Article

OBJECTIVE: To understand the characteristics associated with participation in
community-based exercise maintenance programs in patients with coronary heart
disease (CHD) after completion of hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation in
Scotland. METHODS: A mixed-methods approach was used (survey and focus groups) to
explore determinants of participation in community-based exercise maintenance
programs. RESULTS: Of 112 patients (67% male), 81 patients responded (73%
response rate). Knowledge was high of the importance (19.2%) or high importance
(75.6%) of physical activity to cardiac health. However, the focus groups
identified that use of community-based exercise maintenance programs was affected
by personal confidence, perceived meaningful support for people with CHD, and
suitability of exercises to CHD patients. CONCLUSIONS: Decisions regarding the
use of community-based exercise maintenance programs after hospital-based cardiac
rehabilitation appear to be impacted by a range of factors linked to the views of
exercise, confidence, and suitability of the program regimen to the individual
with CHD.

Langue : ANGLAIS

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