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Ramalho A, Petrica J. The Quiet Epidemic: An Overview of Emerging Qualitative Research Trends on Sedentary Behavior in Aging Populations. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2215. [PMID: 37570455 PMCID: PMC10418542 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11152215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Sedentary behavior poses a significant health risk to older adults. The purpose of this scoping review is to summarize key findings from qualitative research (since 2012), with a focus on explaining prevailing research trends and patterns within the field. This review included 25 studies that met the strict inclusion criteria. Five key research themes have emerged: (1) defining and shaping perspectives of sedentary behavior, (2) understanding the dynamics of daily routines and contexts, (3) raising awareness of older adults' perceived advantages and disadvantages of sedentary behavior, (4) identifying its determinants and discouraging factors, and (5) exploring interventions to promote active behaviors and reduce sedentary behavior. These themes highlight the multifaceted nature of SB and underscore the importance of tailoring interventions to address individual, social, and environmental issues. A comprehensive understanding of SB is critical to developing effective strategies to promote active lifestyles and reduce SB in older adults. Further qualitative research is needed to deepen our understanding and develop targeted interventions and strategies.
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- André Ramalho
- Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal;
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van Bakel BMA, Kroesen SH, Bakker EA, van Miltenburg RV, Günal A, Scheepmaker A, Aengevaeren WRM, Willems FF, Wondergem R, Pisters MF, de Bruin M, Hopman MTE, Thijssen DHJ, Eijsvogels TMH. Effectiveness of an intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour as a personalised secondary prevention strategy for patients with coronary artery disease: main outcomes of the SIT LESS randomised clinical trial. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2023; 20:17. [PMID: 36788615 PMCID: PMC9927064 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-023-01419-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A high sedentary time is associated with increased mortality risk. Previous studies indicate that replacement of sedentary time with light- and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity attenuates the risk for adverse outcomes and improves cardiovascular risk factors. Patients with cardiovascular disease are more sedentary compared to the general population, while daily time spent sedentary remains high following contemporary cardiac rehabilitation programmes. This clinical trial investigated the effectiveness of a sedentary behaviour intervention as a personalised secondary prevention strategy (SIT LESS) on changes in sedentary time among patients with coronary artery disease participating in cardiac rehabilitation. METHODS Patients were randomised to usual care (n = 104) or SIT LESS (n = 108). Both groups received a comprehensive 12-week centre-based cardiac rehabilitation programme with face-to-face consultations and supervised exercise sessions, whereas SIT LESS participants additionally received a 12-week, nurse-delivered, hybrid behaviour change intervention in combination with a pocket-worn activity tracker connected to a smartphone application to continuously monitor sedentary time. Primary outcome was the change in device-based sedentary time between pre- to post-rehabilitation. Changes in sedentary time characteristics (prevalence of prolonged sedentary bouts and proportion of patients with sedentary time ≥ 9.5 h/day); time spent in light-intensity and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity; step count; quality of life; competencies for self-management; and cardiovascular risk score were assessed as secondary outcomes. RESULTS Patients (77% male) were 63 ± 10 years and primarily diagnosed with myocardial infarction (78%). Sedentary time decreased in SIT LESS (- 1.6 [- 2.1 to - 1.1] hours/day) and controls (- 1.2 [ ─1.7 to - 0.8]), but between group differences did not reach statistical significance (─0.4 [─1.0 to 0.3]) hours/day). The post-rehabilitation proportion of patients with a sedentary time above the upper limit of normal (≥ 9.5 h/day) was significantly lower in SIT LESS versus controls (48% versus 72%, baseline-adjusted odds-ratio 0.4 (0.2-0.8)). No differences were observed in the other predefined secondary outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Among patients with coronary artery disease participating in cardiac rehabilitation, SIT LESS did not induce significantly greater reductions in sedentary time compared to controls, but delivery was feasible and a reduced odds of a sedentary time ≥ 9.5 h/day was observed. TRIAL REGISTRATION Netherlands Trial Register: NL9263. Outcomes of the SIT LESS trial: changes in device-based sedentary time from pre-to post-cardiac rehabilitation (control group) and cardiac rehabilitation + SIT LESS (intervention group). SIT LESS reduced the odds of patients having a sedentary time >9.5 hours/day (upper limit of normal), although the absolute decrease in sedentary time did not significantly differ from controls. SIT LESS appears to be feasible, acceptable and potentially beneficial, but a larger cluster randomised trial is warranted to provide a more accurate estimate of its effects on sedentary time and clinical outcomes. CR: cardiac rehabilitation.
