Network analysis of perception of exercise benefits/barriers and kinesiophobia among patients with cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for an estimated 17.9 million deaths annually.1 In China, CVDs were also the top cause of death in urban and rural areas, comprising 45.9 % and 48.0  % of all deaths in 2020, respectively.2 Cardiac rehabilitation is recommended as useful and effective (Class 1) measures to deliver secondary prevention in the treatment of CVDs by the American Heart Association (AHA).3 Physical activity and exercise are recognized as core components and strategie s of cardiac rehabilitation for improving patients’ health-related outcomes.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research