Negative Attitudes, Self-efficacy, and Relapse Management Mediate Long-Term Adherence to Exercise in Patients With Heart Failure.
Windy W AlonsoKevin KupzykJoseph NormanSara E BillsKelly BosakSusan L DunnPallav DekaBunny PozehlPublished in: Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (2021)
These findings highlight improving attitudes, self-efficacy, and managing relapse as key interventional components to improve long-term adherence to exercise in patients with HF. Future interventions targeting adherence to exercise in patients with HF and other chronic illnesses should consider the incorporation of these active components.