TY - JOUR
T1 - The Physical Activity Levels and Sitting Time of Adults Living With Atrial Fibrillation
T2 - The CHAMPLAIN-AF Study
AU - Way, Kimberley L.
AU - Birnie, David
AU - Blanchard, Christopher
AU - Wells, George
AU - Dorian, Paul
AU - Jorstad, Harald T.
AU - Daha, Ioana C.
AU - Suskin, Neville
AU - Oh, Paul
AU - Parkash, Ratika
AU - Poirier, Paul
AU - Prince, Stephanie A.
AU - Tulloch, Heather
AU - Pipe, Andrew L.
AU - Hans, Harleen
AU - Wilson, Janet
AU - Comeau, Katelyn
AU - Vidal-Almela, Sol
AU - Terada, Tasuku
AU - Reed, Jennifer L.
N1 - Funding Information: This study was funded by an unrestricted research grant from Servier Inc, Canada (principal investigator: J.L.R.). Publisher Copyright: © 2022 The Authors
PY - 2022/5
Y1 - 2022/5
N2 - Background: The primary goal of this study was to determine the time spent completing moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) among adults with atrial fibrillation (AF). Secondary aims examined MVPA and sitting time (ST) by AF subtypes (ie, paroxysmal, persistent, long-standing persistent, and permanent) and associations between MVPA or ST and knowledge, task self-efficacy, and outcome expectations. Methods: An observational study was conducted in the Champlain region of Ontario, Canada. AF patients completed a survey to determine MVPA and ST using the Short-Form International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Results: A total of 619 patients (66% male; median age 65 years [95% CI 64-67 years]) completed the survey. Median MVPA and ST were 100 (60-120) min/wk and 6 (5-6) h/d; 56% of patients were not meeting the Canadian 24H Movement Guidelines. Most patients (54%) did not know/were unsure of the MVPA recommendations, yet 72% thought physical activity should be part of AF management. Positive correlations were found between higher MVPA levels and the following: (i) speaking to a healthcare professional about engaging in physical activity for managing AF (ρ = 0.108, P = 0.017); (ii) greater confidence regarding ability to perform physical activity and muscle-strengthening exercise (ρ = 0.421, P < 0.01); and (iii) patient agreement that AF would be better managed if they were active (ρ = 0.205, P < 0.01). Conclusions: Many AF patients do not meet the MVPA recommendations, which may be due to lack of physical activity knowledge. Exercise professionals may help educate patients on the benefits of physical activity, improve task-self efficacy, and integrate MVPA into patient lifestyles.
AB - Background: The primary goal of this study was to determine the time spent completing moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) among adults with atrial fibrillation (AF). Secondary aims examined MVPA and sitting time (ST) by AF subtypes (ie, paroxysmal, persistent, long-standing persistent, and permanent) and associations between MVPA or ST and knowledge, task self-efficacy, and outcome expectations. Methods: An observational study was conducted in the Champlain region of Ontario, Canada. AF patients completed a survey to determine MVPA and ST using the Short-Form International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Results: A total of 619 patients (66% male; median age 65 years [95% CI 64-67 years]) completed the survey. Median MVPA and ST were 100 (60-120) min/wk and 6 (5-6) h/d; 56% of patients were not meeting the Canadian 24H Movement Guidelines. Most patients (54%) did not know/were unsure of the MVPA recommendations, yet 72% thought physical activity should be part of AF management. Positive correlations were found between higher MVPA levels and the following: (i) speaking to a healthcare professional about engaging in physical activity for managing AF (ρ = 0.108, P = 0.017); (ii) greater confidence regarding ability to perform physical activity and muscle-strengthening exercise (ρ = 0.421, P < 0.01); and (iii) patient agreement that AF would be better managed if they were active (ρ = 0.205, P < 0.01). Conclusions: Many AF patients do not meet the MVPA recommendations, which may be due to lack of physical activity knowledge. Exercise professionals may help educate patients on the benefits of physical activity, improve task-self efficacy, and integrate MVPA into patient lifestyles.
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U2 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjco.2022.01.004
DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjco.2022.01.004
M3 - Article
C2 - 35607489
SN - 2589-790X
VL - 4
SP - 449
EP - 465
JO - CJC Open
JF - CJC Open
IS - 5
ER -