Application of a sedentary behavior intervention program based on protection moti-vation theory in elderly patients with coronary heart disease
Objective To explore the application effect of a sedentary behavior intervention program based on protection motivation theory in elderly patients with coronary heart disease.Methods By convenience sampling method,60 elderly patients with coronary heart disease in two wards of cardiology department were selected,and 30 patients in ward one were included in the control group,while 30 patients in ward two were included in the experimental group.The control group received routine health education,while the experimental group additionally implemented a sedentary behavior intervention program based on the theory of protection moti-vation.The intervention effect was evaluated at one day before discharge,1 week,1 month,and 3 months after discharge.Results One month and 3 months after the intervention,there were statistically significant diffe-rences in the total time and maximum du-ration of sedentary behavior,the total number of steps per day,6-minute walk distance,and the score of exercise self-efficacy be-tween the two groups(all P<0.05).Conclusion Implementation of the sedentary behavior intervention program based on protec-tion motivation theory can effectively reduce the level of sedentary behavior in elderly patients with coronary heart disease,increase their physical activity and exercise endurance,and enhance their exercise self-efficacy.
the elderlycoronary heart diseaseprotection motivation theorysedentary behaviorphysical activityexer-cise enduranceself-efficacy