IMPACT OF RESILIENCE-BASED EXERCISE ON QUALITY OF LIFE AND CARDIAC FUNCTION IN ELDERLY CHF PATIENTS

Q: What is the main objective of the study?

To evaluate whether a personalized exercise intervention based on psychological resilience theory improves quality of life and cardiac function in elderly CHF patients.

Q: How was the intervention delivered and compared?

In a randomized controlled trial, 80 elderly patients were assigned either to a 12-week personalized exercise program (aerobic, strength, and resilience training) or to standard care.

Q: Which outcomes were used to assess changes?

Quality of life was measured using SF-36, cardiac function using the 6-minute walk test, NYHA classification, and left ventricular ejection fraction, and psychological resilience using the CD-RISC scale.

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A randomized controlled trial evaluates a personalized, resilience-theory grounded exercise intervention for elderly chronic heart failure (CHF) patients. Eighty participants aged 65+ are assigned to an experimental group receiving 12 weeks of aerobic training, strength training, and psychological resilience training, or to a control group receiving standard care. Outcomes include SF-36 quality of life, cardiac function measures (6-minute walk, NYHA class, left ventricular ejection fraction), and resilience assessed by CD-RISC. Post-intervention results show significant improvements in exercise capacity, ejection fraction, and quality of life, alongside increased resilience and a positive resilience–cardiac function association (P < 0.05).

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712 Innovation in Aging, 2025, Vol. 9, No. S2 Abstract citation ID: igaf122.2426 IMPACT OF RESILIENCE-BASED EXERCISE ON QUALITY OF LIFE AND CARDIAC FUNCTION IN ELDERLY CHF PATIENTS Yanping Zhai, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China (People’s Republic) Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effects of a personalized exercise intervention, grounded in psychological resilience theory, on the quality of life and cardiac function of elderly patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). By enhancing psychological resilience, the intervention encourages active participation in exercise, thus improving overall health outcomes. Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 80 elderly patients (aged 65 years and older) with chronic heart failure were randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control group. The experimental group underwent a 12-week personalized exercise program, which included aerobic exercise, strength training, and psychological resilience training, while the control group received standard care. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included the SF-36 quality of life scale, cardiac function evaluations (6-minute walk test, NYHA classification, and left ventricular ejection fraction), and psychological resilience (measured using the CD-RISC scale) . Results: The experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in the 6-minute walk test, left ventricular ejection fraction, and quality of life compared to the control group (P < 0.05) . Psychological resilience scores significantly increased post-intervention (P < 0.05), with a positive correlation between resilience improvements and cardiac function. Conclusion: The personalized exercise intervention based on psychological resilience theory significantly improves cardiac function, quality of life, and psychological resilience in elderly patients with chronic heart failure. These findings suggest that incorporating psychological resilience strategies into treatment plans could enhance overall health and quality of life for heart failure patients.

FAQs

What is the main objective of the study?

To evaluate whether a personalized exercise intervention based on psychological resilience theory improves quality of life and cardiac function in elderly CHF patients.

How was the intervention delivered and compared?

In a randomized controlled trial, 80 elderly patients were assigned either to a 12-week personalized exercise program (aerobic, strength, and resilience training) or to standard care.

Which outcomes were used to assess changes?

Quality of life was measured using SF-36, cardiac function using the 6-minute walk test, NYHA classification, and left ventricular ejection fraction, and psychological resilience using the CD-RISC scale.

Sep 29, 2026

Upload by Taylor Morgan