Tailor-made cardiac rehabilitation for patients with obesity: Results on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and weight

Oral Presentation B9.6

Authors

  • Iris den Uijl Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam
  • Rita J. G. van den Berg-Emons Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam
  • Madoka Sunamura Capri Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Mattie J. Lenzen Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam
  • Henk J. Stam Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam
  • Eric Boersma Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam
  • Hareld M. C. Kemps Máxima Medical Center Eindhoven
  • Rutger W. M. Brouwers Máxima Medical Center Eindhoven
  • Nicole C. C. W. Tenbült-van Limpt Máxima Medical Center Eindhoven
  • Nienke ter Hoeve Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam; Capri Cardiac Rehabilitation

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.548

Keywords:

Cardiac Rehabilitation, Obesity, Weight, Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour

Abstract

Background: Improving physical activity and sedentary behaviour are important goals of cardiac rehabilitation (CR). However, in patients with obesity, standard CR is not effective in achieving the recommended physical activity and sedentary behaviour levels, and results achieved in weight loss are unsatisfactory. Purpose: To describe the effectiveness of a new CR program, OPTICARE XL, for patients with obesity on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and weight. Methods: Patients with BMI≥30 were randomized to standard CR (n=99) or OPTICARE XL (n=102). Standard CR consists of a 10-week aerobic exercise program, supplemented with cardiovascular lifestyle education. OPTICARE XL is a one-year tailor-made group intervention including aerobic and strength exercise, behavioural coaching and an after-care program. Physical activity and sedentary behaviour were measured with an Actigraph GT3X+ and weight was measured with a calibrated weight scale. Results: Physical activity and sedentary behaviour improved within both groups, however, these improvements were not significantly different between groups. Patients in the OPTICARE XL group showed on average greater weight loss three months after the start of CR (mean change -3.6 kg versus -1.8 kg, respectively, p=0.002). Six months post CR, changes in body weight were equal (mean change -2.5 kg in both groups, p=0.959). Conclusions: OPTICARE XL had added value on the short-term, but this did not sustain on the long-term. We suggest to re-evaluate the after-care phase of the OPTICARE XL program to expand short-term effects. Funding: The Dutch Organization for Health Research and Development (843001792) and Capri Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

den Uijl, I., van den Berg-Emons, R., Sunamura, M., Lenzen, M., Stam, H., Boersma, E., Kemps, H., Brouwers, R., Tenbült-van Limpt, N., & ter Hoeve, N. (2021). Tailor-made cardiac rehabilitation for patients with obesity: Results on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and weight: Oral Presentation B9.6. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v14i3.548