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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2010 Nov-Dec;39(6 Suppl):S1-13.
doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2010.04.008. Epub 2010 Jul 3.

Heart Failure Exercise And Training Camp: effects of a multicomponent exercise training intervention in patients with heart failure

Bunny Pozehl  1 , Kathleen Duncan, Melody Hertzog, Joseph F Norman
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Heart Failure Exercise And Training Camp: effects of a multicomponent exercise training intervention in patients with heart failure

Bunny Pozehl et al. Heart Lung. 2010 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Background: This study tested the effects of a multicomponent exercise training intervention called "Heart Failure Exercise And Training Camp" (HEART CAMP). The intervention was theoretically derived from Bandura's social cognitive theory.

Methods: An experimental repeated-measures design was used. Participants were randomized to the HEART CAMP intervention group (n = 22) or the attention control group (n = 20). Participants were compared on self-efficacy for exercise, symptoms, physical function, and quality of life over 12 weeks.

Results: The intervention group had a 31% increase in cardiac exercise self-efficacy and significantly fewer symptoms compared with the attention control group. Quality of life increased significantly in both groups.

Conclusion: A theory-based intervention improved self-efficacy for exercise and symptoms in patients with heart failure.

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