exercise-based CR. Patients were propensity-score matched for age, sex, ethnicity, comorbidities, procedures, and medication. The primary outcome was a composite of all-cause mortality, ischemic stroke, and acute coronary syndrome (major adverse cardiovascular events; MACE) within 12 months. Results Following propensity score matching, the total cohort consisted of 6,866 simple ConHD patients with HF. CR was associated with significantly lower odds for MACE (odds ratio (OR) 0.61 [95 % confidence interval (CI): 0.54-0.69]) and its individual components all-cause mortality (OR 0.40 [95 % CI 0.33-0.47]) and ischemic stroke (OR 0.75 [95 % CI 0.64-0.88]), but not acute coronary syndrome (OR 1.24 [95 % CI 0.91-1.69]). Conclusion CR was associated with significantly lower 12-month MACE in patients with simple ConHD with concomitant HF compared to usual care.
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- Benjamin JR Buckley
- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Cardiovascular Health Sciences, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 5UX, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical BioSciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Cardiovascular Health Sciences, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 5UX, United Kingdom
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Danish Center for Clinical Health Services Research, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Cardiovascular Health Sciences, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 5UX, United Kingdom
- Department of Medical BioSciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Amedro P, Gavotto A, Huguet H, Souilla L, Huby AC, Matecki S, Cadene A, De La Villeon G, Vincenti M, Werner O, Bredy C, Lavastre K, Abassi H, Cohen S, Hascoet S, Dauphin C, Chalard A, Dulac Y, Souletie N, Bouvaist H, Douchin S, Lachaud M, Ovaert C, Soulatges C, Combes N, Thambo JB, Iriart X, Bajolle F, Bonnet D, Ansquer H, Delpey JG, Cohen L, Picot MC, Guillaumont S. Early hybrid cardiac rehabilitation in congenital heart disease: the QUALIREHAB trial. Eur Heart J 2024; 45:1458-1473. [PMID: 38430485 PMCID: PMC11032713 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Cardiopulmonary fitness in congenital heart disease (CHD) decreases faster than in the general population resulting in impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL). As the standard of care seems insufficient to encourage and maintain fitness, an early hybrid cardiac rehabilitation programme could improve HRQoL in CHD. METHODS The QUALIREHAB multicentre, randomized, controlled trial evaluated and implemented a 12-week centre- and home-based hybrid cardiac rehabilitation programme, including multidisciplinary care and physical activity sessions. Adolescent and young adult CHD patients with impaired cardiopulmonary fitness were randomly assigned to either the intervention (i.e. cardiac rehabilitation) or the standard of care. The primary outcome was the change in HRQoL from baseline to 12-month follow-up in an intention-to-treat analysis. The secondary outcomes were the change in cardiovascular parameters, cardiopulmonary fitness, and mental health. RESULTS The expected number of 142 patients was enroled in the study (mean age 17.4 ± 3.4 years, 52% female). Patients assigned to the intervention had a significant positive change in HRQoL total score [mean difference 3.8; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.2; 7.3; P = .038; effect size 0.34], body mass index [mean difference -0.7 kg/m2 (95% CI -1.3; -0.1); P = .022; effect size 0.41], level of physical activity [mean difference 2.5 (95% CI 0.1; 5); P = .044; effect size 0.39], and disease knowledge [mean difference 2.7 (95% CI 0.8; 4.6); P = .007; effect size 0.51]. The per-protocol analysis confirmed these results with a higher magnitude of differences. Acceptability, safety, and short-time effect of the intervention were good to excellent. CONCLUSIONS This early hybrid cardiac rehabilitation programme improved HRQoL, body mass index, physical activity, and disease knowledge, in youth with CHD, opening up the possibility for the QUALIREHAB programme to be rolled out to the adult population of CHD and non-congenital cardiac disease.