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- B. M. A. van Bakel
- grid.10417.330000 0004 0444 9382Department of Physiology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- grid.10417.330000 0004 0444 9382Department of Physiology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- grid.10417.330000 0004 0444 9382Department of Physiology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- grid.10417.330000 0004 0444 9382Department of Physiology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- grid.470077.30000 0004 0568 6582Department of Cardiology, Bernhoven Hospital, Uden, The Netherlands
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- grid.470077.30000 0004 0568 6582Department of Cardiology, Bernhoven Hospital, Uden, The Netherlands
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- grid.415930.aDepartment of Cardiology, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- grid.415930.aDepartment of Cardiology, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- grid.5477.10000000120346234Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science and Sport, University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands ,grid.448801.10000 0001 0669 4689Research Group Empowering Healthy Behaviour, Department of Health Innovations and Technology, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, The Netherlands ,Center for Physical Therapy Research and Innovation in Primary Care, Julius Health Care Centers, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- grid.5477.10000000120346234Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science and Sport, University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands ,grid.448801.10000 0001 0669 4689Research Group Empowering Healthy Behaviour, Department of Health Innovations and Technology, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, The Netherlands ,Center for Physical Therapy Research and Innovation in Primary Care, Julius Health Care Centers, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- grid.10417.330000 0004 0444 9382Department of IQ Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- grid.10417.330000 0004 0444 9382Department of Physiology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- grid.10417.330000 0004 0444 9382Department of Physiology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands ,grid.4425.70000 0004 0368 0654Research Institute for Sports and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- grid.10417.330000 0004 0444 9382Department of Physiology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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van Bakel BMA, Kroesen SH, Günal A, Scheepmaker A, Aengevaeren WRM, Willems FF, Wondergem R, Pisters MF, Dam J, Janssen AM, de Bruin M, Hopman MTE, Thijssen DHJ, Eijsvogels TMH. Sedentary Behaviour Intervention as a Personalised Secondary Prevention Strategy (SIT LESS) for patients with coronary artery disease participating in cardiac rehabilitation: rationale and design of the SIT LESS randomised clinical trial. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2022; 8:e001364. [PMID: 35692440 PMCID: PMC9134157 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2022-001364] [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] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) are more sedentary compared with the general population, but contemporary cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programmes do not specifically target sedentary behaviour (SB). We developed a 12-week, hybrid (centre-based+home-based) Sedentary behaviour IntervenTion as a personaLisEd Secondary prevention Strategy (SIT LESS). The SIT LESS programme is tailored to the needs of patients with CAD, using evidence-based behavioural change methods and an activity tracker connected to an online dashboard to enable self-monitoring and remote coaching. Following the intervention mapping principles, we first identified determinants of SB from literature to adapt theory-based methods and practical applications to target SB and then evaluated the intervention in advisory board meetings with patients and nurse specialists. This resulted in four core components of SIT LESS: (1) patient education, (2) goal setting, (3) motivational interviewing with coping planning, and (4) (tele)monitoring using a pocket-worn activity tracker connected to a smartphone application and providing vibrotactile feedback after prolonged sedentary bouts. We hypothesise that adding SIT LESS to contemporary CR will reduce SB in patients with CAD to a greater extent compared with usual care. Therefore, 212 patients with CAD will be recruited from two Dutch hospitals and randomised to CR (control) or CR+SIT LESS (intervention). Patients will be assessed prior to, immediately after and 3 months after CR. The primary comparison relates to the pre-CR versus post-CR difference in SB (objectively assessed in min/day) between the control and intervention groups. Secondary outcomes include between-group differences in SB characteristics (eg, number of sedentary bouts); change in SB 3 months after CR; changes in light-intensity and moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity; quality of life; and patients' competencies for self-management. Outcomes of the SIT LESS randomised clinical trial will provide novel insight into the effectiveness of a structured, hybrid and personalised behaviour change intervention to attenuate SB in patients with CAD participating in CR. Trial registration number NL9263.
