Physical activity interventions for patients with heart failure : A descriptive review

Abstract: Background:Heart failure is one of the most important causes of death, and the incidenceof heart failure (HF) increases year by year. In the United States alone, over 4 millionpatients with congestive heart failure each year, and over 550,000 new cases are reportedeach year. Traditional treatments, such as medical and surgical treatments, have thedisadvantages of multiple side effects and high treatment costs. In addition to calling forpeople to receive treatment, regular physical activity can improve the metabolic andhemodynamic status of asymptomatic risk factors in patients with cardiac disease. Studieshave shown that exercise training is not only an effective treatment for HF patients, butalso an important prognostic parameter for future outcomes in HF patients.Objective: To describe physical activity interventions for patients with HF.Design: A descriptive reviewMethods: A review was conducted on PubMed and CINAHL using search terms such as"Heart Failure/legacy", "physical activity", "intervention", and "number". Wesystematically searched 10 articles on the impact of physical exercise interventions onpatients with heart failure to address research issues.Result: Physical activity intervention for heart failure patients has a positive impact ontheir treatment. Compared with traditional drug intervention, Physical activityintervention has the advantages of smaller side effects, lower cost, and a wide range ofapplications. This research summarizes the following four physical activity interventions:1)Physical Activity 2) Home-based intervention 3) Exercise counseling intervention.They can significantly improve the quality of life and exercise endurance of patients.Conclusion: Although Physical activity interventions for heart failure patients have beenproven to effectively improve their quality of life, exercise endurance, etc., nursing staffneed to develop corresponding exercise plans based on the patient's different conditions.Patients should receive appropriate Physical activity interventions under the guidance ofprofessional personnel to maximize the patient's sense of happiness.Keywords: physical activity intervention, nursing intervention, heart failure, patients.