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- Pascal Amedro
- Department of Fetal, Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology, M3C National CHD Reference Centre, Bordeaux University Hospital, Haut-Leveque Hospital, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Pessac Cedex, France
- IHU Liryc, INSERM 1045, University of Bordeaux, Avenue du Haut-Leveque, 33600 Pessac, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France
- PhyMedExp, INSERM, CNRS, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Epidemiology and Clinical Research Department, University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- PhyMedExp, INSERM, CNRS, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Fetal, Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology, M3C National CHD Reference Centre, Bordeaux University Hospital, Haut-Leveque Hospital, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Pessac Cedex, France
- IHU Liryc, INSERM 1045, University of Bordeaux, Avenue du Haut-Leveque, 33600 Pessac, France
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- PhyMedExp, INSERM, CNRS, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Epidemiology and Clinical Research Department, University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France
- Pediatric Cardiology and Rehabilitation Unit, St-Pierre Institute, Palavas-Les-Flots, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France
- PhyMedExp, INSERM, CNRS, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Pediatric Cardiology and Rehabilitation Unit, St-Pierre Institute, Palavas-Les-Flots, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France
- Pediatric Cardiology and Rehabilitation Unit, St-Pierre Institute, Palavas-Les-Flots, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France
- Fontfroide Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, 1800 rue de Saint-Priest, 34097 Montpellier, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France
- PhyMedExp, INSERM, CNRS, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C National Reference CHD Centre, Marie-Lannelongue Hospital, Le Plessis-Robinson, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C National Reference CHD Centre, Marie-Lannelongue Hospital, Le Plessis-Robinson, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Toulouse University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Grenoble University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Grenoble University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Grenoble University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, APHM La Timone Hospital, Marseille, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, APHM La Timone Hospital, Marseille, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, Pasteur Clinic, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Fetal, Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology, M3C National CHD Reference Centre, Bordeaux University Hospital, Haut-Leveque Hospital, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Pessac Cedex, France
- IHU Liryc, INSERM 1045, University of Bordeaux, Avenue du Haut-Leveque, 33600 Pessac, France
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- Department of Fetal, Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology, M3C National CHD Reference Centre, Bordeaux University Hospital, Haut-Leveque Hospital, Avenue de Magellan, 33604 Pessac Cedex, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C National Reference CHD Centre, APHP Necker Hospital, Paris, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C National Reference CHD Centre, APHP Necker Hospital, Paris, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, Brest University Hospital, Brest, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, Brest University Hospital, Brest, France
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- Fetal, Pediatric and Congenital Private Practice, 8 rue du Conseil de l'Europe, 91300 Massy, France
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- Epidemiology and Clinical Research Department, University Hospital, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Clinical Investigation Centre, INSERM-CIC 1411, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology Department, M3C Regional Reference CHD Centre, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France
- Pediatric Cardiology and Rehabilitation Unit, St-Pierre Institute, Palavas-Les-Flots, France
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Hidestrand P, Svensson B, Simpson P, Liuba P, Weismann CG. Impact of Underweight, Overweight, and Obesity on Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Tetralogy of Fallot Variants. Pediatr Cardiol 2024:10.1007/s00246-024-03416-w. [PMID: 38506963 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-024-03416-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
Abstract
Traditional cardiovascular risk factors put patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) at increased risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether body mass index (BMI) is associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with variants of Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). Patients and parents of children with variants of TOF-CHD were asked to fill out the PedsQL 4.0 questionnaire and provide weight and length. Patients were categorized into low, normal, and high BMI percentiles. Other demographic data were obtained from the Swedish national registry for congenital heart disease (SWEDCON). Statistical analyses included non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test, Fisher exact, and Chi-square tests. Eighty-five patients were included. Twelve were overweight or obese, 57 had a normal BMI, and 16 were underweight. There was a significant difference in age and gender between the groups. Comparing overweight/obese children to those with normal BMI, physical and social functioning were impaired, while emotional and school function were comparable between the groups. This applied to both child and parental assessment. When comparing underweight to normal weight children, school functioning assessed by the parent was the only domain significantly different from patients with a normal BMI. Children with variants of TOF and overweight/obesity have lower HRQoL, particularly in physical and social functioning, while underweight children may have impaired school functioning. We suggest that preventive measures aimed at maintaining a normal weight should be taken early in life to reduce long-term cardiovascular risk in the CHD population.