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- B M A van Bakel
- Department of Physiology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Physiology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Bernhoven Hospital, Uden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Bernhoven Hospital, Uden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science and Sport, University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Research Group Empowering Healthy Behaviour, Department of Health Innovations and Technology, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Center for Physical Therapy Research and Innovation in Primary Care, Julius Health Care Centers, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science and Sport, University Medical Center Utrecht Brain Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Research Group Empowering Healthy Behaviour, Department of Health Innovations and Technology, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Center for Physical Therapy Research and Innovation in Primary Care, Julius Health Care Centers, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of IQ Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of IQ Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of IQ Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Physiology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Physiology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Research Institute for Sports and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Physiology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Compernolle S, De Cocker K, Cardon G, De Bourdeaudhuij I, Van Dyck D. Older Adults' Perceptions of Sedentary Behavior: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2021; 60:572-582. [PMID: 31670766 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnz127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Reducing sedentary behavior contributes to healthy aging. In order to develop sedentary behavior interventions, insight is needed into older adults' perceptions of (reducing) sedentary behavior. Therefore, this systematic review aims to synthesize qualitative evidence of older adults' perceptions towards (a) the concept of sedentary behavior, (b) barriers and facilitators of sedentary behavior, and (c) solutions and strategies to reduce sedentary behavior. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A systematic search was conducted in four electronic databases. Inclusion criteria comprised qualitative and mixed-methods studies investigating the perceptions of older adults (mean age: ≥60 years) towards (reducing) sedentary behavior. Quality of the included studies was rated using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) Qualitative Checklist. Relevant data on older adults' perceptions were extracted and imported into NVivo. Two independent reviewers analyzed the data by means of thematic synthesis (line-by-line coding, constructing descriptive (sub)themes, developing analytical themes). RESULTS Fifteen studies were included. Four analytical themes were developed to be considered when aiming to reduce sedentary behavior in older adults: the lack of knowledge on/awareness of sedentary behavior, the habitual nature of sedentary behavior, the importance of enjoyment and convenience, and the key role of aging. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS The reduction of older adults' sedentary behavior will likely be challenging as sedentary behavior seems to be firmly incorporated into older adults' daily routines, and strongly linked with positive reinforcement. Both aspects deserve thoughtful attention by intervention developers and health care professionals who aim to promote healthy aging by reducing sedentary behavior.
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- Sofie Compernolle
- Department of Movement and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium
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- Department of Movement and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium.,Physically Active Lifestyles Research Group (USQ PALs), Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Central, Australia
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- Department of Movement and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium
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- Department of Movement and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium
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- Department of Movement and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium.,Research Foundation Flanders (FWO), Brussels, Belgium
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Wshah A, Selzler AM, Ellerton L, Hill K, Brooks D, Goldstein R. Reducing sedentary behavior in individuals with COPD: healthcare professionals' perspectives. Physiother Theory Pract 2021; 38:1693-1704. [PMID: 33586622 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1885088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Background: Reducing sedentary behavior (SB) in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is being increasingly recognized as a novel health target. Understanding healthcare professionals (HCPs) behavior that influences a reduction in SB in this population could facilitate achieving this target. Objective: To explore the determinants of behavior related to HCPs targeting a reduction in SB in people with COPD. Methods: We used a qualitative semi-structured interview approach informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Sixteen HCPs were interviewed. Interview transcripts were mapped against the relevant TDF domain(s) and then higher order themes were generated. Results: Directed content analysis resulted in mapping 949 quotes to the TDF domains with environmental context and resources being the most coded domain. Three higher order themes were identified: 1) HCPs need more knowledge on reducing SB; 2) Strategies suggested to include in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) to reduce SB; and 3) Barriers to adding SB to PR. Domains of environmental context and resources, knowledge, social/professional role and identity, reinforcement, social influences, skills and beliefs about capabilities were relevant to the study population to reduce SB in people with COPD. Conclusion: Knowledge of SB varied across participants. This study provided information on potential behavioral targets for future interventions that involve HCPs and aim to reduce SB among people with COPD.
