NursingCenter Journal Feed: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention http://www.nursingcenter.com en-us @NC 2006 Clinical Role of Exercise Training in the Management of Patients With Chronic Heart Failure http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=985106 Journal Title: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention 
Abstract :Prior exercise research and the recently completed HF-ACTION (Heart Failure and A Controlled Trial Investigating Outcomes of Exercise Training) trial indicate that regular exercise represents an effective therapy in the management of patients with stable chronic heart failure (HF) due to left ventri.... 

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Issue pub date:March/April 2010 

Volume:30 Number:2  

Pages:67 -76  
 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:23:55 EST
Steven Keteyian PhD

Ileana Piña MD

Brooks Hibner BS

Jerome Fleg MD
 Enhancing Standard Cardiac Rehabilitation With Stress Management Training: BACKGROUND, METHODS, AND DESIGN FOR THE ENHANCED STUDY http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=985163 Journal Title: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention 
Abstract :CONCLUSIONSThe ENHANCED study will provide important information by determining to what extent SMT combined with exercise-based CR may improve prognosis and quality of life in vulnerable cardiac patients. .... 

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Volume:30 Number:2  

Pages:77 -84  
 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:28:28 EST
James Blumenthal PhD

Jenny Wang PhD

Michael Babyak PhD

Lana Watkins PhD

William Kraus MD

Paula Miller MD

Alan Hinderliter MD

Andrew Sherwood PhD
 Early 4-Week Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Training in Elderly Patients After Heart Surgery http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=985364 Journal Title: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention 
Abstract :CONCLUSIONThe supplementation of additional walking or cycle exercise training to standard cardiac rehabilitation programming compared to standard cardiac rehabilitation alone in elderly patients after heart surgery leads to significantly better exercise tolerance. .... 

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Volume:30 Number:2  

Pages:85 -92  
 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:27:08 EST
Barbara Eder PhD

Peter Hofmann PhD

Serge von Duvillard PhD

Dieter Brandt MD

Jean-Paul Schmid MD

Rochus Pokan MD

Manfred Wonisch MD, PhD
 Who Is Likely to Benefit From Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation? http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=985491 Journal Title: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention 
Abstract :CONCLUSIONSMost patients benefit physically and mentally from CR. Patients with lower initial functional ability and who attend 25 or more sessions enjoy the greatest improvements in walking ability and perception of physical health and function. .... 

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Volume:30 Number:2  

Pages:93 -100  
 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:51:51 EST
Felipe Araya-Ramírez MS

Kathe Briggs MS

Samantha Bishop MEd

Caroline Miller RN

José Moncada-Jiménez MSc

Peter Grandjean PhD
 Comparative Value of NYHA Functional Class and Quality-of-Life Questionnaire Scores in Assessing Heart Failure http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=985582 Journal Title: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention 
Abstract :CONCLUSIONSCardiopulmonary exercise variables and plasma NT-proBNP are associated more with NYHA functional class and SAQ score than with MLHF score. When combined, SAQ score, NT-proBNP, and etiology of heart failure can satisfactorily predict peak oxygen uptake. .... 

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Volume:30 Number:2  

Pages:101 -105  
 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:24:38 EST
Leonidas Athanasopoulos PhD, MD

Athanasios Dritsas MD

Helen Doll DPhil

Dennis Cokkinos PhD, MD
 Relationship Between Leg Muscle Endurance and [latin capital V with dot above]<sub>E</sub>/[latin capital V with dot above]CO<sub>2</sub> Slope in Patients With Heart Failure http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=985643 Journal Title: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention 
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Issue pub date:March/April 2010 

Volume:30 Number:2  

Pages:106 -110  
 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:50:35 EST
Matthew Saval MS

Dennis Kerrigan PhD

Kristin Ophaug BA

Jonathan Ehrman PhD

Steven Keteyian PhD
 Self-monitoring Moderate-Vigorous Physical Activity Versus Steps/Day Is More Effective in Chronic Disease Exercise Programs http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=985689 Journal Title: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention 
Abstract :CONCLUSIONData suggest that individuals with chronic disease conditions can more effectively increase levels of physical activity, expressed as both MVPA/day and steps/day, by self-monitoring MIN rather than STE. The effect of self-monitoring physical activity levels for longer periods and/or the ef.... 

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Issue pub date:March/April 2010 

Volume:30 Number:2  

Pages:111 -115  
 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:51:12 EST
Makoto Ayabe PhD

Peter Brubaker PhD

Yukari Mori PhD

Hideaki Kumahara PhD

Akira Kiyonaga MD, PhD

Hiroaki Tanaka PhD

Junichiro Aoki MS
 Assessment of a Self-administered Adapted 6-Minute Walk Test http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=985760 Journal Title: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention 
Abstract :CONCLUSIONThese data demonstrate the potential of the HHW as a tool to promote and monitor physical activity in community-based settings. These observations require further investigation and testing in other populations. .... 

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Volume:30 Number:2  

Pages:116 -120  
 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:23:05 EST
HuiYun Du BN (Hons), RN

Patricia Davidson PhD, RN

Bronwyn Everett MSc (Hons), RN

Yenna Salamonson PhD, RN

Robert Zecchin MN, RN

John Rolley BN (Hons), RN

Phillip Newton PhD, RN

Peter Macdonald MD, PhD
 Effectiveness of Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Elderly Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=985865 Journal Title: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention 
Abstract :CONCLUSIONElderly patients with COPD gain similar improvements from PR as younger patients and should not be excluded from rehabilitation based on age alone. .... 

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Volume:30 Number:2  

Pages:121 -125  
 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:27:44 EST
L. Sundararajan MBBS, MRCP

J. Balami MB

S. Packham MBChB, MRCP
 Disability in Valued Life Activities Among Individuals With COPD and Other Respiratory Conditions http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=985887 Journal Title: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention 
Abstract :CONCLUSIONVLA disability is common among individuals with COPD. Obligatory activities are less affected than committed and discretionary activities. A focus on obligatory activities, as is common in disability studies, would miss a great deal of the impact of these conditions. Because individuals ar.... 

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Issue pub date:March/April 2010 

Volume:30 Number:2  

Pages:126 -136  
 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:26:26 EST
Patricia Katz PhD

Steven Gregorich PhD

Mark Eisner MD, MPH

Laura Julian PhD

Hubert Chen MD, MPH

Edward Yelin PhD

Paul Blanc MD, MSPH
 Literature Update: Selected Abstracts From Recent Publications in Cardiopulmonary Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation (PDF Only) http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=986007 Journal Title: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention 
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Issue pub date:March/April 2010 

Volume:30 Number:2  

Pages:137 -140  
 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:46:21 EST
Sanjay Kalra MD

Jeffrey Roitman EdD