Cardiac patients' experience of physical activity and exercise: A qualitative metasynthesis

Background: Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation may increase quality of life, improve work capacity and reduce risk factors for readmission and cardiovascular death. Nevertheless, many patients are unable to continue exercising after discharge from a rehabilitation unit; only 50% are able to maint...

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Main Authors: Elisabeth Weinschenk, Maria Freim Nordhus, Ragnhild Håkstad, Margrethe Müller, Gyrd Thrane
Format: Article
Language:Danish
Published: Norwegian Physiotherapist Association 2022-10-01
Series:Fysioterapeuten
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Online Access:https://www.fysioterapeuten.no/fagfellevurdert-fysioterapi-hjerterehabilitering/hjertepasienters-opplevelse-av-fysisk-aktivitet-og-trening-en-kvalitativ-metasyntese/143221