International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Mark A Tully
United Kingdom
Research Article
Using Pedometer Step-Count Goals to Promote Physical Activity in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Feasibility Study of a Controlled Trial
Author(s): Margaret Cupples, Annette Dean, Mark A Tully, Margaret Taggart, Gillian McCorkell, Siobhan O’Neill and Vivien CoatesMargaret Cupples, Annette Dean, Mark A Tully, Margaret Taggart, Gillian McCorkell, Siobhan O’Neill and Vivien Coates
Background: There is a need to improve the effectiveness of strategies to help cardiac rehabilitation patients achieve recommended levels of physical activity; the use of pedometers requires further research. We aimed to examine the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial, of an intervention using pedometer step-count goals, to promote physical activity for cardiac rehabilitation patients.
Methods: We invited patients who completed a supervised cardiac rehabilitation programme to participate in this community-based study. Consenting participants wore a Yamax CW-701 pedometer for one week, blinded to stepcount readings, before being randomly allocated to groups. Intervention groups were told their step-counts; working with a clinical facilitator (nurse or physiotherapist) individually, they set daily step-count goals and reviewed these w.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000157