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- Pip Hidestrand
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
- Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Division of Quantitative Health Sciences, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Intensive Care, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
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Spence C, Khoo N, Mackie A, Conway J, Rowland S, Foshaug R, Boulanger P, Spence JC, Stickland MK, Khoury M. Exploring the Promise of Telemedicine Exercise Interventions in Children and Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease. Can J Cardiol 2023; 39:S346-S358. [PMID: 37657493 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Youth with congenital heart disease (CHD) have reduced exercise capacity via various physical and psychosocial mechanisms. In addition to limited physiologic exercise capacity, these patients experience lower levels of physical activity, physical activity self-efficacy, health-related quality of life, and endothelial function. The study of exercise interventions and cardiac rehabilitation programs in pediatric CHD populations remains limited, particularly home-based interventions that incorporate real-time physiologic monitoring. Home-based interventions provide improved access and convenience to patients. This is principally important for patients from geographically disperse regions who receive their care at centralized subspecialty centres, as is the case for Canadian pediatric cardiac care. These programs, however, have traditionally not permitted the supervision of safety, technique, and adherence that are afforded by hospital/facility-based programs. As such, telemedicine is an important evolving area that combines the benefits of traditional home and facility-based cardiac rehabilitation. An additional key area lacking study surrounds the types of exercise interventions in youth with CHD. To date, interventions have often centred around moderate-intensity continuous exercise. High-intensity interval training might offer superior cardiorespiratory advantages but remains understudied in the CHD population. In this review, we highlight the existing evidence basis for exercise interventions in youth with CHD, explore the promise of incorporating telemedicine home-based solutions, and highlight key knowledge gaps. To address identified knowledge gaps, we are undertaking a 12-week randomized crossover trial of a home-based telemedicine high-intensity interval training intervention in youth with repaired moderate-severe CHD using a video game-linked cycle ergometer (known as the MedBIKE; https://spaces.facsci.ualberta.ca/ahci/projects/medical-projects/remote-rehab-bike-projects).
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- Christopher Spence
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Computing Science, Faculty of Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Sedentary Living Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Zhang A, Zheng X, Shen Q, Zhang Q, Leng H. Family management experience of parents of children with chronic heart failure: A qualitative study. J Pediatr Nurs 2023; 73:e36-e42. [PMID: 37481387 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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PURPOSE To explore the experience of family management among parents of children with chronic heart failure. DESIGN AND METHODS Qualitative descriptive phenomenology was used as the research design. The sample included 16 parents. For data collection, semi-structured interviews were conducted. Colaizzi's seven-step analysis method was used for data analysis. Themes were encoded and created with Nvivo 12.0 Plus software. RESULTS Three themes and ten sub-themes were identified: (1) weakened family socialization (diminished parental role in social education and insufficient socialization of children), (2) experience of five psychological stages (resistance, self-blame, worry, exhaustion, acceptance), and (3) family management dilemmas (low social awareness of the disease, heavy economic burden, and limited coping style). CONCLUSION The experience of parents of children with chronic heart failure is complex. The children have low socialization and face public prejudice. Parents are stressed by social education, economics, and the five psychological stages they have experienced. Families face difficulties such as heavy economic burdens and limited coping styles. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS To address these complexities, pediatric nursing staff should take steps to improve family management and, as a result, children's quality of life. Our study provides a resource for pediatric nursing staff when implementing family management interventions.
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- Ai Zhang
- Department of Cardiology Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nursing Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, China.
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- Department of Nursing Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, China
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- Department of Cardiology Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nursing Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, China
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Verrall CE, Tran DL, Yang JYM, Lubans DR, Winlaw DS, Ayer J, Celermajer D, Cordina R. Exercise as therapy for neurodevelopmental and cognitive dysfunction in people with a Fontan circulation: A narrative review. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1111785. [PMID: 36861078 PMCID: PMC9969110 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1111785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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People with a Fontan circulation are at risk of neurodevelopmental delay and disability, and cognitive dysfunction, that has significant implications for academic and occupational attainment, psychosocial functioning, and overall quality of life. Interventions for improving these outcomes are lacking. This review article discusses current intervention practices and explores the evidence supporting exercise as a potential intervention for improving cognitive functioning in people living with a Fontan circulation. Proposed pathophysiological mechanisms underpinning these associations are discussed in the context of Fontan physiology and avenues for future research are recommended.
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- Charlotte Elizabeth Verrall
- Heart Centre for Children, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Department of Cardiology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Charles Perkins Centre, Heart Research Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Developmental Imaging, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Neuroscience Research, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Neurosurgery, Neuroscience Advanced Clinical Imaging Service (NACIS), Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Active Living and Learning, College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia.,Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery, the Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Heart Centre for Children, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Charles Perkins Centre, Heart Research Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney School of Medicine, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Charles Perkins Centre, Heart Research Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Heart Research Group, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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