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- Adnan Wshah
- Respiratory Medicine, West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Respiratory Medicine, West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Respiratory Medicine, West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Respiratory Medicine, West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Respiratory Medicine, West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Chair SY, Zou H, Cao X. A systematic review of effects of recorded music listening during exercise on physical activity adherence and health outcomes in patients with coronary heart disease. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2020; 64:101447. [PMID: 33130038 DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2020.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Exercise training is a key facet of cardiac rehabilitation and is associated with irrefutable benefits for individuals with coronary heart disease. However, compliance with and adherence to such interventions are challenging among this population. The incorporation of music into exercise training may be a potential approach to address this issue. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the effects of recorded music listening during exercise on adherence to physical activity and health outcomes in individuals with coronary heart disease. METHODS A systematic review was conducted by searching 7 English databases for reports of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies evaluating the effects of recorded music listening during exercise on adherence to physical activity and physical, psychological, and cognitive outcomes in adults with coronary heart disease. Two reviewers independently screened records for eligibility, extracted data, and assessed the quality of reports by using the Effective Public Health Practice Project Quality Assessment Tool tool. RESULTS We identified 7 studies involving 293 participants (mean age 62.6 to 72 years, men: 57% to 80%). All but one study included relatively small samples (17 to 56). The overall quality was weak for 3 studies, moderate for 2, and strong for 2. Several reviewed studies showed significant effects of music on attendance at exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (1 of 2 studies), maintenance of physical activity after intervention (1 study), perceived exertion (2 of 3 studies), exercise capacity (1 of 3 studies), heart rate during exercise (1 of 2 studies), male waist circumference (1 of 2 studies), mood (2 of 3 studies), and cognitive function (1 study) as compared with controls. CONCLUSIONS This review provides relatively limited evidence for the potential benefits of recorded music listening during exercise in individuals with coronary heart disease. The findings should be carefully interpreted and generalised. Further rigorous-designed research addressing the limitations of current literature is needed.
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- Sek Ying Chair
- Faculty of Medicine, The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
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- Faculty of Medicine, The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong.
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- Faculty of Medicine, The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
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Freene N, McManus M, Mair T, Tan R, Davey R. High sedentary behaviour and low physical activity levels at 12 months after cardiac rehabilitation: A prospective cohort study. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2019; 63:53-58. [PMID: 31465863 DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2019.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND International cardiac rehabilitation guidelines recommend that participants meet public health physical activity guidelines. Few studies have objectively measured how much time cardiac rehabilitation participants spend in physical activity and sedentary behaviour, particularly over the long term. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to objectively assess physical activity and sedentary behaviour of cardiac rehabilitation participants over 12 months and determine whether they met the public health physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines. METHODS Cardiac rehabilitation participants with coronary heart disease were recruited in a prospective cohort study (n=72). Participants wore an ActiGraph ActiSleep accelerometer for 7 consecutive days at baseline, 6 weeks, and 6 and 12 months to assess daily minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary behaviour (<100 counts/min). Other outcomes collected were self-reported physical activity and sedentary behaviour, body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, lipid profile, blood glucose level, quality of life, exercise capacity, anxiety and depression. RESULTS By intent-to-treat analysis, during the 6-week cardiac rehabilitation program, participants increased their light physical activity (P<0.01), which was maintained up to 12 months. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary behaviour did not change during the 6-week cardiac rehabilitation program but did improve over 6 months (sedentary behaviour decreased [P<0.001], moderate-to-vigorous physical activity increased [P<0.05]), which was maintained up to 1 year. Completion of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in 10-min bouts did not change over 12 months, nor did the proportion of participants meeting physical activity guidelines (15-21%). Sedentary behaviour remained high throughout (11 hr/day). CONCLUSION Most cardiac rehabilitation participants did not meet the physical activity guidelines during and after a 6-week program up to 12 months. Reducing sedentary behaviour may be a more achievable first-line strategy for cardiac patients, moving participants along the energy expenditure continuum, aiming to increase their physical activity levels over the medium to long term. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR): ACTRN12615000995572, http://www.ANZCTR.org.au/ACTRN12615000995572.aspx.
