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ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2023

Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Heart Failure Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Juan Luis Sánchez-González, Luis Almenar-Bonet, Noemí Moreno-Segura, Francisco Gurdiel-Álvarez, Hady Atef, Amalia Sillero-Sillero, Raquel López-Vilella, Iván Santolalla-Arnedo, Raúl Juárez-Vela, Clara Isabel Tejada-Garrido and 1 more

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Article in Journal of clinical medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 7 institutions in 2 countries.

Juan Luis Sánchez-GonzálezDepartment of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-4791-6513
Luis Almenar-BonetHeart Failure and Transplantation Unit, Department of Cardiology, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, 46026 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-7710-361X
Noemí Moreno-SeguraDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-6061-5080
Francisco Gurdiel-ÁlvarezEscuela Internacional de Doctorado, Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Reha-Bilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28933 Alcorcón, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-2654-501X
Hady AtefSchool of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-3089-2674
Amalia Sillero-SilleroUniversity School of Nursing and Physiotherapy "Gimbernat", Autonomous University of Barcelona, Avd de la Generalitat, 202-206, Sant Cugat del Vallès, 08174 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-6158-161X
Raquel López-VilellaHeart Failure and Transplantation Unit, Department of Cardiology, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, 46026 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-9696-2313
Iván Santolalla-ArnedoNursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Research Group GRUPAC, University of La Rioja, 26004 Logroño, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-6705-7122
Raúl Juárez-VelaNursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Research Group GRUPAC, University of La Rioja, 26004 Logroño, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-3597-2048
Clara Isabel Tejada-GarridoNursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Research Group GRUPAC, University of La Rioja, 26004 Logroño, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-6261-349X
Elena Marques-SulePhysiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-8554-5402
Universidad de La Rioja · ESUniversitat de València · ESHospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe · ESKeele University · GBUniversidad de Salamanca · ESUniversidad Rey Juan Carlos · ESUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona · ES

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe COVID-19 lockdown has been associated with reduced levels of physical activity, quality of life, and sleep quality, but limited evidence exists for its impact on heart failure patients. This study examined the influence of the COVID-19 lockdown on these aspects in heart failure patients, with specific comparisons by age and sex.

methodsA quasi-experimental cross-sectional study of patients with heart failure was conducted. The assessment involved two time points: during the COVID-19 lockdown (March to June 2020) and post-lockdown (July to October 2020). A total of 107 HF patients participated, with assessments of overall PA (using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire), QoL (employing the Cantril Ladder of Life), and sleep quality (utilizing the Minimal Insomnia Symptom Scale) conducted during and after the COVID-19 lockdown.

resultsHF patients reported lower levels of total PA (

conclusionsHF patients need improved PA programs during lockdowns, as these programs can elevate PA levels and enhance QoL, especially when faced with the risk of decompensation during health crises.

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COVID-19heart failurephysical activityquality of lifesleep quality

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PMID38002701
PMCPMC10672384
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