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Acceptability of a Portable Exercise Bike in Older Adults With Cardiovascular Diseases.

Authors :
Deka, Pallav
Schlegel, Emma
Pathak, Dola
Karve, Milind
Pickford, Darby
DeLuna, Allison
Wyatt, Gwen
Buchholz, Susan W.
Source :
Western Journal of Nursing Research; Nov2024, Vol. 46 Issue 11, p847-853, 7p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: Ways to help older adults overcome barriers to performing regular exercise is a challenge to nurses. Objective: The study evaluated the acceptability of a portable exercise bike for arm/foot pedaling among older patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Methods: Participants reported their physical activity levels using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form) and thereafter performed two 6-minute-long arm/foot pedal biking sessions using a portable exercise bike. Participants provided qualitative feedback (one open-ended question) on the bike while exercising and completed the quantitative Acceptability Use Questionnaire following the two exercise sessions. Results: Twenty-five older adults (52% male and 48% female), with a mean (SD) age of 70 (6.4) years and a body mass index of 30 (7.4), completed the study. Most participants performed moderate to light physical activity at home with a daily mean (SD) sitting/sedentary time of 8 (3.4) hours. The mean scores from the Acceptability Use Questionnaire and the participants' comments alluded to the bike's multitasking utility and acceptability. Three broad themes derived from the qualitative analysis were: (1) the acceptability of the bike with participants who had musculoskeletal problems; (2) the ability to operate and use the bike for aerobic exercise engaging both arms and legs; and (3) the importance of overall utility, ease of use, and cost of the bike. Conclusions: The portable exercise bike was found acceptable in a group of older adults with CVDs. The bike has the potential to be applied in home-based exercise interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01939459
Volume :
46
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Western Journal of Nursing Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180586143
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459241274869