Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2663106 | The Journal for Nurse Practitioners | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Routine physical activity can improve exercise tolerance in individuals with chronic heart failure (HF). Lack of exercise can lead to worsening of HF. This study examined the effect of a pedometer on exercise tolerance in veterans with chronic HF. Although both pedometer and routine exercise groups improved 6-minute walk test distance, the use of a pedometer was not better than routine exercise in improvement in exercise tolerance after 6 weeks. Factors that may have impacted the effectiveness of pedometer use include pedometer malfunction, low pedometer compliance, and severe wintery weather.
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Authors
Vicky M. DNP, APRN, Mary I. PhD, PT, Tammy M. PhD, RN, Kerry A. DNSc, RN,