Compliance and motivation in cardiac exercise programs

Although the intensity of training in an exercise program is important, social environment and selection of activities are the factors that enhance patient compliance. Motivation of patients may be the single most important factor in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Such a program must recognize in...

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Published inClinics in sports medicine Vol. 3; no. 2; p. 443
Main Authors Oldridge, N B, Stoedefalke, K G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1984
Subjects
Behavior
Coronary Disease - psychology
Coronary Disease - rehabilitation
Denial (Psychology)
Exercise Therapy
Humans
Leadership
Motivation
Patient Compliance
Patient Dropouts
Personality
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Summary:Although the intensity of training in an exercise program is important, social environment and selection of activities are the factors that enhance patient compliance. Motivation of patients may be the single most important factor in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Such a program must recognize individual needs, set goals, permit opportunities for choice, provide feedback, and have a functioning reward system.
ISSN:0278-5919
DOI:10.1016/S0278-5919(20)31338-7