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- Nicole Freene
- Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia; Health Research Institute, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia.
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- Exercise Physiology, Canberra Health Services, Garran, ACT, Australia.
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- Cardiology, Canberra Health Services, Garran, ACT, Australia.
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- Health Research Institute, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia; Centre for Research & Action in Public Health, Health Research Institute, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia.
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Avila A, Claes J, Goetschalckx K, Buys R, Azzawi M, Vanhees L, Cornelissen V. Home-Based Rehabilitation With Telemonitoring Guidance for Patients With Coronary Artery Disease (Short-Term Results of the TRiCH Study): Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2018; 20:e225. [PMID: 29934286 PMCID: PMC6035351 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.9943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Revised: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an essential part of contemporary coronary heart disease management. However, patients exiting a center-based CR program have difficulty retaining its benefits. Objective We aimed to evaluate the added benefit of a home-based CR program with telemonitoring guidance on physical fitness in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) completing a phase II ambulatory CR program and to compare the effectiveness of this program in a prolonged center-based CR intervention by means of a randomized controlled trial. Methods Between February 2014 and August 2016, 90 CAD patients (unblinded, mean age 61.2 years, SD 7.6; 80/90, 89.0% males; mean height 1.73 m, SD 0.7; mean weight 82.9 kg, SD 13; mean body mass index 27.5 kg/m2, SD 3.4) who successfully completed a 3-month ambulatory CR program were randomly allocated to one of three groups: home-based (30), center-based (30), or control group (30) on a 1:1:1 basis. Home-based patients received a home-based exercise intervention with telemonitoring guidance consisting of weekly emails or phone calls; center-based patients continued the standard in-hospital CR, and control group patients received the usual care including the advice to remain physically active. All the patients underwent cardiopulmonary exercise testing for assessment of their peak oxygen uptake (VO2 P) at baseline and after a 12-week intervention period. Secondary outcomes included physical activity behavior, anthropometric characteristics, traditional cardiovascular risk factors, and quality of life. Results Following 12 weeks of intervention, the increase in VO2 P was larger in the center-based (P=.03) and home-based (P=.04) groups than in the control group. In addition, oxygen uptake at the first (P-interaction=.03) and second (P-interaction=.03) ventilatory thresholds increased significantly more in the home-based group than in the center-based group. No significant changes were observed in the secondary outcomes. Conclusions Adding a home-based exercise program with telemonitoring guidance following completion of a phase II ambulatory CR program results in further improvement of physical fitness and is equally as effective as prolonging a center-based CR in patients with CAD. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02047942; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02047942 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/70CBkSURj)
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- Andrea Avila
- Department of Rehabilitation Science, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Cardiovascular Research Group, School of Healthcare Science, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Nilsson BB, Lunde P, Holm I. Implementation and evaluation of the Norwegian Ullevaal model as a cardiac rehabilitation model in primary care. Disabil Rehabil 2017; 41:481-488. [DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1397776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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