Juan Luis Sánchez-González
Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Heart Failure Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Sánchez-González, Juan Luis; Almenar-Bonet, Luis; Moreno-Segura, Noemí; Gurdiel-Álvarez, Francisco; Atef, Hady; Sillero-Sillero, Amalia; López-Vilella, Raquel; Santolalla-Arnedo, Iván; Juárez-Vela, Raúl; Tejada-Garrido, Clara Isabel; Marques-Sule, Elena
Authors
Luis Almenar-Bonet
Noemí Moreno-Segura
Francisco Gurdiel-Álvarez
Hady Balabel h.a.balabel@keele.ac.uk
Amalia Sillero-Sillero
Raquel López-Vilella
Iván Santolalla-Arnedo
Raúl Juárez-Vela
Clara Isabel Tejada-Garrido
Elena Marques-Sule
Abstract
Introduction: The 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.
Methods: A 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.
Results: HF patients reported lower levels of total PA (p = 0.001) and walking PA (p < 0.0001) during lockdown than after lockdown, whilst no differences were observed in QoL nor sleep quality. In addition, both younger and older patients reported lower walking PA and total PA during lockdown than after lockdown, while older patients reported lower QoL during lockdown than after lockdown. Moreover, both men and women reported lower walking PA and total PA during lockdown than after lockdown, whilst women reported lower QoL.
Conclusions: HF 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.
Citation
Sánchez-González, J. L., Almenar-Bonet, L., Moreno-Segura, N., Gurdiel-Álvarez, F., Atef, H., Sillero-Sillero, A., …Marques-Sule, E. (2023). Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Heart Failure Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(22), Article 7090. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12227090
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Nov 9, 2023 |
Online Publication Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
Publication Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
Deposit Date | Nov 27, 2023 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
Publisher | MDPI |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 12 |
Issue | 22 |
Article Number | 7090 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12227090 |
Keywords | COVID-19; heart failure; physical activity; quality of life; sleep quality |
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