Understanding barriers and enablers of physical activity among patients with heart failure: a systematic review of qualitative studies

Published: Jan 1, 2011
Abstract
Purpose: Exercise is considered an important component of therapy for patients with heart failure (HF), with positive effects on symptoms, physical function, psychological status, and hospitalisation. null However sustained adherence to physical activity is low in this group, and there is a need to understand patients? perspectives about exercise. A review of relevant qualitative research was conducted to explore what it can tell us about...
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Title
Understanding barriers and enablers of physical activity among patients with heart failure: a systematic review of qualitative studies
Published Date
Jan 1, 2011
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